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KU Events

We always make time for fun at Kutztown. Take a day trip to New York, sign up for the drag show, or catch a baseball game. Whether it’s a movie night or musical performance, campus events are a great way to meet new friends and experience something new.

Upcoming Events

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8/20

New Student Move-In Day

Residence Halls
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8/21

New Student Convocation

Keystone Field House
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8/24

Fall Semester Classes Start

All of Campus
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8/19 - 9/5

Welcome Week

All of Campus
This Week's Events
Fall Returning Student Move-In - 10:00am - 6:00pm (returning students)
Sunday, August 23, 2026

12:01 AM

Fall Returning Student Move-In - 10:00am - 6:00pm (returning students)
End of Move-In Days for Returning Students
Sunday, August 23, 2026

12:01 AM

All returning students moved in by this date.
Fall 2026 Semester First Half of Term
Monday, August 24, 2026

12:01 AM

Fall 2026 First Half Term
Add/Drop Period
Monday, August 24, 2026

12:01 AM

Add/Drop Period for Fall 2026 Full Semester Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to drop a course at midnight without receiving a grade of W
Fall 2026 Semester Full Term
Monday, August 24, 2026

12:01 AM

Fall 2026 Full Term classes begin at 8:00 AM for Undergrads and 7:00AM for Grads.Clinical Experience Orientation 8:30 AM-1:00 PM, location TBA
Add/Drop Period
Monday, August 24, 2026

12:01 AM

Add/Drop Period for Fall 2026 First Half of Term Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to drop a course at midnight without receiving a grade of W
Week 1
Monday, August 24, 2026

12:01 AM

Week of the Semester/Session
Fall 2026 Semester Begins
Monday, August 24, 2026

12:01 AM

Fall 2026 Semester begins.
100% Refund Period Ends
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

12:01 AM

Last day to drop a Fall 2026 First Half of term course with 100% reduction or refund ends at midnight. No reduction of charges or refunds for individual courses after midnight.
End of Add/Drop Period
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

12:01 AM

Add/Drop Period for Fall 2026 First Half of Term Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to drop a course at midnight without receiving a grade of W.
Yoga at Boxwood House with Colleen Clemens
Thursday, August 27, 2026

01:00 PM

WAVES OF WELCOME - Open House Event
Thursday, August 27, 2026

03:00 PM

W Period
Friday, August 28, 2026

12:01 AM

Withdraw Period for Fall 2026 First Half of Term Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to receive a grade of ?W?. There is no withdrawal from individual courses after this date.
80% Refund Period Ends
Friday, August 28, 2026

12:01 AM

Last day for Fall 2026 First Half of term students withdrawing from the university to receive 80% reduction in charges or refund.
Saturday Classes Start
Saturday, August 29, 2026

12:01 AM

Saturday classes start at 8:00am.
Week 2
Monday, August 31, 2026

12:01 AM

Week of the Semester/Session
100% Refund Period Ends
Monday, August 31, 2026

12:01 AM

Last day to drop a Fall 2026 Full Semester course with 100% reduction or refund ends at midnight. No reduction of charges or refunds for individual courses after midnight.
End of Add/Drop Period
Monday, August 31, 2026

12:01 AM

Add/Drop Period for Fall 2026 Full Semester Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to drop a course at midnight without receiving a grade of W.
W Period
Tuesday, September 1, 2026

12:01 AM

Withdraw Period for Fall 2026 Full Semester Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to receive a grade of ?W?. There is no withdrawal from individual courses after this date.
60% Refund Period Ends
Tuesday, September 1, 2026

12:01 AM

Last day for Fall 2026 First Half of term students withdrawing from the university to receive 60% reduction in charges or refund.
W Period
Tuesday, September 1, 2026

12:01 AM

Withdraw Period for Fall 2026 Full Semester Courses. The last day of this period is the deadline to receive a grade of ?W?. There is no withdrawal from individual courses after this date.
Attendance Verification 1
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

12:01 AM

First Attendance Verification Period for Full Semester and First Half of Term Courses.
Attendance Verification 1
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

12:01 AM

First Attendance Verification Period for Full Semester and First Half of Term Courses.
Campus Calendar
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Visit Kutztown

Houses along main street in the community of Kutztown.

Around Town

Whether you’re in the mood for loaded fries, a deli sandwich or a farm-to-fork experience, downtown Kutztown has got you covered. You’ll also have access to local pharmacies, shops, banks and salons in one convenient and walkable location.

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Campus

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Community

Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email , TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Please note: Kutztown University does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

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