Fall 2026 Welcome Message from Dean Mayo
September 27, 2026
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Important Dates
Oct
13
2026
Last day for full term withdrawals to receive 75% refund, Schedule A programs except for Kellogg and Physician's Assistant program
All Day
Last day for full term withdrawals to receive 75% refund, Schedule A programs except for Kellogg and Physician's Assista...
Oct
13
2026
Last day to drop a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall term (5W1)
All Day
Last day to drop a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall term (5W1)
Oct
16
2026
Last day to withdraw from a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall term (5W1) 5:00 PM
All Day
Last day to withdraw from a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall term (5W1) 5:00 PM
Oct
20
2026
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences: Cells as Agents | Arjun Raj, PhD
Cancelled
Arjun Raj, PhD
Richard K. Lubin Professor of Bioengineering
Professor of Genetics
University of Pennsylvania
Host: Yo...
Oct
23
2026
Application for degree due to The Graduate School to receive a degree in Fall
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Application for degree due to The Graduate School to receive a degree in Fall
Oct
30
2026
Last day to drop a FULL-TERM class for Fall in CAESAR. Any requests after this date result in a W on the transcript and must go through the course withdrawal process. (No tuition adjustment after 9/29/2025)
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Last day to drop a FULL-TERM class for Fall in CAESAR. Any requests after this date result in a W on the transcript and ...
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