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The Penn State academic calendar shows the fall, spring, and summer term dates. The academic year begins in September and ends in August. More information about the academic calendar can be found on the University Park campus website.
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2023-24 Academic Calendar

2023-24 Academic Calendar

The academic calendar shows the fall, spring and summer terms dates.

The academic calendar is available online.

The academic calendar is updated with new dates as they become available.

The academic calendar is released in the spring of each year.

The academic calendar is available at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. The academic calendar includes dates for fall, spring and summer terms.

The academic calendar includes dates for fall, spring and summer terms. The academic calendar shows the fall, spring and summer terms dates. The academic calendar is available online. The academic calendar is updated with new dates as they become available.

2024-25 Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is a comprehensive list of all university holidays, breaks and other important dates. The calendar also includes educational and administrative events that may help students plan their schedules.

The University’s academic year begins in early September and ends in late May/early June, with Commencement ceremonies held each spring semester.

The fall semester begins in early September and ends in mid-December. The spring semester starts in late January and ends in mid-May.

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2025-26 Academic Calendar

2025-26 Academic Calendar

The academic calendar for the 2025-26 school year is as follows:

  • The fall semester begins on September 1 and ends on December 15.
  • The spring semester starts on January 1 and ends on April 30.
  • Summer term begins on May 1, lasts until August 31 (with no classes held in July), and then resumes in September with a shortened schedule through December 15.
Past Academic Calendars (University Park)

The Penn State academic calendar shows the fall, spring, and summer term dates. A calendar is a valuable tool for students to plan their schedules. The calendar is available online at http://www.calendar.psu.edu

and in hard copy at the Penn State bookstore. The calendar contains various information, including holidays, academic breaks, and important dates for faculty and staff.

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The Penn State academic calendar shows the fall, spring, and summer term dates

The Penn State academic calendar shows the fall, spring, and summer term dates

You can find the academic calendar on the university website. The calendar is also available in your student portal, which you should log into regularly to check for updates.

The academic calendar is organized by semester, but each term has its start date. The summer term usually begins in late May or early June and ends in August. The fall semester starts in late August and ends in December. Spring semester begins in January and ends in April.