Summer Session 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (LL.M.) | August 16-27, M-F |
All Semesters are 13 weeks long
Fall Semester 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Student Orientation | July 29, Th |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration |
July 29-30, Th-F and August 4-6, W-F |
| Early Interview Week | August 3-5, Tu-Th |
| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 25, W |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 25-30, W-M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents |
August 28, Sat |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) |
August 30-31, M-Tu |
| Classes Begin | September 1, W |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 6, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 8, W |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | September 9, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | September 9, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | September 13 - December 3, F-F |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | October 4, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | October 4, M |
| Apply for January Degree | TBA |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 25-26, Th-F |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | December 3, F |
| Last Day of Classes | December 3, F |
| Reading Period | December 6-8, M-W |
| Examination Period | December 9-21, Th-Tu |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 22, W |
Spring Semester 2022
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 18, Tu (6 days before the University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 26, W at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 26, W at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 27- April 26, Th-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | February 15, Tu |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | February 15, Tu |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Apply for a May Degree | For Part-time students: TBA For Full-time students: The Office of Records and Registration makes the application on the students' behalf. |
| President's Day Holiday (No Classes) | February 21, M |
| Legislative Monday | February 22, Tu |
| Spring Recess (Same as the University) | March 14-20, M -Sun |
| Last Day to Drop a Class | April 26, Tu |
| Last Day of Classes | April 26, Tu |
| Reading Period | April 27 - May 1, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | May 2 - 12, M-Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 13, F |
| University Commencement (tentative date) | May 18, W |
| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents |
May 18, W by noon |
| Convocation (tentative date) | May 19, Th |
| Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) |
May 21, Sat by noon |
Summer Session 2022 - Updated 4/14/22
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | May 16, M |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 30, M |
| UPDATED: Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 20, M |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday | July 4, M |
| Last Day of Classes | August 17, W |