Important Undergraduate Deadlines
The following deadlines are for most undergraduate programs only. For graduate program deadlines, please select your degree or certificate from the list to view the How to Apply information.
| Action | Session I–12 weeks | Session II–6 weeks | Session III–6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Application Deadline | March 15, 2017 | March 15, 2017 | March 15, 2017 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 7, 2017 | May 14, 2017 | June 27, 2017 |
| Classes Begin | May 15, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | June 28, 2017 |
| Classes End | August 9, 2017 | June 23, 2017 | August 9, 2017 |
| Final Exams | Varies by course* | Varies by course* | Varies by course* |
| Commencement | August 12, 2017 | August 12, 2017 | August 12, 2017 |
| Degree Application Deadline | June 30, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Course Registration Deadline | August 20, 2017 |
| Classes Begin | August 21, 2017 |
| Classes End | December 8, 2017 |
| Final Exams | Varies by course* |
| Commencement | December 16, 2017 |
| Degree Application Deadline | October 31, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Course Registration Deadline | January 7, 2018 |
| Classes Begin | January 8, 2018 |
| Classes End | April 27, 2018 |
| Final Exams | Varies by course* |
| Commencement | May 4–6, 2018 |
For a complete listing of important dates and deadlines, view the Academic Calendar on the Penn State Registrar's website.
* Please review your course syllabus.