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 2022
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 17 – Friday, August 19 | Orientation of new international students |
| Thursday, August 25 – Friday, August 26 | Faculty days |
| Saturday, August 27 | First-year students arrive |
| Saturday, August 27 – Tuesday, August 30 | Orientation of new students |
| Sunday, August 28 - Tuesday, August 30 | Returning students arrive |
| Wednesday, August 31 | Full semester and 1st 7-weeks classes begin |
| Monday, September 5 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 1st 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, September 9 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for full semester classes |
| Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25 | Family Weekend |
| Tuesday, September 27 | Last day to withdraw from a 1st 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9 | Homecoming |
| Friday, October 14 | 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 15 – Wednesday, October 19 | Fall vacation |
| Thursday, October 20 | Second half of semester and 2nd 7-weeks classes begin |
| Tuesday, October 25 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 2nd 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, October 28 | Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with "W" |
| Wednesday, November 16 | Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Wednesday, November 23 – Sunday, November 27 | Thanksgiving vacation |
| Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 4 | Christmas at Luther |
| Friday, December 9 | Last day of classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for full semester and 2nd 7-weeks |
| Monday, December 12 – Thursday, December 15 | Final examinations |
January Term 2023
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 3 | Classes begin |
| Wednesday, January 4 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT |
| Thursday, January 12 | Last day to withdraw with a "W" |
| Wednesday, January 25 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization |
| Thursday, January 26 | End of term |
Spring Semester 2023
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 1 | Full semester and 1st 7-weeks classes begin |
| Monday, February 6 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 1st 7-weeks classes |
| Friday, February 10 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for full semester classes |
| Tuesday, February 28 | Last day to withdraw from a 1st 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Friday, March 17 | End of first half of semester; Last day of 1st 7-weeks classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC grading for 1st 7-weeks |
| Saturday, March 18 – Sunday, March 26 | Spring vacation |
| Monday, March 27 | Second half of semester and 2nd 7-weeks classes begin |
| Thursday, March 30 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 2nd 7-weeks classes |
| Tuesday, April 4 | Last day to withdraw from a full semester class with a "W" |
| Friday, April 7 - Monday, April 10 | Easter vacation |
| Tuesday, April 25 | Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 7-weeks class with a "W" |
| Friday, May 5 | Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes) |
| Friday, May 12 | Last day of classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for full semester and 2nd 7-weeks |
| Monday, May 15 – Thursday, May 18 | Final examinations |
| Sunday, May 21 | Commencement |
Summer 2023
Summer Session I
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 30 | Summer Session I begins |
| Wednesday, May 31 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 9 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session I course with a "W" |
| Thursday, June 22 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 23 | Summer Session I ends |
Summer Session II
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 26 | Summer Session II begins |
| Tuesday, June 27 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session II |
| Thursday, July 6 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session II course with a "W" |
| Thursday, July 20 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session II |
| Friday, July 21 | Summer Session II ends |
Summer Term
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 30 | Summer Term begins |
| Tuesday, June 6 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Term |
| Wednesday, July 5 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Term class with a "W" |
| Thursday, August 17 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Term |
| Friday, August 18 | Summer Term ends |
Office of the Registrar
Main Building 123
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1167
Fax: 563-387-1129