Academic calendar for exchange students
First Semester – Fall
- Mandatory arrival date: September 4, 2025
- Classes begin: September 8, 2025
- Classes end: December 6, 2025 (13 weeks of classes)
- First examination period: December 9–20 , 2025
(One exam date for each first-semester course) - Second examination period for all courses: January 7–31 , 2026
- Retake Sessions for 2nd-Year Graduate Courses: May 25 to June 27, 2026, and August 27 to September 5, 2026
Christmas Holidays: From December 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026
Second Semester – Spring
- Mandatory arrival date: January 29, 2026
- Classes begin: February 2, 2026
- Classes end: May 9, 2026 (13 weeks of classes)
- First examination period: May 11–23, 2026
(One exam date for each second-semester course) - Second examination period for all courses: May 25 to June 27, 2026
- Retake Sessions for 2nd-Year Graduate Courses: August 27 to September 5, 2026
Easter Holidays: April 2–7, 2026
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
April 5 - Easter Sunday
April 6 - Easter Monday
April 25 - Liberation Day
May 1 - Labor Day
June 2 - Republic Day
June 29 - Saint Peter and Saint Paul (only in Rome)
Exam Opportunities – An Overview
General Rule (All Students & Courses)- A minimum of two exam sessions per course per semester
- Provides flexibility in academic planning
- If the exam is failed:
- Students are allowed to retake it during the next exam session within the same semester.
(excluding Law courses, which follow the undergraduate policy)
Students may take advantage of only ONE exam session per course each semester.
If the exam is failed on the first attempt, a retake is only allowed during:
Spring session → for fall semester courses.
Late August/September session → for Spring semester courses.
First and Second Examination Periods: Guidelines and Student Practices
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, there is only one exam opportunity 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: 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.
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
Opening hours
Monday to Friday:
10 AM to 12 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
3 PM to 4 PM