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 | Fall semester classes begin |
| Friday, September 9 | Last day to add or drop full semester classes |
| Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25 | Family Weekend |
| Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9 | Homecoming |
| Friday, October 14 | End of first half of semester |
| Saturday, October 15 – Wednesday, October 19 | Fall vacation |
| Friday, October 28 | Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with "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 |
| Monday, December 12 – Thursday, December 15 | Final examinations |
January Term 2023
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 3 | Classes begin |
| Thursday, January 26 | End of term |
Spring Semester 2023
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 1 | Spring semester classes begin |
| Friday, February 10 | Last day to add or drop full semester classes |
| Friday, March 17 | End of first half of semester |
| Saturday, March 18 – Sunday, March 26 | Spring vacation |
| Tuesday, April 4 | Last day to withdraw from full semester class with"W" |
| Friday, April 7 - Monday, April 10 | Easter vacation |
| Friday, May 5 | Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes) |
| Friday, May 12 | Last day of classes |
| Monday, May 15 – Thursday, May 18 | Final examinations |
| Sunday, May 21 | Commencement |
Summer 2023
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 30 | Summer session I and Summer Term begins |
| June | New student registration |
| Friday, June 23 | Summer session I ends |
| Monday, June 26 | Summer session II begins |
| Friday, July 21 | Summer session II ends |
| 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