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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.

Spring 2026 Undergraduate Student Deadlines
ActionRegular Session — 15 weeksFirst 7-week sessionSecond 7-week session
New Student Degree Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025October 31, 2025
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or DismissalDecember 12, 2025*†December 12, 2025*†February 16, 2026*†
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above)December 19, 2025†December 19, 2025†March 6, 2026†
Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission DeadlineDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025March 6, 2026
Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026March 13, 2026
Course Registration DeadlineJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026March 15, 2026
Classes BeginJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026March 16, 2026
Classes EndMay 1, 2026February 27, 2026May 1, 2026
Final ExamsConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabus
CommencementMay 8–10, 2026May 8–10, 2026May 8–10, 2026
Summer 2026 Undergraduate Student Deadlines
ActionRegular Session — 12 weeksFirst 6-week sessionSecond 6-week session
New Student Degree Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026March 15, 2026
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or DismissalApril 20, 2026*†April 20, 2026*†June 1, 2026*†
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above)May 8, 2026†May 8, 2026†June 19, 2026†
Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission DeadlineMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026June 19, 2026
Course Registration DeadlineMay 10, 2026May 17, 2026June 30, 2026
Classes BeginMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026July 1, 2026
Classes EndAugust 12, 2026June 26, 2026August 12, 2026
Final ExamsConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabus
CommencementAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026August 15, 2026
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Student Deadlines
ActionRegular Session — 15 weeksFirst 7-week sessionSecond 7-week session
New Student Degree Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026TBDTBD
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or DismissalJuly 27, 2026*†TBDTBD
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above)August 14, 2026†TBDTBD
Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission DeadlineAugust 14, 2026TBDTBD
Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus DeadlineAugust 21, 2026TBDTBD
Course Registration DeadlineAugust 23, 2026TBDTBD
Classes BeginAugust 24, 2026TBDTBD
Classes EndDecember 11, 2026TBDTBD
Final ExamsConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabus
CommencementDecember 19, 2026TBDTBD

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.

† Re-enrollment forms for future semesters will be processed starting 3 weeks after the current semester begins. If you submit your form earlier, we will let you know when it has been processed.

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