Office of the Registrar

Your partners in academic policy and requirements

The Simpson College Office of the Registrar assists students and the larger community to work within the parameters of the Simpson College academic policies and requirements, while respecting the dignity of all who seek our assistance.

Registrar Information

Important Dates

Spring Semester 2025
Aug 23	Freshmen/Transfers Arrive
Aug 25	Returning Students Arrive
Aug 26	Continuing & Graduate Full Semester and Term 1 Courses Begin
Aug 26	Traditional Students Registration Day
Aug 27	Traditional Full Semester Classes Begin
Aug 28	All College Convocation
Sept 2	Labor Day-Regular Class Day
Sept 2	Last Day to Add/Drop- All Full Semester and Term 1 Courses
TBA	Last Day to Withdraw from any Term 1 course
Oct 11	Mid-Term Date
Oct 12	Family Weekend/Homecoming
Oct 16	Mid-Term Grades Due
Oct 17-18	Fall Break, No Classes (Traditional Course Offerings)
TBA	Last Day of Term 1 Courses
TBA	Term 2 Courses Begin
TBA	Term 1 Grades Due
TBA	Last Day to Add/Drop Term 2 Courses
Nov 4	Last Day to Withdraw From Any Full Semester Course
Nov 27-29	Thanksgiving Break
TBA	Last Day to Withdraw from Any Term 2 Course
Dec 5	Last Class Day (Traditional Courses)
Dec 6	College Reading Day (Traditional Program)
Dec 9-12	Fall 2024 Final Exam Week (Traditional Program) *Dec. 12 Snow Make up Day
TBA	Last Day of Class for C & G Full Semester Courses
Dec 13	December Commencement
Dec 13	Christmas Recess Begins
TBA	Last Day of Term 2 Courses
Dec 16	All Fall Full Semester Course Grades Due
TBA	Term 2 Grades Due
Jan 13	All Spring Full Semester & Term 3 Classes Begin
Jan 17	Last Day to Add/Drop- All Full Semester and Term 3 Courses
Jan 20	MLK Day of Service-No Classes for Full Semester Courses (Term 3 meet online)
TBA	Last Day to Withdraw from Any Term 3 Course
Feb 28	Mid-Term Date
March 5	Mid-Term Grades Due
TBA	Last Day of Term 3 Courses
TBA	Term 4 Courses Begin
TBA	Term 3 Grades Due
TBA	Last Day to Add/Drop Term 4 Courses
March 15-23	Spring Break-All Full Semester Courses (Term 4 courses Meet Online)
March 27	Last Day to Withdraw From Any Full Semester Course
March 31	Graduation Applications Due
April 2	Campus Day (No Classes for Traditional Courses)
April 21	Easter Recess (No full semester courses-Term 4 courses meet online)
TBA	Last Day to Withdraw from Any Term 4 Course
April 23	Honors Convocation Ceremony
April 24	Research & Creativity Symposium (No Class)
April 25	Last Day of Class (Traditional Program)
April 28	College Reading Day (Traditional Program)
April 29-May 1	Spring Final Exam Week (Traditional Program)
TBA	Last Day of Class for C & G Full Semester Courses
May 3	Commencement
TBA	Last Day of Class Term 4 Courses
May 6	All Spring Full Semester Course Grades Due
TBA	Term 4 Grades Due

Contact Information

Our office is located on the first floor of Hillman Hall. You can visit during open office hours or call 515-961-1642 or 800-362-2454. If you are sending documents via fax, dial 515-961-1310.