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.
Below is the current academic year calendar. Click on the heading above each term to be linked to additional notable dates and deadlines within each.
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 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 26 – Friday, August 30 | Orientation of new international students |
| Wednesday, August 28 – Friday, August 30 | Faculty days |
| Saturday, August 31 | Move-in day for first-year students |
| Saturday, August 31 – Tuesday, September 3 | Orientation of new students |
| Sunday, September 1 | Returning students arrive |
| Wednesday, September 4 | Fall semester classes begin |
| Friday, September 13 | Last day to add or drop (without a "W") full semester classes |
| Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22 | Family Weekend |
| Friday, October 18 | End of first half of semester |
| Saturday, October 19 – Wednesday, October 23 | Fall vacation |
| Friday, October 25 - Sunday October 27 | Homecoming |
| Friday, November 1 | Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with "W" |
| Wednesday, November 27 – Sunday, December 1 | Thanksgiving vacation |
| Thursday, December 5 – Sunday, December 8 | Christmas at Luther |
| Friday, December 13 | Last day of classes |
| Monday, December 16 – Thursday, December 19 | Final examinations |
January Term 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 6 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday, January 7 | Last day to add or drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Last day to withdraw with a "W" |
| Tuesday, January 28 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization |
| Wednesday, January 29 | End of term |
Spring Semester 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 5 | Spring semester classes begin |
| Friday, February 14 | Last day to add or drop (without a "W") full semester classes" |
| Friday, March 21 | End of first half of semester |
| Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, March 30 | Spring vacation |
| Tuesday, April 8 | Last day to withdraw from full semester class with"W" |
| Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21 | Easter vacation |
| Friday, May 9 | Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes) |
| Friday, May 16 | Last day of classes |
| Monday, May 19 – Thursday, May 22 | Final examinations |
| Sunday, May 25 | Commencement |
Summer 2025
Summer Session I
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 2 | Summer Session I begins |
| Tuesday, June 3 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session I |
| Thursday, June 12 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session I course with a "W" |
| Thursday, June 26 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 27 | Summer Session I ends |
Summer Session II
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 30 | Summer Session II begins |
| Tuesday, July 1 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Session II |
| Thursday, July 10 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session II course with a "W" |
| Thursday, July 24 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Session II |
| Friday, July 25 | Summer Session II ends |
Summer Term
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 2 | Summer Term begins |
| Monday, June 9 | Last day to add/drop, authorize CR/NC grading or AUDIT for Summer Term courses |
| Tuesday, July 8 | Last day to withdraw from a Summer Term course with a "W" |
| Thursday, August 21 | Last day to cancel CR/NC authorization for Summer Term |
| Friday, August 22 | Summer Term ends |
Office of the Registrar
Main Building 123
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1167
Fax: 563-387-1129