PennDesign 2016-2017 Academic Calendar

2016 Fall Term

New Student Orientation: Friday, August 26th

Fall Studio & Elective Presentations: Monday, August 29th

First Day of Classes: Tuesday, August 30th

Labor Day (University Closed/No Classes): Monday, September 5th

Course Add/Drop Period Ends: Monday, September 19th

Weitzman School Studio Travel Week: Saturday, October 1st - Sunday, October 9th

Fall Break (University Open/No Classes): Thursday, October 6th - Sunday, October 9th

Advance Registration for Spring 2017: Monday, October 31st - Sunday, November 13th

Weitzman School Fall Open House: Monday, November 14th

Fall Term Course Schedule Adjustment: Tuesday, November 22nd (Thursday courses)

Courses normally scheduled for Tuesday will not meet. Courses normally scheduled for Thursdays will meet at their normally scheduled time and classroom on Tuesday, November 22nd.

Fall Term Course Schedule Adjustment: Wednesday, November 23rd (Friday courses)

Courses normally scheduled for Wednesday will not meet. Courses normally schedule for Fridays will meet at their normally scheduled time and classroom on Wednesday, November 23rd.

Thanksgiving Break (University Closed/No Classes): Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th

Fall Term Classes End: Monday, December 12th

Final Reviews and Examinations: Tuesday, December 13th – Thursday, December 22nd

Fall Term Ends: Thursday, December 22nd

Fall Term Grades Due: Tuesday, January 3rd

 

2017 Spring Term

Spring Studio & Elective Presentations: Tuesday, January 10th

First Day of Classes: Wednesday, January 11th (Monday courses)

Courses normally scheduled for Wednesdays will not meet. Courses normally scheduled for Mondays will meet at their normally scheduled time and classroom on Wednesday, January 11th. The first meeting of Wednesday courses will occur on Wednesday, January 18th.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed (University Closed/No Classes): Monday, January 16th

Course Add/Drop Period Ends: Monday, January 30th

Weitzman School Studio Travel Week: Saturday, February 4th - Sunday, February 12th

Weitzman School Career Fair: Friday, February 17th

The Weitzman School Career Fair will take place in Houston Hall. Please note the change in location.

Spring Break (University Open/No Classes): Saturday, March 4th - Sunday, March 12th

Advance Registration for Summer & Fall 2017: Monday, March 20th - Sunday, April 2nd

Weitzman School Open House: Monday, March 27th

Spring Term Classes End: Wednesday, April 26th

Final Reviews and Examinations: Thursday, April 27th - Tuesday, May 9th

Spring Term Ends: Tuesday, May 9th

Spring Term Grades Due: Friday, May 12th, 12noon

End of Year Show and Alumni Barbeque: Friday, May 12th

Alumni Day: Saturday, May 13th

Weitzman School Awards Ceremony: Sunday, May 14th

Commencement: Monday, May 15th

 

Questions and/or concerns regarding this academic calendar should be directed to the Weitzman School Office of Student Services at:  registrar@design.upenn.edu or by phone at 215-898-6210.