Updates
September 4, 2026

FY27 Budget Calendar

The FY27 Budget Calendar is now available and provides a year-round reference for Penn’s budget planning and forecasting cycle. The calendar brings together important submission deadlines, forecast dates, budget milestones, and key meetings to help Schools and Centers plan ahead throughout FY27. You can access the calendar from the homepage (scroll to the bottom) or […]

June 12, 2026

FY27 University Operating Budget Now Available

The FY27 University Operating Budget is now available to the Penn community. View the FY27 University Operating Budget (PennKey login required) The Budget Book provides a comprehensive view of Penn’s approved operating plan for FY27, including projected revenues and expenses across the University. It reflects the plans and priorities of Penn’s Schools and Centers as […]

October 9, 2025

FY25 Forecaster Award Winners Announced

FY25 Forecaster Award Winners Announced Each year, BP&A recognizes Schools and Centers whose forecasts most closely align with year-end financial results. The FY25 Forecaster Awards recognize outstanding forecasting performance across three categories. Congratulations to this year’s winners: Award rankings are based on the variance between the spring forecast, completed in mid-April, and final fiscal-year results […]

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BUDGET CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2027
Planning Released for Data Entry

August

AIF Income Lines Pre-Populated

Early September

FY2028 Budget Call & Preliminary Planning Parameters

Early October

FY2027 1st Quarter Forecasts Due

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Updated Multi-Year Budgets Due (FY2028 – 2032)

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Fall Budget Review Meetings (Schools)

Nov – Dec

Trustees Review Planning Parameters

Thursday, December 10, 2026

FY2027 2nd Quarter Forecasts Due

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Centers Updated Multi-Year Budgets Due (FY2028 – 2032)

Friday, January 15, 2027

Schools Updated Multi-Year Budgets Due (FY2028 – 2032)

Friday, January 22, 2027*

Winter Budget Review Meetings (Centers)

Feb – Mar

Trustee Vote on FY2028 Tuition Resolution

Friday, March 5, 2027

FY2028 Guarantee Letters & Final Planning Parameters

Late March

FY2027 3rd Quarter Forecasts Due

Thursday, April 15, 2027

Centers Final FY2028 Submissions & Narratives Due

Friday, April 23, 2027

Schools Final FY2028 Submissions & Narratives Due

Friday, April 30, 2027

FY2028 Budgets Sent to Ledger

Friday, June 11, 2027

Approval of FY2028 Budget by the Trustees

Friday, June 11, 2027

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