Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Incoming International Students (J.D., LL.M.) 
Mandatory Orientation
Fri. 8/21
Foundations Week
(Incoming J.D. Students)
Mon. 8/24
Classes Begin
(Returning Students)
Mon. 8/31
Labor Day - no classesMon. 9/7
Classes EndFri. 12/04
Thanksgiving Holiday/Fall BreakTues. 11/24 - Fri. 11/27
Reading Period – no classesSat. 12/5 - Mon. 12/7
Final ExamsTues. 12/8 - Fri. 12/18
Fall 2026
Classes BeginMon. 1/11
MLK Day - no classesMon. 1/18
Remembrance DaySat. 2/13
Spring BreakSat. 3/6 - Sun. 3/14
Classes EndTues. 4/20
Reading Period – no classesWed. 4/21 - Sun. 4/25
Final ExamsMon. 4/26 - Thurs. 5/6
CommencementFri. 5/7
Spring 2027
Classes BeginMon. 5/17
Memorial Day – no classesMon. 5/31
Juneteenth - no classesFri. 6/18
Classes EndTues. 7/7 (Schedule as a Friday)
Reading Period – no classesWed. 7/8 - Sun. 7/11
Independence DayMon. 7/5
Final ExamsMon. 7/12 - Wed. 7/14
Summer 2027