Important Undergraduate Deadlines
The following deadlines are for undergraduate programs only. For graduate program deadlines, please select your degree or certificate from the list to view the How to Apply information.
| Action | Regular Session — 12 weeks | First 6-week session | Second 6-week session |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | March 15, 2025 | March 15, 2025 | March 15, 2025 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | April 21, 2025* | April 21, 2025* | June 2, 2025* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | May 9, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | May 9, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 18, 2025 | May 18, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
| Classes Begin | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | July 2, 2025 |
| Classes End | August 13, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | August 13, 2025 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | August 16, 2025 | August 16, 2025 | August 16, 2025 |
| Action | Regular Session — 15 weeks | First 7-week session | Second 7-week session |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | July 28, 2025* | July 28, 2025* | September 19, 2025* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | October , 2025 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus Deadline | August 22, 2025 | August 22, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| Course Registration Deadline | August 24, 2025 | August 24, 2025 | October 19, 2025 |
| Classes Begin | August 25, 2025 | August 25, 2025 | October 20, 2025 |
| Classes End | December 12, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | December 21, 2025 | December 21, 2025 | December 21, 2025 |
| Action | Regular Session — 15 weeks | First 7-week session | Second 7-week session |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | December 12, 2025* | December 12, 2025* | February 16, 2026* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | December 19, 2025 | December 19, 2025 | March 6, 2026 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | December 19, 2025 | December 19, 2025 | March 6, 2026 |
| Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus Deadline | January 9, 2026 | January 9, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Course Registration Deadline | January 11, 2026 | January 11, 2026 | March 15, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | January 12, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Classes End | May 1, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | May 8–10, 2026 | May 8–10, 2026 | May 8–10, 2026 |
For a complete listing of important dates and deadlines, view the Academic Calendar on the Penn State Registrar's website.
* Students who have not been enrolled in courses and are returning while in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal status should carefully review additional information and requirements for returning to enrollment.
