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.