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 | Date |
|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | June 30, 2023 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | July 24, 2023* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | August 11, 2023 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | August 11, 2023 |
| Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus Deadline | August 18, 2023 |
| Course Registration Deadline | August 20, 2023 |
| Classes Begin | August 21, 2023 |
| Classes End | December 8, 2023 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | December 16, 2023 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | October 31, 2023 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | December 8, 2023* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | December 15, 2023 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | December 15, 2023 |
| Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus Deadline | January 5, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline | January 7, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | January 8, 2024 |
| Classes End | April 26, 2024 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | May 3–5, 2024 |
| Action | Session I — 12 weeks | Session II — 6 weeks | Session III — 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | March 13, 2024 | March 13, 2024 | March 13, 2024 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | April 15, 2024* | April 15, 2024* | May 27, 2024* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | May 3, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | May 3, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | June 25, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | June 26, 2024 |
| Classes End | August 7, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | August 7, 2024 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | August 10, 2024 | August 10, 2024 | August 10, 2024 |
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.