2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Summer Session 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (L.L.M.) | August 11-22, M-F |
Fall Semester 2025 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Interview Week | June 16 - June 18, M-W |
| Transfer Student Orientation | July 25, F |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration | August 4, M, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 20, W |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 20 - 25, W-M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents | August 23, Sat |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) | August 25, M |
| Classes Begin | August 26, T (7 days before the University |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 1, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 3, W |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | September 4, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | September 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 Course | TBA |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | September 29, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | September 29, M |
| Last Day to Apply for a January Degree | TBA |
| 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 Classes | December 1, M |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | December 1, M |
| Reading Period | December 2 - 7, T-Sun |
| Examination Period | December 8 - 18, M-Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 19, F |
Spring Semester 2026 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 20, T (SAME day as the University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 29, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 29, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 30 - April 28, F-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | February 2, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | February 2, 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 16, M |
| Legislative Monday | February 17, T |
| Spring Recess (Same as University) | March 16 - 20, M-F |
| Last Day to Drop a Class | April 28, T |
| Last Day of Classes | April 28, T |
| Reading Period | April 29 - May 3, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | May 4 - 14, M-Th (1L Exams only on May 14) |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 15, F |
| University Commencement (tentative date) | May 14, W |
| Convocation | TBA |
| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents | May 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.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | Prior to the first class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 19, T |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 25, M |
| Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 19, F |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) (observed Friday, July 3) | July 3, F |
| Last Day of Classes | August 11, T |
| Examinations | August 13 - 14, Th-F |