Academic Calendar
Summer 2026
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Summer Registration Begins | April 13 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Late Registration | May 26 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Classes Begin | June 1 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Drop Only Ends | June 4 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Withdrawal Ends | June 29 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Classes End | July 16 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Study Period | July 17-19 |
| Summer Semester (LAW) Exam Period | July 20-21 |
University Holidays
| Holiday | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day: University Offices Closed | May 22-25 |
| Juneteenth Holiday: University Offices Closed | June 19 |
| Independence Day: University Offices Closed | July 3 |
Fall 2026
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Fall Registration Begins | April 15 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Late Registration & Add | August 17 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) New Student Orientation | August 17-21 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Classes Begin | August 24 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Drop Only Ends | August 31 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Week 5 Assessments | September 21-27 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Withdrawal Ends | October 16 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Week 10 Assessments | October 26-November 1 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Classes End | December 7 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Study Period | December 8-9 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Final Exam Period | December 10-18 |
| Fall Semester (LAW) Grade Deadline | January 4 |
University Holidays
| Holiday | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Labor Day: University Offices Closed Make-Up Date for Law School Classes: November 30 (Monday Schedule) |
September 7 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day: University Offices Closed Make-Up Date for Law School Classes: December 1 (Monday Schedule) |
October 13 |
| Veterans Day: University Offices Closed Make-Up Date for Law School Classes: November 25 (Tuesday Schedule) |
November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday: University Offices Closed Make-Up Dates for Law School Classes: December 3 (Thursday Schedule); December 7 (Wednesday Schedule) |
November 25-28 |
| Holiday Break - University Closed | December 20 - January 1 |
Spring 2027
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Spring Registration Begins | October TBA |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Late Registration & Add | January 5 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Classes Begin | January 11 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Drop Only Ends | January 19 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Week 5 Assessments | February 8-14 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Withdrawal Ends | March 8 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Week 10 Assessments | March 15-21 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Classes End | April 28 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Study Period | April 29 - May 2 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Final Exam Period | May 3-12 |
| Spring Semester (LAW) Grade Deadline | June 1 |
University Holidays
| Holiday | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Day: University Offices Closed Make-Up Date for Law School Classes: April 26 (Monday Schedule) |
January 18 |
| President's Day: University Offices Closed Make-Up Date for Law School Classes: April 28 (Monday Schedule) |
February 15 |
| Spring Break: University Offices Closed Make-Up Date for Law School Classes: April 27 (Friday Schedule) |
March 26 - April 2 |
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