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

DateDescription
Wednesday, August 17 – Friday, August 19Orientation of new international students
Thursday, August 25 – Friday, August 26Faculty days
Saturday, August 27First-year students arrive
Saturday, August 27 – Tuesday, August 30Orientation of new students
Sunday, August 28 - Tuesday, August 30Returning students arrive
Wednesday, August 31Full semester and 1st 7-weeks classes begin
Monday, September 5Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 1st 7-weeks classes
Friday, September 9Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for full semester classes
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25Family Weekend
Tuesday, September 27Last day to withdraw from a 1st 7-weeks class with a "W"
Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9Homecoming
Friday, October 14End 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 19Fall vacation
Thursday, October 20Second half of semester and 2nd 7-weeks classes begin
Tuesday, October 25Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 2nd 7-weeks classes
Friday, October 28Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with "W"
Wednesday, November 16Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 7-weeks class with a "W"
Wednesday, November 23 – Sunday, November 27Thanksgiving vacation
Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 4Christmas at Luther
Friday, December 9Last day of classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for full semester and 2nd 7-weeks
Monday, December 12 – Thursday, December 15Final examinations

January Term 2023

DateDescription
Tuesday, January 3Classes begin
Wednesday, January 4Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT
Thursday, January 12Last day to withdraw with a "W"
Wednesday, January 25Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization
Thursday, January 26End of term

Spring Semester 2023

DateDescription
Wednesday, February 1Full semester and 1st 7-weeks classes begin
Monday, February 6Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 1st 7-weeks classes
Friday, February 10Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for full semester classes
Tuesday, February 28Last day to withdraw from a 1st 7-weeks class with a "W"
Friday, March 17End 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 26Spring vacation
Monday, March 27Second half of semester and 2nd 7-weeks classes begin
Thursday, March 30Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for 2nd 7-weeks classes
Tuesday, April 4Last day to withdraw from a full semester class with a "W"
Friday, April 7 - Monday, April 10Easter vacation
Tuesday, April 25Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 7-weeks class with a "W"
Friday, May 5Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes)
Friday, May 12Last day of classes; Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for full semester and 2nd 7-weeks
Monday, May 15 – Thursday, May 18Final examinations
Sunday, May 21Commencement

Summer 2023

Summer Session I
DateDescription
Tuesday, May 30Summer Session I begins
Wednesday, May 31Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session I
Friday, June 9Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session I course with a "W"
Thursday, June 22Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session I
Friday, June 23Summer Session I ends
Summer Session II
DateDescription
Monday, June 26Summer Session II begins
Tuesday, June 27Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session II
Thursday, July 6Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session II course with a "W"
Thursday, July 20Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session II
Friday, July 21Summer Session II ends
Summer Term
DateDescription
Tuesday, May 30Summer Term begins
Tuesday, June 6Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Term
Wednesday, July 5Last day to withdraw from a Summer Term class with a "W"
Thursday, August 17Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Term
Friday, August 18Summer Term ends

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Decorah, Iowa 52101

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