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2008-2009 Application Deadlines
| Program | Fall 2008 | Spring 2009 | Summer 2009 |
| Bachelor of Arts | August 1 July 1 (international students) |
Dec. 8 | May 10, March 15 for international students |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts *PAFA students only |
August 1 | Nov. 15, Nov. 1 for international students |
May 10, March 15 for international students |
| Master of Liberal Arts | August 1 July 1 (international students) |
Dec. 8 | April 15, March 15 for international students |
| Master of Environmental Studies | June 15 | Oct. 15 | March 1 |
| Master of Medical Physics | January 15 (priority) March 1 (regular) |
(Fall only) | (Fall Only) |
| Master of Science in Applied Geosciences | June 15 |
Oct. 15 | March 1 |
| Master of Applied Positive Psychology | March 1 | (Fall only) | (Fall Only) |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Studies | August 15 July 15 (international students) |
Dec. 15 | May 1, March 15 for international students |
| Non-Degree Guest Students | August 15 July 15 (international students) |
Dec. 1, Nov. 1 for international students |
May 1, March 15 for international students |
| Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Studies | August 15 July 1 (international students) |
Dec. 15 | May 1, March 15 for international students |
| Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health and Special Science | July 15 | Dec. 1, Nov. 1 for international students |
April 1 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Classical Studies | March 15 (rolling admission thereafter until program is full) | (Fall only) | (Fall Only) |
| Penn Alumni Post-Baccalaureate Studies | August 25 | Feb. 20 | May 1, March 15 for international students |
| Non-Traditional Graduate Studies | August 15 | Dec. 15 | May 1 |
| Auditors | August 25 | End of Add/Drop | End of Add/Drop |
| Young Scholars | July 1 | Nov. 1 | (N/A) |
Fall 2008 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
Some LPS deadlines differ from those of other schools or colleges at Penn.
| Advance Registration for Fall 2008 | Monday, March 24 - Sunday, April 6 |
| Application Deadline | See above for specific programs |
| New Student Orientations | Check here for information on orientation dates |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, September 3 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | Friday, September 19 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course With No Financial Obligation and No Notation on the Transcript (After this date LPS students must contact the LPS office to drop a course or change grade type: grade to pass/fail; pass/fail to grade; credit to audit; audit to credit.) |
Friday, September 19 |
| 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 10 |
| Last Day to Change Status in a Course | Friday, October 10 |
| Fall Break (Begins at close of classes) |
Saturday, October 11 |
| Classes Resume | Tuesday, October 14 |
| Advance Registration for Spring 2009 | Monday, November 3 - Sunday, November 16 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course. Full Financial Obligation Applies. (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Friday, November 14 |
| Thanksgiving Break Begins (begins at 5:00 p.m.) |
Wednesday, November 26 |
| Thanksgiving Break Ends (classes resume at 8:00 a.m.) |
Monday, December 1 |
| Fall Term Classes End | Friday, December 5 |
| Final Examinations | Wednesday, December 10 - Wednesday, December 17 |
Spring 2009 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
Some LPS deadlines differ from those of other schools or colleges at Penn.
| Advance Registration for Spring 2009 | Monday, November 3 - Sunday, November 16, 2008 |
| Application Deadline | See above for specific programs |
| New Student Orientations | Check here for information on orientation dates |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, January 14 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed (no classes) | Monday, January 19 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | Monday, February 2 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course With No Financial Obligation and No Notation on the Transcript (After this date LPS students must contact the LPS office to drop a course or change grade type: grade to pass/fail; pass/fail to grade; credit to audit; audit to credit.) |
Monday, February 2 |
| 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 20 |
| Last Day to Change Status in a Course | Friday, February 20 |
| Spring Break Begins (begins at close of classes) |
Friday, March 6 |
| Spring Break Ends (Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.) |
Monday, March 16 |
| Advance Registration for Summer and Fall 2009 | Monday, March 23-Sunday, April 5 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course. Full Financial Obligation Applies. (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Friday, March 27 |
| Spring Term Classes End | Tuesday, April 28 |
| Final Examinations | Monday, May 4-Tuesday, May 12 |
| Alumni Day | Saturday, May 16 |
| LPS Graduation | Sunday, May 17 |
| University Commencement | Monday, May 18 |
Contact Us
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Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335
Telephone: 215.898.7326
Fax: 215.573.2053
Email: lps@sas.upenn.edu
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