Dates are subject to change.
AUGUST
Monday, August 3 – Tuesday, August 4
Core Waiver, Placement, and Substitution Exams for Class of 2028
Tuesday, August 4
First Day of Pre‑Term Exercises for MBA Class of 2028
Thursday, August 13
First Day of Fall Semester for MBA Class of 2028
Thursday, August 13
Course Match Closes (12:00 PM ET)
Final day for students to enter and modify utilities.
Thursday, August 13 – Wednesday, August 19
MGMT 6100 – Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
Friday, August 14
Path Registration System Closes for Fall Semester Non-MBA Courses
After this date, MBA students requesting to add/drop/swap non-MBA courses must email their request to mbaprogram@wharton.upenn.edu.
Tuesday, August 18
Course Match Schedules Released
Students will be notified once schedules have been released.
Add/Drop Buffer Period begins at this time.
Thursday, August 20
Course Match Drop/Add Buffer Period Closes (12:00 PM ET)
Course Match Drop/Add Buffer Period closes and registration requests will be processed.
Students will be notified once schedules have been re-released.
Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 22
MGMT 6100 Final
Final Deliverable is TBD – consult the course syllabus for more details.
Monday, August 24
First Day of Fall Semester for MBA Class of 2027 – Q1 and Full Semester Courses
MBA Q1 and Full Semester courses begin.
Tuesday, August 25
First Day of Fall Semester for University of Pennsylvania
Friday, August 28
Add Deadline – Q1 & Full Semester Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Friday, August 28
Drop Deadline – Q1 & Full Semester for Courses at Capacity (11:59 PM ET)
If a course is at capacity by this deadline, dropping the course after that date and time will warrant a grade of ‘W’ on a student’s transcript for holding a seat that could have been offered to another student.
Friday, August 28
Deadline to Finalize Enrollment in WHCP 6160 & WHCP 6180
Deadline applicable to cohorts A, C, E, G, I & K.
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, September 1
Deadline for Non‑MBA Students to Request Permission to Enroll in Fall 2026 Q1 & Full Semester courses (11:59 PM ET)
For more information on MBA Course Registration for Non-MBAs, go to https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/course-registration-for-non-mba-students/
Monday, September 7
Labor Day
Classes do not meet.
Tuesday, September 8
Add Deadline – Fall Semester Non‑MBA Courses
Monday, September 14
Change of Grading Status Deadline – MBA Q1 & Full Semester Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Elect letter grade or pass/fail option for eligible courses.
Core courses, core substitutions and major courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Monday, September 14
Final Day to Drop Q1 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – refer to syllabus.
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4
Fall Break
Classes do not meet.
Tuesday, October 6
Final Day of Q1
Tuesday, October 6
Wharton MBA Program Operates on a Thursday Schedule
Thursday-only classes will meet.
Tuesday-only classes will not meet.
Tuesday, October 6 – Friday, October 9
Core Exam Period
See core exam schedule for more information.
Monday, October 12 – Friday, October 16
Fall Modular Term
Monday, October 12 – Friday, October 16
Monday, October 19
First Day of Q2
Friday, October 23
Add Deadline – Q2 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Friday, October 23
Drop Deadline – Q2 courses for Courses at Capacity (11:59 PM ET)
If a course is at capacity by this deadline, dropping the course after that date and time will warrant a grade of ‘W’ on a student’s transcript for holding a seat that could have been offered to another student.
Friday, October 23
Change of Grading Status Deadline – Non‑Wharton Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Elect letter grade or pass/fail option for eligible courses.
Penn courses approved to satisfy a major requirement must be taken for a letter grade.
Friday, October 23
Final Day to Drop Full Semester Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
Monday, October 26
Deadline for Non‑MBA Students to Request Permission to Enroll in Q2 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
For more information on MBA Course Registration for Non-MBAs, go to https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/course-registration-for-non-mba-students/
Monday, October 26 – Monday, November 9
Advance Registration Period for Spring Semester Non‑Wharton Courses
Wednesday, October 28
Course Match Opens for Spring Semester (12:00 PM ET)
Students may begin to enter and modify their utilities.
NOVEMBER
Monday, November 2
Drop Deadline – Fall Semester Non‑Wharton Courses
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
Friday, November 6
Change of Grading Status Deadline – Q2 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Elect letter grade or pass/fail option for eligible courses.
Core courses, core substitutions and major courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Friday, November 6
Final Day to Drop Q2 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
TBD
Add/Drop/Swap for Spring Semester Non‑MBA Classes Begins
Tuesday, November 24
Wharton MBA Program and University of Pennsylvania Operates on a Thursday Schedule
Thursday-only classes will meet.
Tuesday-only classes will not meet.
Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29
Thanksgiving Break
Classes do not meet.
DECEMBER
Wednesday, December 2
Final Day of Q2/Full Semester
Wednesday, December 2 – Monday, December 7
Core Exam Period
See core exam schedule for more information.
