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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

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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

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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
  • Bachelor of Arts: Thursday, January 7
  • Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate: Thursday, January 7
  • Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health: TBA
  • Graduate: Monday, January 11
  • Check here for information on orientation dates
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

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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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