Academic Calendar

The important dates below are scheduled by the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Some deadlines and other dates may be different in other Penn Schools or Colleges. For more information about withdrawal and leave procedures, please visit the Penn LPS Current Students page.

Fall 2024 academic calendar and deadlines

G-MPA required orientation

Friday, August 30

Classes begin

Monday, September 2

Last day to add a course (via Path@Penn)

Tuesday, September 10

Last day to drop a course with no financial obligation (via Path@Penn)

Tuesday, September 10

Last day to drop a course with 50% financial obligation and no notation on transcript (via Path@Penn)

Monday, October 7

Last day to withdraw from a course
Full financial obligation applies. Transcript to read "W.” (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form)

Monday, November 4

Fall term ends

Thursday, December 19

Spring 2025 academic calendar and deadlines

G-MPA required orientation

TBA

Classes begin

Wednesday, January 15

Last day to add a course (via Path@Penn)

Tuesday, January 28

Last day to drop a course with no financial obligation (via Path@Penn)

Tuesday, January 28

Last day to drop a course with 50% financial obligation and no notation on transcript (via Path@Penn)

Monday, February 24

Last day to withdraw from a course
Full financial obligation applies. Transcript to read "W.” (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form)

Monday, March 31

Spring term ends

Tuesday, May 13