University Calendar

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.

2023 Fall Semester

Aug. 21 Opening of classes
Sept. 4 University holiday, no classes, offices closed
Nov. 19-26 Fall break (consult Dentistry and Medicine collegiate offices for break dates)
Nov. 23-24 University holidays, offices closed
Nov. 27 Classes resume
Dec. 8 Close of classes
Dec. 11-15 Final examination week
Dec. 14-17 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.

2023–24 Winter Session

Dec. 18 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. 12 Close of classes

2024 Spring Semester

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes, offices closed
Jan. 16 Opening of classes
March 10-17 Spring break
March 18 Classes resume
May 3 Close of classes
May 6-10 Final examination week
May 9-12 Commencement ceremonies**

**Spring commencement ceremonies: dates vary by college; see Commencement on the Office of the Registrar website.

2024 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 below in order by its starting date.

May 13-June 6 Four-week sub-session (final examination day: June 7)
May 13-June 20 Six-week sub-session I (final examination day: June 21)
May 13-Aug. 1 Twelve-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 2)
May 27 University holiday, no classes, offices closed
June 10-Aug. 1 Eight-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 2)
June 24-Aug. 1 Six-week sub-session II (final examination day: Aug. 2)
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 above. Contact the individual colleges or visit their websites; use the A-Z List or the Directory Search on the University of Iowa home page.