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- 2009 Application Deadlines
- Summer 2009 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
- Fall 2009 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
2009 Application Deadlines
| Program | Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 |
| Bachelor of Arts | May 15, April 1 for international students |
August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts *PAFA students only |
May 15, April 1 for international students |
August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Master of Liberal Arts | April 15, March 15 for international students |
August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Master of Environmental Studies | (Fall and Spring Only) |
April 15 |
| Master of Science in Applied Geosciences | (Fall and Spring Only) | April 15 |
| Master of Applied Positive Psychology | (Fall Only) | March 2 |
| Master of Medical Physics | (Fall Only) |
January 15 (priority) |
| Master of Philosophy in the Liberal Arts | April 15, March 15 for international students |
August 1, July 1 for international students |
| Non-Degree Undergraduate Studies | May 15, April 1 for international students |
August 15, May 15 for international students |
| Non-Degree Guest Students | See Summer at Penn | August 15, May 15 for international students |
| Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Studies | May 15, April 1 for international students |
August 15, July 15 for international students |
| Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health and Special Science | April 1 | July 15 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Classical Studies | (Fall Only) | Rolling admissions (until program is full) |
| Penn Alumni Post-Baccalaureate Studies | May 1 | August 25 |
| Non-Traditional Graduate Studies | May 15 | August 15 |
| Auditors | End of Add/Drop | August 25 |
| Senior Auditors | see Senior Auditing Program | see Senior Auditing Program |
Summer 2009 Academic Calendar and Deadlines
Some LPS deadlines differ from those of other schools or colleges at Penn.
| Deadlines | LPS 12-Week Session (May 26–August 14) | Summer Session I (May 26–July 2) | Summer Session II (July 6–August 14) |
| Registration Begins | Monday, March 23 | Monday, March 23 | Monday, March 23 |
| International Student Application Deadline | Wednesday, April 1 | Wednesday, April 1 | Friday, May 15 |
| Summer Sessions Application Deadline | Friday, May 15 | Friday, May 15 | Monday, June 15 |
| Classes Begin | Tuesday, May 26 | Tuesday, May 26 | Monday, July 6 |
| Last Day to Add a Course/Last Day to Drop a Course (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, June 8 | Tuesday, June 2 | Monday, July 13 |
| Last Day to Drop With 50% Financial Obligation Last Day to Change Status (Grade to Pass/Fail; Pass/Fail to Grade; Grade to Audit. LPS students must complete a Late Drop Form) |
Monday, June 22 | Tuesday, June 9 | Monday, July 20 |
| Last Day to Withdraw by Petition, Transcript to Read “W” (Withdraw with Approval) (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Friday, August 7 | Thursday, June 25 | Friday, August 7 |
| Classes End | Friday, August 14 | Thursday, July 2 | Friday, August 14 |
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 |
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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