Academic Resources
Your academic success at Penn State Dickinson Law is our top priority. It begins during orientation with your faculty advisor and continues throughout your three years at Dickinson Law with a wide range of resources including but not limited to peer tutoring, individualized writing assistance, and workshops on effective outlining and exam preparation.
For Juris Doctor degree seeking students, review the Student Academic Handbook to learn more about our policies, resources, and support.
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar maintains student records, manages course registration, oversees student notification of grades, monitors graduation eligibility requirements, and assists with bar registration procedures.
Office of the Registrar
Dickinson Law
150 S. College Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Pam Knowlton, Law School Registrar
Email: prk5@psu.edu
Phone: 717-240-5212
Jeannie Perez, Academic Affairs Coordinator
Email: jap6993@psu.edu
Phone: 717-240-5244
Office of Academic Affairs
Led by Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Amy C. Gaudion, the Office of Academic Affairs administers the academic program and policies. Questions regarding the Dickinson Law academic program or any academic policy should be addressed to:
Office of Academic Affairs
Dickinson Law
150 S. College Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Amy C. Gaudion, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of Law
Email: acg14@psu.edu
Telephone: 717-240-5216
Pam Knowlton, Law School Registrar
Email: prk5@psu.edu
Phone: 717-240-5212
Academic Calendars
Fall Semester 2022 Academic Calendar
| Intent to Graduate — Activation Period | Monday, August 15 through Tuesday, September 6, 2022 |
| Orientation | Monday, August 15 through Saturday, August 20, 2022 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| Last Day to Drop | Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Last Day to Add | Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Pass/Fail Request Period | Monday, August 22 through Monday, September 12, 2022 |
| Labor Day — No classes | Monday, September 5, 2022 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 10, 2022 |
| Classes follow a Monday Schedule | Tuesday, October 11, 2022 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday — No classes (University closed November 23-25) |
Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 25, 2022 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday, December 2, 2022 |
| Study Days | Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2022 |
| Final Exams | Monday, December 5 through Friday, December 16, 2022 |
| Grades Due | Tuesday, January 3, 2023 |
Spring Semester 2023 Academic Calendar
| Intent to Graduate — Activation Period | Monday, January 2 through Monday, January 23, 2023 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, January 9, 2023 |
| Last Day to Drop | Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Last Day to Add | Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Pass/Fail Request Period | Monday, January 9 through Monday, January 30, 2023 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No classes | Monday, January 16, 2023 |
| Spring Break — No classes | Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10, 2023 |
| Last Day of Classes | Monday, April 24, 2023 |
| Study Days | Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26, 2023 |
| Final Exams | Thursday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 10, 2023 |
| Commencement | Friday, May 12, 2023 |
| Grades Due | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 |
Fall Semester 2023 Academic Calendar
| Intent to Graduate — Activation Period | Monday, August 14 through Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
| Orientation | Monday, August 14 through Saturday, August 19, 2023 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, August 21, 2023 |
| Last Day to Drop | Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Last Day to Add | Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Pass/Fail Request Period | Monday, August 21 through Monday, September 11, 2023 |
| Labor Day — No classes | Monday, September 4, 2023 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 9, 2023 |
| Classes follow a Monday Schedule | Tuesday, October 10, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday — No classes (University closed November 22-24) |
Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24, 2023 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| Study Days | Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2023 |
| Final Exams | Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| Grades Due | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
Spring Semester 2024 Academic Calendar
| Intent to Graduate — Activation Period | Tuesday, January 2 through Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, January 8, 2024 |
| Last Day to Drop | Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Last Day to Add | Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Pass/Fail Request Period | Monday, January 8 through Monday, January 29, 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No classes | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
| Spring Break — No classes | Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Last Day of Classes | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
| Study Days | Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24, 2024 |
| Final Exams | Thursday, April 25 through Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Commencement | Friday, May 10, 2024 |
| Grades Due | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |