Penn State Office of the University Registrar

2022-2023 Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is subject to change without notice. In preparing the calendar for an academic year, it is impossible to avoid conflict with some religious holidays. As conflicts arise, efforts are made to make special arrangements for students affected.

Fall 2022

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Monday, August 15 - Tuesday, September 6

  • Leave of Absence - Deadline

    Friday, August 19

  • Arrival Day - New Students 1,3

    Friday, August 19 - Saturday, August 20

  • Arrival Day - Returning Students 1,3

    Saturday, August 20 - Sunday, August 21

  • Registration - Deadline

    Sunday, August 21

  • Classes Begin

    Monday, August 22

  • Regular Drop - Deadline 2

    Saturday, August 27 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline 2

    Sunday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins 2

    Sunday, August 28

  • Late Registration Begins 2

    Monday, August 29

  • Labor Day - No Classes

    Monday, September 5

  • Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period

    Monday, September 26 - Sunday, October 16

  • Late Drop - Deadline 2

    Friday, November 11 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Declare Minor - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Friday, November 11

  • Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes

    Sunday, November 20 - Saturday, November 26

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Friday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Friday, December 9

  • Study Days 3

    Saturday, December 10 - Sunday, December 11

  • Final Exams 3

    Monday, December 12 - Friday, December 16

  • Commencement 3

    Saturday, December 17

Calendar Footnotes

1New international students will arrive several days prior to this date.
2These dates apply to full semester courses.
3These dates may vary among campuses.