2022-2023 Academic Calendar
Summer Session 2022
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (LL.M.) | August 15-26, M-F |
Fall Semester 2022 (13-Weeks) - Updated 3/21/22
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Student Orientation | July 25, M |
| Early Interview Week | July 26-28, W - F |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration |
July 28-29, Th-F and August 3-5, W-F |
| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 24, W |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 24-29, W- M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents |
August 27, Sat |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) |
August 28-30, Sun - T |
| UPDATED: Classes Begin | August 30, T (2 days before the University |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 5, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 7, W |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | September 8, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | September 8, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | September 9 - December 2, F-F |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | October 3, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | October 3, M |
| Last Day to Apply for a January Degree | TBA |
| UPDATED: Election Day (No Classes) | November 8, T |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 24-25, Th-F |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | December 2, F |
| Last Day of Classes | December 2, F |
| Reading Period | December 3 - 7, Sat - W |
| Examination Period | December 8-20, Th - T |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 21, W |
Spring Semester 2023 (13-weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 17, T (6 days before the University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 26, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 26, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 27- April 25, F-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | February 6, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | February 6, M |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Apply for a May Degree | Part-time students: TBA Full-time students: The Office of Records and Registration makes the application on the students' behalf. |
| Presidents' Day Holiday (No Classes) | February 20, M |
| Legislative Monday | February 21, T |
| Spring Recess (Same as University) | March 13-19, M-Sun |
| Last Day to Drop a Class | April 25, T |
| Last Day of Classes | April 25, T |
| Reading Period | April 26 - 30, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | May 1-11, M-Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 12, F |
| University Commencement | May 17, W |
| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents |
May 17, W by noon |
| Convocation | May 18, Th |
| Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) |
May 20, Sat by noon |
Summer Session 2023 - Updated 4/14/22
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
Prior to the First class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 23, T |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 29, M |
| UPDATED: Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 19, M |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) | July 4, T |
| Last Day of Classes | August 15, T |
| Examinations |
August 17 - 18, Th-F |
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