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Academic Calendar: Key Dates

Fall Semester 2025
EventDate
Fall Semester Tuition Bill Arrives
(to student’s email account)
Early August
Fall Semester Tuition DueMid-August
Registration DeadlineSunday, August 24
Classes BeginMonday, August 25
Regular Drop Deadline1Saturday, August 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Regular Add Deadline1Sunday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Labor Day — No ClassesMonday, September 1
Late Add Deadline1Friday, November 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Late Drop Deadline1Friday, November 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Thanksgiving HolidaySunday, Nov. 23–Saturday, Nov. 29
Withdrawal DeadlineDecember 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Classes EndFriday, December 12
Study DaysDecember 13–14
Final ExamsDecember 15–19
Spring Semester 2026
EventDate
Spring Semester Tuition Bill Arrives
(to student’s email account)
Early January
Spring Semester Tuition DueMid-January
Registration DeadlineSunday, January 11
Classes BeginMonday, January 12
Regular Drop Deadline1Saturday, January 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Regular Add Deadline1Sunday, January 18 at 11:59 p.m.
Martin Luther King Day — No ClassesMonday, January 19
Spring Break — No ClassesSunday, March 8–Saturday, March 14
Late Add Deadline1Friday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m.
Late Drop Deadline1Friday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m.
Withdrawal DeadlineFriday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Classes EndFriday, May 1
Study DaysSaturday, May 2–Sunday, May 3
Final ExamsMonday, May 4–Friday, May 8

1 These dates apply to full-semester courses. See the complete 2025–2026 Academic Calendar.

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Penn State Wilkes‑Barre

Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes‑Barre, Penn State Wilkes‑Barre offers four‑year baccalaureate degree programs, two‑year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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