Academic Calendar
As of 06.04.2026 | All dates are subject to change.
Term | Date | Time | Event |
Fall 2026 | Aug 10 (M) | First Day of Orientation | |
Aug 17 (M) | 8:30 a.m. | Classes Begin | |
Aug 17 (M) | 12:01 a.m. | ADD/ DROP/ SWAP in OPUS begins | |
Aug 20 (Th) | Online Degree Application for December 2026 Opens in OPUS | ||
Aug 24 (M) | 11:59 p.m. | ||
Sept 7 (M) | Labor Day (No Classes) | ||
Oct 9 (F) | 4:30 p.m. | Grading Basis Change Deadline (Sat/ Unsat) | |
Oct 20 (Tu) | Degree Application Deadline for December 2026 (Online application closes) | ||
Oct 26 (M) | 5:00 p.m. | Shopping cart feature opens in OPUS (Students can add courses to their cart and check for conflicts but cannot enroll until registration opens) | |
Oct 30 (F) | 4:30 p.m. | ||
Nov 3 (Tu) | 9:00 p.m. | Spring 2027 Priority Registration begins | |
Nov 5-12 (Th) | CHECK OPUS | Registration for classes | |
Nov 16 (M) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Spring 2027 Begins (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
Nov 23 (M) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Spring 2027 Ends (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
Nov 23 (M) | 9:00 p.m. | Classes End | |
Nov 26-27 (Th-F) | Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes) | ||
Nov 30- Dec 1 (M-Tu) | Reading Days | ||
Dec 2-11 (W-F) | Exam Period | ||
Dec 11 (F) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Spring 2027 Begins (All Programs) | |
Dec 21 (M) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Spring 2027 Ends (All Programs) | |
Dec 19 (Sa) | End of Term |
Term | Date | Time | Event |
Spring 2027 | Jan 4 (M) | Online Degree Application for May 2027 Opens in OPUS | |
Jan 5 (Tu) - Jan 11 | Trial Techniques | ||
Jan 12 (Tu) | 8:30 a.m. | Classes Begin | |
Jan 15 (F)** | 8:30 a.m. | Monday Classes Meet ** | |
Jan 12 (Tu) | 12:01 a.m. | ADD/DROP/SWAP in OPUS begins | |
Jan 18 (M) | MLK Holiday (no classes) | ||
Jan 20 (W) | 11:59 p.m. | ||
Feb 15 (M) | Degree Application Deadline for May 2027 (Online application closes) | ||
Mar 1 (M) | 4:30 p.m. | Grading Basis Change Deadline (Sat/Unsat) | |
Mar 2 (Tu) | Date of Record - Census Reporting | ||
Mar 8 – 12 (M-F) | Spring Break | ||
Mar 24 (W) | 5:00 p.m. | Shopping cart feature opens in OPUS (Students can add courses to their cart and check for conflicts but cannot enroll until registration opens) | |
Apr 2 (F) | 4:30 p.m. | Writing seminar pre-selection forms due | |
Apr 6 (Tu) | Fall 2027 Priority Registration Begins | ||
Apr 8 – 13 (Th-Tu) | CHECK OPUS | Registration for classes (Waitlists are not available during this period). Students can verify their specific enrollment dates and times in OPUS self-service. | |
Apr 14 (W) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Fall 2027 Begins (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
Apr 23 (F) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Fall 2027 Ends (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
Apr 23 (F) | Classes End | ||
Apr 23 (F)** | 8:30 a.m. | Monday Classes Meet ** | |
April 26-27 (M-Tu) | Reading Days | ||
Apr 28 – May 7 (W-F) | Exam Period | ||
May 7 (F) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Fall 2027 Begins (All Programs) | |
May 28 (F) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Fall 2027 Ends (All Programs) | |
TBD | Law School Commencement Ceremony | ||
May 10 (M) | University Commencement Ceremony | ||
May 10 (M) | End of Term |