Calendar
- 2010 Application Deadlines
- Fall 2009 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
- Spring 2010 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
2010 Application Deadlines
| Program | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 |
Fall 2010 |
| Bachelor of Arts | December 1, November 1 for international students |
May 1, April 1 for international students | August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts *PAFA students only |
December 1 | May 1 | August 1 |
| Master of Liberal Arts | December 1, October 15 for international students |
May 1, April 1 for international students | August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Master of Environmental Studies | July 15 | (Fall and Spring only) |
April 15 |
| Master of Science in Applied Geosciences | July 15 | (Fall and Spring only) | April 15 |
| Master of Applied Positive Psychology | (Fall only) | (Fall only) | March 1 |
| Master of Medical Physics | (Fall only) |
(Fall only) |
January 15 (priority) March 1 (regular) |
| Master of Philosophy in the Liberal Arts | November 15, October 15 for international students |
May 1, April 1 for international students | August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Studies | December 15 | May 15 | August 15 |
| Domestic Guest Students | December 15 | (Fall and Spring only) | August 15 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Studies | December 15 |
May 15 | August 15 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health | December 1 (Specialized Studies only) |
April 1 |
August 15 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Classical Studies | (Fall only) | (Fall only) |
March 15, rolling until program is full |
| Penn Alumni Post-Baccalaureate Studies | See Penn Alumni Program |
See Penn Alumni Program | See Penn Alumni Program |
| Non-Traditional Graduate Studies | December 15 |
May 15 | August 15 |
| International Guest Students |
See International Guest Student Program |
See International Guest Student Program | See International Guest Student Program |
| Auditors | End of Add/Drop | End of Add/Drop |
End of Add/Drop |
| Senior Auditors | See Senior Auditing Program | See Senior Auditing Program | See Senior Auditing Program |
Fall 2009 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
Some LPS deadlines differ from those of other schools or colleges at Penn.
| Advance Registration for the Fall Term | Monday, March 23 - Sunday, April 5 |
| New Student Orientation | Wednesday, September 2 - Tuesday, September 8. Check here for information on orientation dates |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, September 9 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | Friday, September 25 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with No Financial Obligation and No Notation on transcript | Friday, September 25 |
| Last Day to Add Language Courses and Writing Seminars | Tuesday, September 16 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 50% Financial Obligation and No Notation on Transcript (LPS students must complete a Late Drop Form) |
Friday, October 16 |
| Last Day to Change Status in a Course (Students must contact the LPS office.) | Friday, October 16 |
| Fall Recess Begins at Close of Classes (LPS classes on Saturday, October 17 will be held; there will be no class on October 18 through 19) | Sunday, October 18 - Monday, October 19 |
| Fall Recess Ends; Classes Resume | Tuesday, October 20 |
| Advance Registration for Spring Term | Monday, November 9 - Sunday, November 22 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course. Full Financial Obligation Applies. (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Friday, November 13 |
| Thanksgiving Break (beginning on Wednesday, November 25th at 4:30pm) | Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 |
| Fall Term Classes End | Thursday, December 10 |
| Reading Days | Friday, December 11 - Monday, December 14 |
| Final Examinations | Tuesday, December 15 - Tuesday December 22 |
Spring 2010 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
Some LPS deadlines differ from those of other schools or colleges at Penn.
| Advance Registration for the Spring Term | Monday, November 9 - Sunday, November 22 |
| New Student Orientation |
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| Classes Begin | Wednesday, January 13 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | Monday, February 1 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with No Financial Obligation and No Notation on transcript | Monday, February 1 |
| Last Day to Add Language Courses and Writing Seminars | Tuesday, January 26 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 50% Financial Obligation and No Notation on Transcript (LPS students must complete a Late Drop Form) |
Friday, February 19 |
| Last Day to Change Status in a Course (Students must contact the LPS office.) | Friday, February 19 |
| Spring Recess Begins at Close of Classes (LPS classes on Saturday, March 6 will be held) | Sunday, March 7–Sunday, March 14 |
| Spring Recess Ends; Classes Resume | Monday, March 15 |
| Advance Registration for Fall Term | Monday, March 22–Sunday, April 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course. Full Financial Obligation Applies. (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Friday, April 2 |
| Spring Term Classes End | Tuesday, April 27 |
| Reading Days | Wednesday, April 28–Friday, April 30 |
| Final Examinations | Monday, May 3–Tuesday, May 11 |
| LPS Graduation | Sunday, May 16 |
| University Commencement | Monday, May 17 |
Contact Us
3440 Market Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335
Telephone: 215.898.7326
Fax: 215.573.2053
Email: lps@sas.upenn.edu
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