August

Aug. 2 to Dec. 21: University Park students can purchase their fall or fall/spring Fitness Membership online at http://fitnessmembership.psu.edu

Aug. 18 to Sept. 4: Bursar Office extended phone hours: 5 to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Aug. 18 to Sept. 15: Intent to graduate Fall 2003, activation period

Aug. 28: Arrival day for new students

Aug. 27, 28: Arrival days for Fall 2003; Shields Building offices open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

-- Office of the Bursar

-- Office of Housing ASsignment and Food Services

-- Office of the Registrar

-- Office of Student Aid

Aug. 29: Leave of absence deadline

September

Sept. 1: Student registration deadline. Labor Day Holiday, no classes.

Sept. 2: Classes begin for Fall Semester; final day of Bursar Office extended phone hours of 5 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 2 to 10: Late registration, drop/add deadline; some aid programs are limited and may be subject to cancellation if the student's registration process is not completed by the end of the drop/add period.

Sept. 15: Intent to graduate Fall 2003 deadline

October

Oct. 10: Study day, no classes

Oct. 15 to May 1: University Park students can purchase their fitness membership passes online at http://fitnessmembership.psu.edu

Oct. 27 to Nov. 14: Final exam conflict filing period

November

Nov. 14: Final exam conflict filing deadline

Nov. 19: Late drop deadline

Nov. 26 to 28: Thanksgiving Holiday

December

Dec. 12: Withdrawl deadline & last day of classes

Dec. 13 to 15: Study days

Dec. 15 to 19: Final exams

Dec. 20: Commencement