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Penn State Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: PSU Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The Penn State Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 brings together every Important date from PSU enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays (like Fall Break and Spring Break) and final exam schedules.

Consulting the Pennsylvania State University academic calendar helps you stay ahead of Penn State term dates, plan around the Penn State exam schedule, and never miss milestones such as the last day to withdraw without a “W,” priority registration windows, or the start of Summer Session course registration.

Pennsylvania State University operates on a classic semester system with two main terms…Fall (mid-August to early December; roughly 15 weeks including finals) and Spring (mid-January to early May; about 15 weeks including finals).

The PSU academic calendar also lists the late‑registration and add/drop deadlines, grade-change cut‑offs, and holiday breaks (including the mid‑semester Fall Break and Spring Break).

Beyond the main semesters, Penn State offers a Winter Term (a short, intensive 3‑week session in January) and a Summer Session (divided into Summer A, B, and C segments ranging from 5 to 12 weeks) for accelerated or make‑up courses.

Whether you’re budgeting for semester fees or scheduling Summer Session classes, the PSU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your ultimate guide for a successful year at Penn State.

Penn State Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. The intent-to-graduate activation period is from Monday, August 17, 2026, through Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  2. Penn State move-in day for fall 2026 runs from Thursday, August 20, through Saturday, August 22, 2026, with early arrivals spanning August 17–19 and late arrivals on August 23.
  3. The deadline for a leave of absence is Friday, August 21, 2026.
  4. The registration deadline is Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  5. Penn State Fall 2026 classes begin Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  6. The regular drop deadline (Deadline 1) is Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  7. The regular add deadline (Deadline 1) is Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  8. Late drop begins Sunday, August 30, 2026.
  9. Late registration begins Monday, August 31, 2026.
  10. Labor Day holiday is Monday, September 7, 2026. No classes are held.
  11. The final exam conflict filing period is from Monday, September 28, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026.
  12. The late registration deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  13. The late add deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  14. The late drop deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  15. The deadline to declare concurrent majors, minors, or certificates (graduating students) is Friday, November 13, 2026.
  16. Penn State Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Sunday, November 22, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026. No classes are held.
  17. Classes end Friday, December 11, 2026.
  18. The withdrawal deadline is Friday, December 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
  19. Study days are from Saturday, December 12, 2026, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
  20. Final examinations are from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Friday, December 18, 2026.
  21. PSU Fall 2026 commencement is Sunday, December 20, 2026.

Penn State Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. The intent-to-graduate activation period is from Saturday, January 2, 2027, through Monday, January 25, 2027.
  2. The deadline for a leave of absence is Friday, January 8, 2027.
  3. The registration deadline is Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  4. Classes begin Monday, January 11, 2027.
  5. The regular drop deadline is Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  6. The regular add deadline is Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  7. Late drop begins Sunday, January 17, 2027.
  8. Late registration begins Monday, January 18, 2027.
  9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027. No classes are held.
  10. The final exam conflict filing period is from Monday, February 15, 2027, through Sunday, March 7, 2027.
  11. Penn State Spring break 2027 is from Sunday, March 7, 2027, through Saturday, March 13, 2027. No classes are held.
  12. The late registration deadline is Friday, April 9, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  13. The late add deadline is Friday, April 9, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  14. The late drop deadline is Friday, April 9, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
  15. The deadline to declare concurrent majors, minors, or certificates (graduating students) is Friday, April 9, 2027.
  16. The withdrawal deadline is Friday, April 30, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
  17. Classes end Friday, April 30, 2027.
  18. Study days are from Saturday, May 1, 2027, through Sunday, May 2, 2027.
  19. Final examinations are from Monday, May 3, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
  20. Commencement is from Friday, May 7, 2027, through Sunday, May 9, 2027.

Penn State Academic Calendar Summer 2027

  1. The registration deadline for the Maymester session is Sunday, May 9, 2027.
  2. The intent to graduate activation period runs from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Friday, June 18, 2027, across all summer sessions.
  3. Classes begin for the Maymester session on Monday, May 10, 2027.
  4. The regular drop deadline for the Maymester session is Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  5. The regular add deadline for the Maymester session is Wednesday, May 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  6. Late drop begins for the Maymester session on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  7. Late registration begins for the Maymester session on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
  8. The registration deadline for the First 6-Week Session and Regular Session is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
  9. Classes begin for the First 6-Week Session and Regular Session on Monday, May 17, 2027.
  10. The regular drop deadline for the First 6-Week Session is Wednesday, May 19, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  11. The regular add deadline for the First 6-Week Session is Thursday, May 20, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  12. Late drop begins for the First 6-Week Session on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
  13. Late registration begins for the First 6-Week Session on Friday, May 21, 2027.
  14. The regular drop deadline for the Regular Session is Friday, May 21, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  15. The regular add deadline for the Regular Session is Saturday, May 22, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  16. Late drop begins for the Regular Session on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
  17. Late registration begins for the Regular Session on Sunday, May 23, 2027.
  18. The Memorial Day holiday takes place on Monday, May 31, 2027. There are no classes.
  19. The late registration deadline for the Maymester session is Tuesday, June 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  20. The late add deadline for the Maymester session is Tuesday, June 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  21. The late drop deadline for the Maymester session is Tuesday, June 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  22. The withdrawal deadline for the Maymester session is Monday, June 7, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
  23. Classes end for the Maymester session on Monday, June 7, 2027.
  24. A study day is held for the Maymester session on Tuesday, June 8, 2027.
  25. Final exams for the Maymester session take place on Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
  26. The late registration deadline for the First 6-Week Session is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  27. The late add deadline for the First 6-Week Session is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  28. The late drop deadline for the First 6-Week Session is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  29. The Juneteenth holiday takes place on Friday, June 18, 2027. There are no classes.
  30. The withdrawal deadline for the First 6-Week Session is Friday, June 25, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
  31. Classes end for the First 6-Week Session on Friday, June 25, 2027.
  32. Study days for the First 6-Week Session take place on Saturday, June 26, 2027, and Sunday, June 27, 2027.
  33. Final exams for the First 6-Week Session take place on Monday, June 28, 2027.
  34. The registration deadline for the Second 6-Week Session is Tuesday, June 29, 2027.
  35. Classes begin for the Second 6-Week Session on Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
  36. The regular drop deadline for the Second 6-Week Session is Friday, July 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  37. The regular add deadline for the Second 6-Week Session is Saturday, July 3, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  38. Late drop begins for the Second 6-Week Session on Saturday, July 3, 2027.
  39. Late registration begins for the Second 6-Week Session on Sunday, July 4, 2027.
  40. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027. There are no classes.
  41. The late registration deadline for the Regular Session is Friday, July 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  42. The late add deadline for the Regular Session is Friday, July 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  43. The late drop deadline for the Regular Session is Friday, July 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  44. The late registration deadline for the Second 6-Week Session is Monday, August 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  45. The late add deadline for the Second 6-Week Session is Monday, August 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  46. The late drop deadline for the Second 6-Week Session is Monday, August 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  47. The deadline for graduating students to declare concurrent majors, minors, or certificates is Monday, August 2, 2027.
  48. The withdrawal deadline for the Second 6-Week Session and Regular Session is Wednesday, August 11, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
  49. Classes end for the Second 6-Week Session and Regular Session on Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
  50. Study days for the Second 6-Week Session and Regular Session take place on Thursday, August 12, 2027.
  51. Final exams for the Second 6-Week Session and Regular Session take place on Friday, August 13, 2027.
  52. Commencement takes place on Saturday, August 14, 2027.

For more on the Penn State Academic Calendar, visit the Pennsylvania State University registrar’s website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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