2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Summer Session 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (L.L.M.) | August 10-21, M-F |
Fall Semester 2026 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Interview Week | TBA |
| Transfer Student Orientation | TBA |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration | TBA |
| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 19, W |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 19-24, W-M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents | August 22, Sat |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) | August 24, M |
| Classes Begin | August 25, T (9 days before the University |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | September 3, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | September 3, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | September 4 - November 30, F-M |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 7, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 9, W |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | October 1, Th |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | October 1, Th |
| Fall Break (No Classes) | October 12, M |
| Last Day to Apply for a January Degree | TBA |
| Election Day (No Classes) | November 3, T |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 26-27, Th-F |
| Last Day of Classes | November 30, M |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | November 30, M |
| Reading Period | December 1-6, T-Sun |
| Examination Period | December 7-17, M-Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 18, F |
Spring Semester 2027 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 1L Grades Due | January 8, F |
| Winter Interview Program | January 13-15, W-F |
| Classes Begin | January 19, T (Same day as the University) |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 26, T at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 26, T at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 27-April 27, W-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | February 1, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | February 1, 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 15, M |
| Legislative Monday | February 16, T |
| Spring Recess (Same as University) | March 15-21, M-Sun |
| Last Day to Drop a Class | April 27, T |
| Last Day of Classes | April 27, T |
| Reading Period | April 28-May 2, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | May 3-13, M-Th (1L Exams only on May 13) |
| University Commencement (tentative date) | May 13, Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 14, F |
| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents | May 15, Sat by 10:00 am |
| Convocation | TBA |
| Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) | May 20, Th by 10:00 am |
Summer Session 2027
For summer graduate tax courses, please see Summer Session Courses.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | Prior to the first class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 17, M |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 31, M |
| Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 18, F |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) (observed Monday, July 5) | July 5, M |
| Last Day of Classes | August 17, T |
| Examinations | August 19-20, Th-F |