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.
Spring 2024
| Classes begin | Thursday, January 18 |
| I-MPA Orientation | Thursday, January 18 |
| Spring Convocation | Friday, January 19 |
| Last day to add a course (via Path@Penn) | Wednesday, January 31 |
| Last day to drop a course with no financial obligation (via Path@Penn) | Wednesday, January 31 |
| Last day to drop a course with 50% financial obligation and no notation on transcript (via Path@Penn) | Tuesday, February 27 |
| Spring Term Break | Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 10 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course Full financial obligation applies. Transcript to read "W.” (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
Tuesday, April 2 |
| Spring term ends | Tuesday, May 14 |
Fall 2024
| Classes begin | Tuesday, August 27 |
| I-MPA Orientation | TBD |
| Last day to add a course (via Path@Penn) | TBD |
| Last day to drop a course with no financial obligation (via Path@Penn) | TBD |
| Last day to drop a course with 50% financial obligation and no notation on transcript (via Path@Penn) | TBD |
| Last day to withdraw from a course Full financial obligation applies. Transcript to read "W.” (LPS students must complete a Withdrawal Form) |
TBD |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 2 (no classes) |
| Fall term ends | Thursday, December 19 |
