Penn State Harrisburg reminds students of key fall 2023 academic dates

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Credit: Sharon Siegfried

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Penn State Harrisburg students are reminded of key academic dates and events for the fall 2023 semester. Many of these dates can also be found on the Academic Calendar. Please visit the Registrar’s Office and Lambert Undergraduate Advising Center for more information about these dates and events.

September

Sept. 5 — Intent to Graduate closes

Sept. 5–13 — Starfish Early Progress Reports from instructors (weeks 3 and 4 of semester)

Sept. 20 — Shopping carts for spring registration open

October

Oct. 2–25 — Starfish Mid-Semester Reports from instructors (weeks 7-10 of semester)

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 — Sophomore Info Sessions (preparing second year students to declare major and change campus)

Oct. 5 — Explore! event: Majors Fest and Faculty Panel

Oct. 11 — Spring registration begins

Oct. 15 — RSVP for commencement opens

Oct. 26 — Graduation Fair

Oct. 30–Nov. 3 — Scheduling Week (#SchWeek)

November

Nov. 2 — Study Abroad Fair

Nov. 7 — Sophomore Info Sessions (preparing second year students to declare major and change campus)

Nov. 9 — Explore! event: College Game of Life

Nov. 15 — RSVP for commencement closes

December

Dec. 1 — Scheduling Party with the Advising Center

Dec. 8 — Classes end for fall 2023 semester

Dec. 9–10 — Final exam study days

Dec. 11–15 — Final exams

Dec. 16 – Commencement ceremony