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Academic Calendar
As of 08.27.2025 | All dates are subject to change.
| Term | Date | Time | Event |
| Fall 2025 | Aug 11 (M) | First Day of Orientation | |
| Aug 13 (W) | