Penn GSE Academic Calendar

Registration for Sessions I & II for new and general admit students

Summer I classes begin

Memorial Day observed (no classes)

Add/drop period ends for Summer I at 5:00pm.

• No refund available for Summer I courses dropped after May 29, 2013

LAST DAY to register for major comprehensive examination for master's degree for Summer 2013

LAST DAY to register for doctoral preliminary examination for Summer 2013

Please check with your division for exam requirements and information.

LAST DAY to apply for August 2013 diploma without a late fee*

First day students may submit dissertation for three-week review and signature of the Associate Dean (Ed.D. students) or Graduate Group Chair (Ph.D. students) for August 2013 diploma.

Summer I classes end

LAST DAY students may submit dissertation for three-week review and signature of the Associate Dean (Ed.D. students) or Graduate Group Chair (Ph.D. students) for August 2013 diploma.

LAST DAY to apply for August 2013 diploma with $25 late fee.*

Summer I grades due

Summer II classes begin

Independence Day observed(no classes)

Add/drop period ends for Summer II at 5:00pm.

• No refund available for Summer II courses dropped after July 10, 2013

LAST DAY to submit approved and signed dissertations to Student Records office (Ed.D. students) or Graduate Arts & Sciences (Ph.D. students) for August 2013 diploma

LAST DAY divisions may submit master's comprehensive examination, thesis, or portfolio results to the GSE Student Records Office for August 2013 diploma.

Summer II classes end

Degrees conferred for August 2013 diploma

Summer II grades due

Fall classes begin

New Student Orientation

Add/drop period ends at 5:00 pm. Drops after this period are subject to a partial refund schedule:

• 75% refund September 14 - September 21
• 50% refund September 21-September 29
• NO REFUND after September 30

LAST DAY to register for major comprehensive examination for master's degree for Fall 2013

LAST DAY to register for doctoral preliminary examination for Fall 2013

Please see your division for the scheduled examination date for your area of specialization.

Fall Term Break (Undergraduates Only)

Last Day to apply for December 2013 Diploma without a late fee*

Advance Registration Period for Spring 2014

FINAL DEADLINE to apply for a December 2013 Diploma. Late Sign-up fee is $25*

LAST DAY to withdraw from a course with instructor notification

LAST DAY Ed.D students may submit dissertations for three-week review and signature of the Association Dean  for December 2013 Diploma

Thanksgiving Recess

LAST DAY to submit an approved and signed dissertation for December 2013 Diploma to GSE Student Records Office (for Ed.D students) or to Graduate Arts and Sciences (for Ph.D students)

LAST DAY that Divisions may submit a Master's Comprehensive examination, thesis or portfolio results to the GSE Student Records Office for December 2013 Diploma

December 10

Fall 2013 Grades Due

Spring Classes Begin (Monday schedule of classes)