Iowa State University Academic Calendar 2026-27

For 2026-27, Iowa State University schedules instruction across Fall 2026, Winter Session 2027, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. The Fall 2026 semester begins Monday, August 24, 2026 and ends Friday, December 18, 2026. Winter Session 2027 runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 15, 2027, including Christmas and New Years Day university holidays. Spring 2027 runs from Tuesday, January 19, 2027 through Friday, May 14, 2027, with Spring Break and a final exam week; Summer 2027 runs from Monday, May 17, 2027 through Friday, August 6, 2027.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: www.registrar.iastate.edu. Always confirm with Iowa State before making travel plans.

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Iowa State key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Fall Semester Begins — Fall 2026Aug 24, 2026term
University Holiday, Labor DayUniversity holidaySep 7, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving Break — Fall 2026Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026break
University Holidays, ThanksgivingNov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Fall Prep WeekDec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026other
Fall Final Exam Week — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026exam
Fall Semester Ends — Fall 2026Dec 18, 2026term
Graduate College University Commencement Ceremony — Fall 2026Friday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. in Hilton ColiseumDec 18, 2026commencement
Undergraduate University Commencement Ceremony — Fall 2026Saturday, December 19, at 1:30 p.m. in Hilton ColiseumDec 19, 2026commencement
Winter Session, Week 1 — Winter 2027Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026term
University Holiday, Christmas — Winter 2027Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026holiday
Winter Session, Week 2 — Winter 2027Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026term
University Holiday, New Years Day — Winter 2027Friday, January 1, 2027Jan 1, 2027holiday
Winter Session, Week 3 — Winter 2027Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 8, 2027term
Winter Session, Week 4 — Winter 2027Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027term
Final Exams — Winter 2027Jan 15, 2027exam
University Holiday, MLK Day — Spring 2027Jan 18, 2027holiday
Spring Semester Begins — Spring 2027Jan 19, 2027term
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027break
Spring Prep WeekMay 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027other
Spring Final Exam Week — Spring 2027May 10, 2027 – May 13, 2027exam
Graduate College University Commencement Ceremony — Spring 2027May 13, 2027commencement
Spring Semester Ends — Spring 2027May 14, 2027term
Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony — Spring 2027May 14, 2027commencement
Undergraduate University Commencement Ceremonies — Spring 2027May 15, 2027commencement
Summer Session Begins — Summer 2027May 17, 2027term
University Holiday, Memorial DayMay 31, 2027holiday
University Holiday, Independence DayJul 5, 2027holiday
Summer Session Ends — Summer 2027Aug 6, 2027term

When is Iowa State spring break 2027?

Iowa State spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

Iowa State academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is Iowa State spring break 2027?

Iowa State spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027.

When are finals at Iowa State?

Fall Final Exam Week — Fall 2026: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Check Iowa State University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is Iowa State commencement 2027?

Graduate College University Commencement Ceremony — Fall 2026 is Dec 18, 2026.

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