The International Master of Public Administration (I-MPA) program uses the following academic calendars. 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 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.
Fall 2024
Classes begin | Tuesday, August 27 |
I-MPA Orientation | TBD |
Labor Day | Monday, September 2 (no classes) |
Last day to add a course (via Path@Penn) | Tuesday, September 10 |
Last day to drop a course with no financial obligation (via Path@Penn) | Tuesday, September 10 |
Last day to drop a course with 50% financial obligation and no notation on transcript (via Path@Penn) | Monday, October 7 |
Last day to withdraw from a course Full financial obligation applies. Transcript to read "W.” (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Monday, November 4 |
Fall term ends | Thursday, December 19 |