Office of the Registrar
Main Building 123
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1167
Fax: 563-387-1129
2023-24 Academic Calendar
If you have questions concerning dates on this calendar, please contact the Luther College Registrar’s Office at (563) 387-1167 or registrar@luther.edu
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