SIU Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for SIU

• Spring Semester: Starts in April, ends in July.
• Fall Semester: Starts in September, ends in January.
• Exam Periods: Mid-July for Spring, Mid-January for Fall.
• Holidays: Golden Week in late April to early May, Obon in mid-August, New Year's in early January.
• Faculty Application Deadlines: Typically in November for Spring hires, May for Fall hires.
• Sabbatical Dates: Varies by faculty, usually planned a year in advance.
• Official Academic Calendar: SIU Academic Calendar