The Iowa State Academic Calendar 2026–2027 sets every key term date and deadline you need, from semester start/end dates and winter/winter sessions, to Spring Break, final exam weeks, and official university holidays.
The Fall Semester begins Monday, August 24, 2026, with final exams scheduled December 14–17, and the term concludes Friday, December 18.
A structured Winter Session runs in late December through mid-January, followed by the Spring Semester starting Tuesday, January 19, 2026, including Spring Break: March 15–19, Spring Final Exams: May 10–13, and ending Friday, May 14.
The Summer Semester 2027 begins May 17, includes Memorial and Independence Day holidays, and concludes August 6, with grade deadlines following shortly after.
Use the official ISU Registrar calendar to align course registration, tuition deadlines, and exam dates, ensuring seamless planning throughout Iowa State’s academic year.
We’ve gathered the most up-to-date information to help you stay on track, including key dates for the Iowa State spring semester 2027 and the Iowa State University academic calendar for fall 2026.
Whether you’re a new student, a returning Cyclone, or a parent, understanding the official Iowa State academic calendar 2026-2027 is crucial.
You’ll also find details on when classes start, when to register, and when to look for the Iowa State academic calendar 2026-2027 PDF.
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Iowa State Academic Calendar Fall 2026
The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Iowa State Fall Semester of 2026, as outlined in the Iowa State Academic Calendar 2026-2027.
- Iowa State Fall 2026 semester classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
- Labor Day, a university holiday, is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Thanksgiving Break runs from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
- University holidays for Thanksgiving are observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Fall Prep Week runs from Monday, December 7, 2026, through Friday, December 11, 2026.
- Fall Final Exam Week runs from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Thursday, December 17, 2026.
- The Fall 2026 semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
- The Graduate College University Commencement Ceremony takes place on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum.
- The Undergraduate University Commencement Ceremony takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum.
Iowa State Academic Calendar Winter 2027
The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Iowa State Winter Semester of 2027, as outlined in the Iowa State Academic Calendar 2026-2027.
- Winter Session Week 1 runs from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
- The university holiday for Christmas is observed on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and Friday, December 25, 2026.
- Winter Session Week 2 runs from Monday, December 28, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026.
- The university holiday for New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Winter Session Week 3 runs from Monday, January 4, 2027, through Friday, January 8, 2027.
- Winter Session Week 4 runs from Monday, January 11, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
- Final exams take place on Friday, January 15, 2027.
Iowa State Academic Calendar Spring 2027
The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Iowa State Spring Semester of 2027, as outlined in the Iowa State Academic Calendar 2026-2027.
- The university holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
- Iowa Spring 2027 semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
- Iowa State Spring Break 2027 runs from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Friday, March 19, 2027.
- Spring Prep Week runs from Monday, May 3, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
- Spring Final Exam Week runs from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Thursday, May 13, 2027.
- The Graduate College University Commencement Ceremony takes place on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
- The Spring 2027 semester ends on Friday, May 14, 2027.
- The Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony takes place on Friday, May 14, 2027.
- The Undergraduate University Commencement Ceremonies take place on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Use the Iowa State University Registrar’s official Academic Calendar PDF and the college’s Academic Calendar page to download the full Iowa State academic calendar 2026–2027, verify program-specific dates (continuing-education or practicum schedules may differ), and align registration, housing move-in, and payment deadlines.
