Season’s Greetings from Penn State Scranton!

The students, staff and faculty at Penn State Scranton wish everyone in our campus and local communities a very happy and healthy holiday season!

Campus Hours During Winter Break

Friday, December 19 is the last day of the fall semester.

University offices and operations, except for essential services and operations, will close on Wednesday, December 24 and will resume Monday, January 5, 2026.

• The campus’ bookstore will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 4, reopening on Monday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., resuming its normal operating hours.
• The gym will be closed Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 4. Regular gym hours resume Monday, Jan. 5, starting at 8:30 a.m.
• The campus library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4.

Spring Semester 2026

• For new and returning students, classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
• The deadline for individuals wishing to register for the Spring 2026 semester is Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

Visit Enrollment and Registration for more information on student registration.