Academic Resources

Amy Gaudion

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.

All degree seeking students should review the Student Academic Handbook and their respective supplement to learn more about our policies, resources, and support. Descriptions of our course offerings are posted and updated in the University Bulletin.

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

Melissa Walters, Academic Affairs Coordinator
Email: mbw5955@psu.edu
Phone: 717-240-5244

Office of Academic Affairs

Led by Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge, 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

Jeffrey A. Dodge, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Professor of Law and Joseph H. Goldstein Faculty Scholar
Email: jad6742@psu.edu
Telephone: 717-240-5247

Pam Knowlton, Law School Registrar
Email: prk5@psu.edu
Phone: 717-240-5212

Academic Calendars

Fall Semester 2024 Academic Calendar
Intent to Graduate — Activation Period Monday, August 12 through Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Orientation Monday, August 19 through Saturday, August 24, 2024
First Day of Classes Monday, August 26, 2024
Last Day to Drop Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Last Day to Add Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Pass/Fail Request Period Monday, August 26 through Monday, September 16, 2024
Labor Day — No classes Monday, September 2, 2024
Classes follow a Friday Schedule Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving Holiday — No classes
(University closed November 27-29)
Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024
Last Day of Classes Thursday, December 5, 2024
Study Days Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8, 2024
Final Exams Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 20, 2024
Grades Due Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Spring Semester 2025 Academic Calendar
Intent to Graduate — Activation Period Tuesday, January 2 through Monday, January 27, 2025
First Day of Classes Monday, January 13, 2025
Last Day to Drop Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Last Day to Add Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Pass/Fail Request Period Monday, January 13 through Monday, February 3, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No classes Monday, January 20, 2025
Spring Break — No classes Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14, 2025
Last Day of Classes Monday, April 28, 2025
Study Days Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Final Exams Thursday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Commencement Saturday, May 10, 2025
Grades Due Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Fall Semester 2025 Academic Calendar
Intent to Graduate — Activation Period Monday, August 18 through Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Orientation Monday, August 18 through Saturday, August 23, 2025
First Day of Classes Monday, August 25, 2025
Last Day to Drop Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Last Day to Add Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Pass/Fail Request Period Monday, August 25 through Monday, September 15, 2025
Labor Day — No classes Monday, September 1, 2025
Classes follow a Friday Schedule Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday — No classes
(University closed November 27-29)
Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, 2025
Last Day of Classes Thursday, December 4, 2025
Study Days Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7, 2025
Final Exams Monday, December 8 through Friday, December 19, 2025
Grades Due Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Spring Semester 2026 Academic Calendar
Intent to Graduate — Activation Period Friday, January 2 through Monday, January 26, 2026
First Day of Classes Monday, January 12, 2026
Last Day to Drop Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Last Day to Add Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Pass/Fail Request Period Monday, January 12 through Monday, February 2, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No classes Monday, January 19, 2026
Spring Break — No classes Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13, 2026
Last Day of Classes Monday, April 27, 2026
Study Days Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Final Exams Thursday, April 30 through Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Commencement Saturday, May 16, 2026
Grades Due Tuesday, June 2, 2026