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 | Session I — 12 weeks | Session II — 6 weeks | Session III — 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | March 15, 2023 | March 15, 2023 | March 15, 2023 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | April 17, 2023* | April 17, 2023* | May 29, 2023* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | June 16, 2023 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | June 16, 2023 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 14, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | June 27, 2023 |
| Classes Begin | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | June 28, 2023 |
| Classes End | August 9, 2023 | June 23, 2023 | August 9, 2023 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | August 12, 2023 | August 12, 2023 | August 12, 2023 |
| 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 |
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.