Monday, December 7
Course Match Closes for Spring Semester (12:00 PM ET)
Final day for students to enter and modify utilities.
Monday, December 7
Final Day of Classes for University of Pennsylvania Fall Semseter
Tuesday, December 8 – Wednesday, December 9
Final Exam Reading Days
Thursday, December 10 – Thursday, December 17
Final Exam Period
Monday, December 14
Course Match Schedules Released
Students will be notified once schedules have been released.
Add/Drop Buffer Period begins at this time.
Wednesday, December 16
Course Match Drop/Add Buffer Period Closes (12:00 PM ET)
Course Match Drop/Add Buffer Period closes and registration requests will be processed.
Students will be notified once schedules have been re-released.
Thursday, December 17
Final Day of Fall Semester
JANUARY
Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 8
Focused Recruiting Period (FRP) – Start of First‑Year interviews
Monday, January 11 – Friday, January 15
Winter Modular Term
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
Classes do not meet.
Tuesday, January 19
First Day of Spring Semester for Wharton MBA – Q3 and Full Semester Courses
Wednesday, January 20
First Day of Spring Semester for University of Pennsylvania
Monday, January 25
Add Deadline – Q3 & Full Semester Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Monday, January 25
Drop Deadline – Q3 & Full Semester for Courses at Capacity (11:59 PM ET)
If a course is at capacity by this deadline, dropping the course after that date and time will warrant a grade of ‘W’ on a student’s transcript for holding a seat that could have been offered to another student.
Monday, January 25
Deadline to Finalize Enrollment in WHCP 6160 & WHCP 6180
Deadline applicable to cohorts B, D, F, H, J & L.
Tuesday, January 26
Deadline for Non‑MBA Students to Request Permission to Enroll in Spring Semester Q3 & Full Semester courses (11:59 PM ET)
For more information on MBA Course Registration for Non-MBAs, go to https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/course-registration-for-non-mba-students/
Tuesday, January 26
Add Deadline – Spring Semester Non‑MBA courses
FEBRUARY
Monday, Feb 8
Change of Grading Status Deadline – Q3 & Full Semester Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Elect letter grade or pass/fail option for eligible courses.
Core courses, core substitutions and major courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Monday, Feb 8
Final Day to Drop Q3 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
MARCH
Monday, March 1
Final Day of Q3
Monday, March 1
Drop Deadline: Spring Semester Non‑Wharton Courses
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
Monday, March 1 – Friday, March 5
Core Exam Period
See core exam schedule for more information.
Saturday, March 6 – Sunday, March 14
Spring Break
Classes do not meet.
Monday, March 8 – Friday, March 12
Spring Modular Term
Monday, March 15
First Day of Q4
Friday, March 19
Add Deadline – Q4 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Friday, March 19
Drop Deadline – Q4 courses for Courses at Capacity (11:59 PM ET)
If a course is at capacity by this deadline, dropping the course after that date and time will warrant a grade of ‘W’ on a student’s transcript for holding a seat that could have been offered to another student.
Friday, March 19
Final Day to Drop Full Semester Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
Friday, March 19
Major Declaration Deadline for MBA Class of 2027
Monday, March 22
Deadline for Non‑MBA Students to Request Permission to Enroll in Q4 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
For more information on MBA Course Registration for Non-MBAs, go to https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/course-registration-for-non-mba-students/
Monday, March 29
Change of Grading Status Deadline: Non‑Wharton Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Elect letter grade or pass/fail option for eligible courses.
Penn courses approved to satisfy a major requirement must be taken for a letter grade.
Monday, March 22 – Monday, April 5
Advance Registration Period for Fall Semester Non-Wharton Courses
Tuesday, March 30
Course Match Opens for Fall Semester (12:00 PM ET)
Students may begin to enter and modify their utilities.
APRIL
Friday, April 2
Change of Grading Status Deadline – Q4 (11:59 PM ET)
Elect letter grade or pass/fail option for eligible courses.
Core courses, core substitutions and major courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Friday, April 2
Final Day to Drop Q4 Courses (11:59 PM ET)
Drop requests after this deadline are considered a withdrawal and will result in a grade of “W” on a student’s transcript.
The CU value of the withdrawn course will count toward a student’s 21 CU limit.
Additional tuition applies beyond 21 CUs – limits may differ for dual degree students.
Students cannot withdraw from a course once the final class session has begun – consult syllabus.
Thursday, April 22
Final Day of Q4/Full Semester
Monday, April 26 – Friday, April 30
Core Exam Period
See core exam schedule for more information.
MAY
Monday, May 3 – Friday, May 7
Late Spring/Early Summer Modular Term
Tuesday, May 4
Final Day of Classes for University of Pennsylvania Spring Semester
Wednesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 6
Final Exam Reading Days
Friday, May 7 – Monday, May 17
Final Exam Period
Monday, May 17
Final Day of Spring Semester
Sunday, May 23
Wharton MBA Commencement Ceremony
Monday, May 24
University of Pennsylvania Commencement Ceremony
Revised November 13, 2025