Summer Session 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law (L.L.M.) | August 14-25, M-F |
Fall Semester 2023 (13-Weeks)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Student Orientation | July 24, M |
| Early Interview Week | July 26 - 28, W-F |
| Transfer and Visiting Students Participate in Registration |
July 31, M, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and
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| Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls | August 23, W |
| Orientation (J.D.) | August 23 - 28, W-M |
| Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents |
August 26, Sat |
| Orientation (Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students) |
August 27 - 28, Sun-M |
| Classes Begin | August 29, T (6 days before the University |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) | September 4, M |
| Legislative Monday | September 6, W |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | September 7, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | September 7, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | September 8 - December 1, F-F |
| Last Day to Add a Graduate Non-Law Course | TBA |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | October 2, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | October 2, M |
| Last Day to Apply for a January Degree | TBA |
| Election Day (No Classes) | November 7, T |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 23 - 24, Th-F |
| Last Day to Drop a Class for the Semester | December 1, F |
| Last Day of Classes | December 1, F |
| Reading Period | December 2 - 6, Sat-W |
| Examination Period | December 7 - 19, Th-T |
| Examination Make-up Day | December 20, W |
Spring Semester 2024 (13-Weeks) - Last updated 11/29/23
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin (updated) | January 16, T ( |
| Last Day to Add a Law School Course | January 25, Th at 9:30 am |
| End of Add/Drop on COURSES | January 25, Th at 9:30 am |
| Credit/Fail Option (J.D.) | January 26 - April 23, F-T |
| Last Day to Add Directed Research | February 5, M |
| Last Day to Add a Writing Credit | February 5, 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 19, M |
| Legislative Monday | February 20, T |
| Spring Recess (Same as University) | March 18-24, M-Sun |
| Last Day to Drop a Class | April 23, T |
| Last Day of Classes | April 23, T |
| Reading Period | April 24 - 28, W-Sun |
| Examination Period | April 29 - May 9, M-Th |
| Examination Make-up Day | May 10, F |
| University Commencement (UPDATED date) |
May 15, W
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| Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents |
May 15, W by 10:00 am
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| Convocation (UPDATED date) | May 16, Th |
| Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) |
May 18, Sat by 10:00 am
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Summer Session 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration |
Prior to the First class meeting |
| Classes Begin | May 21, T |
| Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes) | May 27, M |
| Juneteenth (No Classes) | June 19, W |
| Deadline to Apply for a September Degree | TBA |
| Fourth of July Holiday (No Classes) | July 4, Th |
| Last Day of Classes | August 13, T |
| Examinations |
August 15 - 16, Th-F |