Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar at Iowa Lakes Community College includes important student dates and deadlines. Every effort has been made to assure that the Academic Calendars are as accurate as possible. However, the important dates and deadlines are subject to change at any time.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2022 Academic Calendar
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Official Registration Day | August 12, 15, 16, 17 |
| Faculty Staff In-Service | August 18 |
| ICCOC online courses begin | August 22 |
| Orientation for New Students | August 22 |
| All Classes Begin | August 23 |
| Initial Tuition & Fee Payment Due | August 23 |
| Last Day Students Can Add/Drop | August 29 |
| Faculty Permission Must Be Obtained To Add A Class | August 30 |
| Financial Aid Census Date | September 1 |
| Last Day to Register/Change Registration | September 2 |
| Last Day to Apply of Fall Graduation | September 2 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | September 5 |
| ICCOC Midterm grades due | October 11 |
| No Classes, Offices Open, Staff Professional Development | October 14 |
| Midterm Grades Turned in By Faculty | October 16 |
| No Classes, Offices Open | November 23 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | November 24, 25 |
| Last Day to Initiate a Complete Withdrawal From College | December 2 |
| Final Exams | December 8-14 |
| ICCOC Online Courses End | December 11 |
| ICCOC Final Grades Due | December 12 |
| Last Day of Semester | December 16 |
| Grades Due From Faculty | December 16 |
| Grades Available Online | December 21 |
| All College Offices Closed | December 24 - January 2 |
Spring 2023 Academic Calendar
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| No Classes, Offices Open | January 3-10 |
| Official Registration Days | January 5, 6, 9, 10 |
| Initial Tuition & Fee Payment Due | January 11 |
| First Day of Classes | January 11 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | January 16 |
| ICCOC Online Courses Begin | January 17 |
| From this day, students must contact Records to add or drop a course | January 19 |
| Financial Aid Census Date, 4 p.m. | January 20 |
| Last Day to Register or Change Registration | January 24 |
| Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation | February 3 |
| No Classes, All Employee Professional Development | February 17 |
| ICCOC Midterm Grades Due | March 7 |
| Spring Break, Offices Open | March 13-17 |
| Midterm Grades Due | March 14 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | April 7 |
| No Classes, Offices Open | April 10 |
| Last Day to Initiate a Complete Withdrawal From College | April 24 |
| Final Exams | May 8-11 |
| Last Day of Semester/ Commencement | May 12 |
| ICCOC Online Courses End | May 14 |
| ICCOC Final Grades Due | May 15 |
| Grades Due From Faculty | May 15 |
| Grades Available Online | May 17 |
| Summer Term Classes Begin | May 22 |
Summer 2023 Academic Calendar
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Official Registration Days | May 18, 19 |
| First Session Begins, First Day of Classes | May 22 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | May 29 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | June 19 |
| Last Day of First Session | June 23 |
| Official Registration Day | June 26 |
| Second Session Begins, First Day of Classes | June 27 |
| Holiday, No Classes, Offices Closed | July 4 |
| Last Day of Second Session | July 28 |
| Summer Commencement | July 28 |
Course Add/Drop Dates & Refund Policy
| Full Term Iowa Lakes Courses | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | August 23 - Dec 16 |
| Last Day to Add: | September 2 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | September 6 |
| Last Day to Withdraw - No Refund: | November 16 |
| ICCOC Online Courses - (Full Term 16 Week Online Courses) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | August 22 - December 11 |
| Last Day to Add: | August 25 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | September 2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw - No Refund: | November 10 |
| ICCOC Online Courses - (12 Week Online Courses) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | September 19 - December 11 |
| Last Day to Add: | September 20 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | September 27 |
| Last Day to Withdraw - No Refund: | November 22 |
| ICCOC Online Courses - (1st 8 Week Session) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | August 22 - October 16 |
| Last Day to Add: | August 23 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | August 26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw - No Refund: | October 3 |
| ICCOC Online Courses (2nd 8 Week Session) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | October 17 - December 11 |
| Last Day to Add: | October 18 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | October 21 |
| Last Day to Withdraw - No Refund: | November 18 |
Last Day for Complete Withdrawal of All Courses: Friday, December 2
Note: Courses dropped after the full refund period will be assigned a “W” withdrawal grade on the official transcript.
Courses dropped after the full refund period will be assigned a “W” withdrawal grade on the official transcript.
This calendar is subject to change.
Fast Track, and other special course schedules differ; beginning dates and refund dates vary.
Fast Track course drops are cancelled with refund only before second class meeting starts.
A student who registers but later is unable to attend must notify the college before the last date to cancel the course(s) or program to avoid charges and/or grades.
CENSUS DATE: Students who receive financial aid need to lock in their status as either full or part-time on this date: 09/01/2022.
| Full Term Iowa Lakes Courses | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | Jan 11 - May 12 |
| Last Day to Add: | January 24 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | January 25 |
| Last Day to Drop: | April 20 |
| Last Day to Withdraw - No Refund: | April 24 |
| Winterim Online Courses - (4 Weeks) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | Dec. 23 - Jan. 23 |
| Last Day to Add: | December 21 |
| Last Day to Drop: | January 6 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | December 24 |
| ICCOC Online Courses - (Full Term 16 Week Online Courses) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | Jan. 12 - May 14 |
| Last Day to Add: | January 20 |
| Last Day to Drop: | April 20 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | January 30 |
| ICCOC Online Courses - (12 Week Online Courses) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | Feb. 13 - May 14 |
| Last Day to Add: | February 14 |
| Last Day to Drop: | March 30 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | February 20 |
| ICCOC Online Courses - (1st 8 Week Session) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | Jan. 17 - Mar. 12 |
| Last Day to Add: | January 18 |
| Last Day Drop: | February 21 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | January 23 |
| ICCOC Online Courses (2nd 8 Week Session) | |
|---|---|
| Start / End Date: | Mar. 20 - May 14 |
| Last Day to Add: | March 21 |
| Last Day to Drop: | April 17 |
| Last Day Full Refund: | march 24 |
Last Day for Complete Withdrawal of All Courses: Monday, April 24
Note: Courses dropped after the full refund period will be assigned a “W” withdrawal grade on the official transcript.
Courses dropped after the full refund period will be assigned a “W” withdrawal grade on the official transcript.
This calendar is subject to change.
Fast Track, and other special course schedules differ; beginning dates and refund dates vary.
Fast Track course drops are cancelled with refund only before second class meeting starts.
A student who registers but later is unable to attend must notify the college before the last date to cancel the course(s) or program to avoid charges and/or grades.
CENSUS DATE: Students who receive financial aid need to lock in their status as either full or part-time on this date: 01/20/2023.
Questions?
Contact the Records & Registration Office.
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Darci Curry Records Coordinator 712-852-5265 | dcurry@iowalakes.educreate new email Emmetsburg Campus |
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Barb Grandstaff Director of Registration and Records 712-362-7923 | bgrandstaff@iowalakes.educreate new email Estherville Campus |
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Barb Houseman Records Specialist 712-362-7922 | bhouseman@iowalakes.educreate new email Estherville Campus |
