Academic Services

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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