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.

2024 Fall Semester

Aug. 26 Opening of classes
Sept. 2 University holiday, no classes, offices closed
Nov. 24-Dec. 1 Fall break (consult Dentistry and Medicine collegiate offices for break dates)
Nov. 28-29 University holidays, offices closed
Dec. 2 Classes resume
Dec. 13 Close of classes
Dec. 16-20 Final examination week
Dec. 19-22 Commencement ceremonies*
Dec. 24-25 University holidays, offices closed
Dec. 25 Federal holiday, offices closed

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

2024–25 Winter Session

Dec. 23 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. 17 Close of classes

2025 Spring Semester

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes, offices closed
Jan. 21 Opening of classes
March 16-23 Spring break
March 24 Classes resume
May 9 Close of classes
May 12-16 Final examination week
May 15-18 Commencement ceremonies**

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

2025 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 19-June 12 Four-week sub-session (final examination day: June 13)
May 19-June 26 Six-week sub-session I (final examination day: June 27)
May 19-Aug. 7 Twelve-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 8)
May 26 University holiday, no classes, offices closed
June 17-Aug. 7 Eight-week sub-session (final examination day: Aug. 8)
June 30-Aug. 7 Six-week sub-session II (final examination day: Aug. 8)
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 AZ List or the Directory Search on the University of Iowa home page.