Academic calendar for Exchange Students
First Semester – Fall
- Mandatory Orientation: September 3, 2026
- Classes begin: September 7, 2026
- Classes End: December 5, 2026 (13 weeks of classes – 12 for the 1st and 2nd year undergraduate courses due to the suspension of classes for mandatory midterm exams)
- Mandatory Midterm Exams: October 19–24, 2026
(for 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate courses) - First Examination Period: December 9–19, 2026
(a single exam date for all first-semester courses) - Second Examination Period: January 7–30, 2027
Christmas Holidays: From December 21, 2026, to January 6, 2027
Second Semester – Spring
- Mandatory Orientation: January 28, 2027
- Classes begin on February 1, 2027
- Classes End: May 8, 2027 (13 weeks excluding the Easter holidays – 12 for the 1st and 2nd year undergraduate courses due to the suspension of classes for mandatory midterm exams)
- Mandatory Midterm Exams: March 8–13, 2027
(for 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate courses) - First Examination Period: May 10–22, 2027
(a single exam date for all second-semester courses) - Second Examination Period: May 24 to June 26, 2027
Easter Holidays: March 25–30, 2027
Public HolidaysNovember 1 - All Saints' Day
December 8 - Immaculate Conception
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26 - St. Stephen's Day
January 1 - New Year's Day
January 6 - Epiphany
March 28 - Easter Sunday
March 29 - Easter Monday
April 25 - Liberation Day
May 1 - Labor Day
June 2 - Republic Day
June 29 - Saint Peter and Saint Paul (only in Rome)
First and Second Examination Periods: Guidelines and Student Practices
Each semester, there will be at least two exam opportunities for all courses.
The Second Examination Period officially marks the end of the academic semester. However, many exchange students choose to complete their exams earlier, typically during the First Examination Period. Students can take all their exams in the First Period, all in the Second, or split them between the two — this is the most common approach among Luiss students.
Please note that during the First Examination Period, only one exam opportunity is offered per course. Given that exam dates and times may overlap—especially across different years, programs, or levels—students might not be able to take all required exams during the First Examination Period and may need to take the remaining exams during the Second Examination Period.
The date of the final exam taken will be recorded to verify attendance for certification purposes.
First Semester – Fall
- Mandatory Orientation: 2 September 2027
- Classes begin: 6 September 2027
- Classes End: 4 December 2027
(13 weeks of classes – 12 for the undergraduate courses due to the suspension of classes for mandatory midterm exams) - Mandatory Midterm Exams: 18–23 October 2027 (TBC)
(for undergraduate courses only) - First Examination Period: 6–21 December 2027
(a single exam date for all first-semester courses) - Second Examination Period: 7–29 January 2028
Christmas Holidays: From 22 December 2027 to 6 January 2028
Second Semester – Spring
- Mandatory Orientation: 27 January 2028
- Classes begin: 31 January 2028
- Classes End: 6 May 2028
(13 weeks of classes – 12 for the undergraduate courses due to the suspension of classes for mandatory midterm exams) - Mandatory Midterm Exams: 6–11 March 2028 (TBC)
(for undergraduate courses only) - First Examination Period: 8–20 May 2028
(a single exam date for all second-semester courses) - Second Examination Period: 22 May to 28 June 2028
Easter Holidays: 13–18 April 2028 (TBC)
Public Holidays
1 November - All Saints’ Day
8 December - Immaculate Conception
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - St. Stephen’s Day
1 January - New Year’s Day
6 January - Epiphany
16 April - Easter Sunday
17 April - Easter Monday
25 April - Liberation Day
1 May - Labour Day
2 June - Republic Day
29 June - Saint Peter and Saint Paul (only in Rome)
First and Second Examination Periods: Guidelines and Student Practices
Each semester, there will be at least two exam opportunities for all courses.
The Second Examination Period officially marks the end of the academic semester.However, many exchange students choose to complete their exams earlier, typically during the First Examination Period. Students can take all their exams in the First Period, all in the Second, or split them between the two — this is the most common approach among Luiss students.
Please note that during the First Examination Period, only one exam opportunity is offered per course. Given that exam dates and times may overlap—especially across different years, programs, or levels—students might not be able to take all required exams during the First Examination Period and may need to take the remaining exams during the Second Examination Period.
The date of the final exam taken will be recorded to verify attendance for certification purposes.
Key Dates for Incoming Exchange Students
Event | Deadline / Timeframe |
| Nomination by the Partner University | From April 1 to May 8 (includes Fall-Semester, Spring-Semester, and Full-Year Students) |
| Online Exchange Application | From April 1 to May 15 |
| Issuance of Acceptance Letters | Late May for Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and Full-Year students Late October for exceptional second-round, Spring-Semester students |
| Pre-registration on the Universitaly Portal (Only for students who need a study visa) | Upon receiving the Acceptance Letter, students are encouraged to complete their pre-enrollment as soon as possible, before applying for a study visa at the Consulate. Pre-registration is required. For Second Semester (Spring) Students: Pre-registration must be completed no later than November 30. |
| Course Registration | June/July for the Fall Semester December for the Spring Semester |
| Signing of Learning Agreements (Before the Mobility) | Fall Semester: After course registration in June/July, until early September Spring Semester: After course registration in December |
| Signing of Learning Agreements (During the Mobility) | Fall Semester: After the first week of classes in September Spring Semester: After the first week of classes in February |
| Signature for Confirmation of Stay | Once all of a student’s exams have been recorded on their personal Web Self-Service page, they may request the Confirmation of Stay to be signed either: By email: in_erasmusexchange@luiss.it In person: at the International Student Mobility Office |
| Issuance of Transcript of Records | Fall Semester: Spring & Full Year: Mid-July |
International Student Mobility
Viale Romania, 32
00197 Rome
T: +39 06 85225642
in_erasmusexchange@luiss.it
Front Office Hours
Morning
Tuesday to Friday
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon
Monday to Thursday
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.