When is the First Day of College Classes?

The first day of fall semester for local colleges and universities is upon us. Below is a list of some area school's important dates.

• Opening Convocation: Aug. 23
• Classes Begin: Aug. 27  (Drop/Add Period also begins)
• Labor Day Holiday-No Classes: Sept. 3
• Last Day to Drop Classes: Sept. 5
• Last Day to Add Classes: Sept. 6 at 8 a.m.
• View the full Academic Calendar here

• New Student Orientation: Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Pennocks Bridge Campus
• Classes Begin: Aug. 27
• Labor Day Holiday-No Classes: Sept. 3
• View the full Academic Calendar here

• Freshman Registration/Orientation: Aug. 25-28
• Junior/Senior Registration: Aug. 28
• Fall Semester Classes Begin: Aug. 29
• Labor Day Holiday-No Classes: Sept. 3
• View the full Academic Calendar here

Neumann University

• Welcome Night for Adult Learners: Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m.
• Move-In Day for First Year and New Transfer Students: Aug. 24
• Classes Begin: Aug. 27
• Last Day to Drop/Add Classes: Aug. 31
• Labor Day Holiday-No Classes: Sept. 3
• View the full Academic Calendar here

Swarthmore College

• Residence Halls Open for New Students: Aug. 28
• First Year Orientation: Aug. 28-Sept. 2
• Residence Halls Open for Returning Students: Aug. 31
• Classes Begin: Sept. 3  (Classes In Session on Labor Day)
• Last Day to Drop/Add Classes: Sept. 14
• View the full Academic Calendar here

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