Penn State Harrisburg reminds students of key fall 2024 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 2024 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. 10 — Intent to Graduate closes

Sept. 9-18 — Starfish Early Indicators Progress Survey period for undergraduate courses (weeks 3 and 4 of semester)

Sept. 23 — Shopping carts for spring registration open

October

Oct. 7-23 — Starfish Mid-Semester Progress Survey period for undergraduate courses (weeks 7-10 of semester)

Oct. 2 — Explore! event: Majors Fest Panel

Oct. 4 — Explore! event: Majors Fest Fair

Oct. 8 – Graduate student spring registration begins

Oct. 9 – Undergraduate student spring registration begins

Oct. 15 — RSVP for commencement opens

Oct. 23 — Graduation Fair

November

Nov. 1 — Explore! event: Midterm Recharge

Nov. 13 — Study Abroad Fair

Nov. 15 — RSVP for commencement closes

December

Dec. 4 — Explore! event: Choosing a Major 

Dec. 13 — Classes end for fall 2024 semester

Dec. 14–Dec. 15 — Final exam study days

Dec. 16–Dec. 20 — Final exams

Dec. 21 — Commencement ceremony