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.
2026 Fall Semester
| Date(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 24 | Opening of classes |
| Sept. 7 | University holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| Nov. 22–Nov. 29 | Fall break (consult Dentistry and Medicine collegiate offices for break dates) |
| Nov. 26–27 | University holidays, offices closed |
| Nov. 30 | Classes resume |
| Dec. 11 | Close of classes |
| Dec. 14–18 | Final examination week |
| Dec. 17–20 | Commencement ceremonies* |
| Dec. 24–25 | University holidays, offices closed |
| Dec. 25 | Federal holiday, offices closed |
*Fall commencement ceremonies: dates vary by college; additional information is available on the Commencement website.
2026–27 Winter Session
| Date(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 21 | Opening of classes |
| Dec. 24–25 | University holidays, no classes, offices closed |
| Dec. 25 | Federal holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| Jan. 1 | Federal holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| Jan. 15 | Close of classes |
2027 Spring Semester
| Date(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes, offices closed |
| Jan. 19 | Opening of classes |
| March 14–21 | Spring break |
| March 22 | Classes resume |
| May 7 | Close of classes |
| May 10–14 | Final examination week |
| May 13–16 | Commencement ceremonies** |
**Spring commencement ceremonies: dates vary by college; additional information is available on the Commencement website.
2027 Summer Sessions
The University of Iowa offers several summer sub-sessions: one twelve-week sub-session, one eight-week sub-session, two six-week sub-sessions, and one four-week sub-session. Each sub-session is listed in order by its starting date.
| Date(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| May 17–June 10 | Four-week sub-session (final examination day: June 11) |
| May 17–June 24 | Six-week sub-session I (final examination day: June 25) |
| May 17–Aug. 5 | Twelve-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 6) |
| May 31 | University holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| June 14–Aug. 5 | Eight-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 6) |
| June 28–Aug. 5 | Six-week sub-session II (final examination day: Aug. 6) |
| July 4 | Federal holiday, no classes, offices closed |
| July 5 | University 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 on the University of Iowa home page.