Penn State Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: PSU Important Dates

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 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 2026

1. The Registration deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Sunday, May 10, 2026.
2. The Intent to Graduate activation period for the Summer 2026 Maymester is from Monday, May 11, 2026, to Friday, June 19, 2026.
3. Classes for the Summer 2026 Maymester begin on Monday, May 11, 2026.
4. The Regular Drop deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
5. The Regular Add deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
6. Late Drop for the Summer 2026 Maymester begins on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, according to the Penn State Academic Calendar 2026.
7. Late Registration for the Summer 2026 Maymester begins on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
8. Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) for the Summer 2026 Maymester is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
9. The Late Registration deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
10. The Late Add deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
11. The Late Drop deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
12. The Withdrawal deadline for the Summer 2026 Maymester is Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
13. Classes for the Summer 2026 Maymester end on Monday, June 8, 2026.
14. Study Days for the Summer 2026 Maymester are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
15. Final Exams for the Summer 2026 Maymester are held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
16. The deadline to declare concurrent majors, minors, or certificates for graduating students in the Summer 2026 Maymester is Monday, August 3, 2026.
17. Commencement for the Summer 2026 Maymester is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.

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