Academic Calendars & Schedules - Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University hosts six sessions throughout the academic year. Each session is just eight weeks long with the exception of one six week summer session, allowing students to focus on fewer classes at once. Session dates, holidays and breaks are the same across all UIU locations.

2020-2021 Academic Year

Session 1: August 31, 2020 – October 22, 2020

Fayette Campus New Students Arrive: August 27
Fayette Campus New Student Days: August 27 – 30
Classes Begin: August 31
Fayette Last Day to Add Courses: September 2
Labor Day-No Classes: September 7
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: October 4
Fayette Final Exams: October 21 – 22

See Session 1 Courses

Session 2: October 26, 2020 – December 17, 2020

Classes Begin: October 26
Fayette Last Day to Add Courses: October 28
Thanksgiving Break: November 26 – 29
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: November 29
Fayette Final Exams: December 16 -17

See Session 2 Courses

Session 3: January 18, 2021 – March 11, 2021

Classes Begin: January 18
Fayette Last Day to Add Courses: January 20
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: February 21
Fayette Final Exams: March 10 – 11

See Session 3 Courses

Session 4: March 15, 2021 – May 6, 2021

Classes Begin: March 15
Fayette Last Day to Add Courses: March 17
Easter Break: April 2 – 4
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: April 18
Fayette Final Exams: May 5 – 6
UIU Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 8, on the Fayette Campus

See Session 4 Courses

Session 5: May 17, 2021 – July 8, 2021

Classes Begin: May 17
Fayette Last Day to Add Courses: May 19
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: June 20
Last Day of Classes: July 8

See Session 5 Courses

Session 6: July 12, 2021 – August 19, 2021

Classes Begin: July 12
Fayette Last Day to Add Courses: July 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: August 8
Last Day of Classes: August 19

See Session 6 Courses

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UIU Event Calendar

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Jan.18

MLK Jr. Day at UIU

9:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King Jr. Day at UIU will feature a full array of speakers, stories, and entertainment. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate by viewing…

Feb.01

2021 Black History Month at UIU

Black History Month is dedicated to recognizing the role of Black Americans in U.S. history: celebrating their achievements, contributions, and rich culture through a variety of engaging and educational programs.

Mar.01

2021 Womxn’s History Month

Womxn’s History Month is dedicated to recognizing the role of womxn in US history.

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