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 |
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 |
Monday, March 31 |
Spring term ends |
Tuesday, May 13 |