Updates
August 11, 2025

FY26 Budget Calendar now available

You can view it on our homepage or download the PDF version below for easy reference. The calendar outlines key deadlines and meeting dates to guide your planning throughout the year. If you have any questions or need assistance, the Budget Office team is here to help.

June 13, 2025

Explore the FY26 Budget Book

Access it at https://budget.upenn.edu/operating-budget/ (PennKey login required) This annual publication presents detailed revenue and expense projections for the upcoming fiscal year, reflecting both School/Center initiatives and University-wide priorities. For questions or to schedule an orientation or training session for your team, please contact the Budget Office at budget@upenn.edu

October 11, 2024

FY24 Forecaster Awards

The first Budget Officer’s Forum of the year took place at the Dunning Coaches Center (DRIA) in early October. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together and review our FY24 performance, discuss the FY25 Budget, and begin planning for the period spanning FY26-FY30. The event concluded with the much-anticipated announcement of the FY24 Forecaster […]

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BUDGET CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Planning Released for Data Entry

Mid-August

AIF Income Lines Pre-Populated

Late August/Early September

FY2027 Budget Call & Preliminary Planning Parameters

Early October

FY2026 1st Quarter Forecasts Due

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Updated Multi-Year Budgets Due (FY2027 – 2031)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Fall Budget Review Meetings (Schools)

Nov – Dec

Trustees Review Planning Parameters

Thursday, December 11, 2025

FY2026 2nd Quarter Forecasts Due

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Centers Updated Multi-Year Budgets Due (FY2027 – 2031)

Friday, January 16, 2026

Schools Updated Multi-Year Budgets Due (FY2027 – 2031)

Friday, January 23, 2026*

Winter Budget Review Meetings (Centers)

Feb – Mar

Trustee Vote on FY2027 Tuition Resolution

Friday, March 6, 2026

FY2027 Guarantee Letters & Final Planning Parameters

Late March

FY2026 3rd Quarter Forecasts Due

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Centers Final FY2027 Submissions & Narratives Due

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Schools Final FY2027 Submissions & Narratives Due

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

FY2027 Budgets Sent to Ledger

Friday, June 12, 2026

Approval of FY2027 Budget by the Trustees

Friday, June 12, 2026

* Only required if budget parameters change or if requested by the Provost at fall meeting.