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Keep in mind that it is your responsibility to be aware of, and adhere to, all academic deadlines. If you have questions regarding a particular deadline, policy or procedure, make an appointment to talk with an academic advisor in the College Office, 215.898.6341, well in advance of the deadline.

2013-2014
May 7 Spring Semester Ends
12 College Graduation Ceremony
12 2013 University Baccalaureate
13 2013 University Commencement
20 First Summer Session Begins
27 Memorial Day Observed
June 24 Incoming Freshman Advance Registration Begins
28 First Summer Session Ends
July 1 Second Summer Session Begins
4 Independence Day Observed
8 Aug Grads: Check Worksheet on Penn InTouch
8 Aug Grad Deadline: Notify Major/Minor Dept.
8 Aug Grad Deadline: Declare Minor
8 Aug Grad Deadline: Graduation Application
19 Incoming Freshman Advance Registration Ends
22 Aug Grad Deadline: All Pre-Summer 2013 Grades Resolved
August 9 Second Summer Session Ends
12 Aug Grad Deadline: All Grades Posted and Obligations Met
23 Freshman Move-In
23 NSO Events Begin
27 Freshman Convocation - Opening Exercises
27 NSO Ends
28 First Day of Class
September 2 Labor Day Observed
6 Last Day to Add a Writing Seminar or Language Coure
16 Course Selection Period Ends
October 4 Drop and Pass/Fail Periods End
4 - 6 Family Weekend
10 Fall Break Begins
14 Fall Break Ends-Classes Resume
21 Advance Registration Begins
November 3 Advance Registration Ends
8 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
9 Homecoming
28 Thanksgiving Break Begins
December 2 Thanksgiving Break Ends-Classes Resume
10 Fall Term Classes End
10 Last Day of Class
11 - 12 Reading Days
13 - 20 Final Exams
20 Fall Semester Ends
January 15 First Day of Class
20 Martin Luther King Day Observed
24 Last Day to Add Writing Seminar or Language Course
February 3 Course Selection Period Ends
21 Drop and Pass/Fail Periods End
March 8 Spring Break Begins
17 Spring Break Ends-Classes Resume
24 Advance Registration Begins
April 4 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
6 Advance Registration Ends
30 Spring Term Classes End
May 1 - 2 Reading Days