The International Master of Public Administration (I-MPA) program uses the following academic calendar for fall 2023. Please note that I-MPA program deadlines and other important dates may differ from those in other Penn Schools or Colleges. It is I-MPA students’ responsibility to remain informed of and adhere to the correct dates for these program-specific dates, which are communicated during the REQUIRED I-MPA orientation sessions and published in the I-MPA Student Handbook issued to students during orientation.
| Classes begin | Tuesday, August 29 |
| I-MPA Orientation | Wednesday & Thursday, August 30-31 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4 (no classes) |
| Last day to drop a course with no financial obligation (via Path@Penn) | Tuesday, September 12 |
| Last day to drop a course with 50% financial obligation and no notation on transcript (via Path@Penn) | Monday, October 9 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course Full financial obligation applies. Transcript to read "W.” (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Monday, November 6 |
| Fall term ends | Thursday, December 21 |
