Some university calendar dates may change; see Calendars and Deadlines on the Office of the Registrar website for the most up-to-date academic calendar.
2025 Fall Semester
| Aug. 25 | Opening of classes |
| Sept. 1 | University holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| Nov. 23-Nov. 30 | Fall break (consult Dentistry and Medicine collegiate offices for break dates) |
| Nov. 27-28 | University holidays, offices closed |
| Dec. 1 | Classes resume |
| Dec. 12 | Close of classes |
| Dec. 15-19 | Final examination week |
| Dec. 18-21 | Commencement ceremonies* |
| Dec. 25 | Federal holiday, offices closed |
| Dec. 25-26 | University holidays, offices closed |
*Fall commencement ceremonies: dates vary by college; see Commencement on the Office of the Registrar website.
2025–26 Winter Session
| Dec. 22 | Opening of classes |
| Dec. 25 | Federal holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| Dec. 25-26 | University holidays, no classes, offices closed |
| Jan. 1 | Federal holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| Jan. 16 | Close of classes |
2026 Spring Semester
| Jan. 19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes, offices closed |
| Jan. 20 | Opening of classes |
| March 15-22 | Spring break |
| March 23 | Classes resume |
| May 8 | Close of classes |
| May 11-15 | Final examination week |
| May 14-17 | Commencement ceremonies** |
**Spring commencement ceremonies: dates vary by college; see Commencement on the Office of the Registrar website.
2026 Summer Sessions
The University of Iowa offers several summer sub-sessions: one 12-week sub-session, one 8-week sub-session, two 6-week sub-sessions, and one 4-week sub-session. Each sub-session is listed in order by its starting date.
| May 18-June 11 | Four-week sub-session (final examination day: June 12) |
| May 18-June 25 | Six-week sub-session I (final examination day: June 26) |
| May 18-Aug. 6 | Twelve-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 7) |
| May 25 | University holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| June 15-Aug. 6 | Eight-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 7) |
| June 29-Aug. 6 | Six-week sub-session II (final examination day: Aug. 7) |
| July 3 | University holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| July 4 | Federal holiday, no classes, offices closed |
Office of the Registrar Calendars
The Office of the Registrar provides additional calendars that list detailed academic deadlines, final exam schedules, and university holidays. Please see these calendars for the most current dates and deadlines. It also publishes a five-year academic calendar.
Individual College Calendars
Some University of Iowa colleges have academic year schedules that vary from the one listed. Contact the individual colleges or visit their websites; use the A–Z List or the Directory Search on the University of Iowa home page.