Office of the Registrar
Main Building 123
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1167
Fax: 563-387-1129
Academic Calendar
Luther operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar. First semester runs from September to December, followed by a three-week January Term. Second semester runs from February to May. In the liberal arts tradition of broad inquiry, students often use J-term to study abroad, perform internships in their field, or study one topic intensely while on campus.
Two four-week summer sessions are offered at Luther, one in June and another in July.
If you have questions on the academic calendar, please contact the Luther College Registrar’s Office at (563) 387-1167 or registrar@luther.edu.
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Fall Semester 2023
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 23 – Friday, August 25 | Orientation of new international students |
| Thursday, August 24 – Friday, August 25 | Faculty days |
| Saturday, August 26 | First-year students arrive |
| Saturday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 29 | Orientation of new students |
| Sunday, August 27 | Returning students arrive |
| Wednesday, August 30 | Full semester and 1st 7-weeks classes begin |
| Monday, September 4 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 1st 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, September 8 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for full semester classes |
| Friday, September 22 - Sunday, September 24 | Family Weekend |
| Tuesday, September 26 | Last day to withdraw from a 1st 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8 | Homecoming |
| Friday, October 13 | End of first half of semester; Last day of 1st 7-weeks classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for 1st 7-weeks |
| Saturday, October 14 – Wednesday, October 18 | Fall vacation |
| Thursday, October 19 | Second half of semester and 2nd 7-weeks classes begin |
| Tuesday, October 24 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 2nd 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, October 27 | Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with a "W" |
| Wednesday, November 15 | Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26 | Thanksgiving vacation |
| Thursday, November 30 – Sunday, December 3 | Christmas at Luther |
| Friday, December 8 | Last day of classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for full semester and 2nd 7-weeks |
| Monday, December 11 – Thursday, December 14 | Final examinations |
January Term 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 3 | Classes begin |
| Thursday, January 4 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT |
| Friday, January 12 | Last day to withdraw with a "W" |
| Thursday, January 25 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization |
| Friday, January 26 | End of term |
Spring Semester 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Thursday, February 1 | Full semester and 1st 7-weeks classes begin |
| Tuesday, February 6 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 1st 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, February 9 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for full semester classes |
| Wednesday, February 28 | Last day to withdraw from a 1st 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Friday, March 15 | End of first half of semester; Last day of 1st 7-weeks classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for 1st 7-weeks |
| Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 24 | Spring vacation |
| Monday, March 25 | Second half of semester and 2nd 7-weeks classes begin |
| Thursday, March 28 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 2nd 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, March 29 | Easter vacation |
| Thursday, April 4 | Last day to withdraw from a full semester class with "W" |
| Monday, April 22 | Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 7-weeks class with a "W' |
| Friday, May 3 | Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes) |
| Friday, May 10 | Last day of classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for full semester and 2nd 7-weeks |
| Monday, May 13 – Thursday, May 16 | Final examinations |
| Sunday, May 19 | Commencement |
Summer 2024
Summer Session I
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 3 | Summer Session I begins |
| Tuesday, June 4 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session I |
| Thursday, June 13 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session I course with a "W" |
| Thursday, June 27 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 28 | Summer Session I ends |
Summer Session II
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 1 | Summer Session II begins |
| Tuesday, July 2 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session II |
| Thursday, July 11 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session II course with a "W" |
| Thursday, July 25 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session II |
| Friday, July 26 | Summer Session II ends |
Summer Term
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 3 | Summer Term begins |
| Monday, June 10 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Term courses |
| Tuesday, July 9 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Term course with a "W" |
| Thursday, August 22 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Term |
| Friday, August 23 | Summer Term ends |
Office of the Registrar
Main Building 123
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1167
Fax: 563-387-1129