Academic Calendar

Following the recommendations of the University-wide task forces and public health and safety experts, the University of Pittsburgh has announced changes to its fall term calendar. These changes will bring students back to campus a few weeks earlier in August and allow in-person classes to conclude prior to Thanksgiving.

Key Dates:

Aug. 19: Fall classes begin remotely

Aug. 24: Fall classes begin in person, when appropriate (regional campuses)

Sept. 4: Course add/drop period ends

Sept. 7: Labor Day, classes take place on this date

Sept. 14: Fall classes begin in person, when appropriate (Pittsburgh campus)

Nov. 20: Fall term, on-campus classes end

Dec. 5: Fall term ends

The complete academic calendar is available from the University Registrar.