2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Summer Session 2025

EventDate
Introduction to U.S. Law (L.L.M.)August 11-22, M-F

Fall Semester 2025 (13-Weeks)

EventDate
Early Interview WeekJune 16 - June 18, M-W
Transfer Student OrientationJuly 25, F
Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in RegistrationAugust 4, M, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1LsAugust 20, W
Orientation (J.D.)August 20 - 25, W-M
Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning ResidentsAugust 23, Sat
Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students)August 25, M
Classes BeginAugust 26, T (7 days
before the University
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes)September 1, M
Legislative MondaySeptember 3, W
Last Day to Add a Law School CourseSeptember 4, Th at 9:30 am
End of Add/Drop on COURSESSeptember 4, Th at 9:30 am
Credit/Fail Option (J.D.)September 5 - December 1, F-M
Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law CourseTBA
Last Day to Add Directed ResearchSeptember 29, M
Last Day to Add a Writing CreditSeptember 29, M
Last Day to Apply for a January DegreeTBA
Fall Break (No Classes)October 13, M
Election Day (No Classes)November 4, T
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)November 27 - 28, Th-F
Last Day of ClassesDecember 1, M
Last Day to Drop a Class for the SemesterDecember 1, M
Reading PeriodDecember 2 - 7, T-Sun
Examination PeriodDecember 8 - 18, M-Th
Examination Make-up DayDecember 19, F

Spring Semester 2026 (13-Weeks) 

EventDate
Classes BeginJanuary 20, T
(SAME day as the University)
Last Day to Add a Law School CourseJanuary 29, Th at 9:30 am
End of Add/Drop on COURSESJanuary 29, Th at 9:30 am
Credit/Fail Option (J.D.)January 30 - April 28, F-T
Last Day to Add Directed ResearchFebruary 2, M
Last Day to Add a Writing CreditFebruary 2, M
Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law CourseTBA
Apply for a May DegreePart-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 16, M
Legislative MondayFebruary 17, T
Spring Recess (Same as University)  March 16 - 20, M-F
Last Day to Drop a ClassApril 28, T
Last Day of ClassesApril 28, T
Reading PeriodApril 29 - May 3, W-Sun
Examination PeriodMay 4 - 14, M-Th (1L Exams only on May 14)
Examination Make-up DayMay 15, F
University Commencement (tentative date)May 14, W
ConvocationTBA
Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating ResidentsMay 16, Sat by 10:00 am
Residence Services Check-out  for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s)May 19, T by 10:00 am

Summer Session 2026

For summer graduate tax courses, please see Summer Session Courses

EventDate
RegistrationPrior to the first class meeting
Classes BeginMay 19, T
Memorial Day Holiday  (No Classes)May 25, M
Juneteenth (No Classes)June 19, F
Deadline to Apply for a September DegreeTBA
Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes)
(observed Friday, July 3)
July 3, F
Last Day of ClassesAugust 11, T
ExaminationsAugust 13 - 14, Th-F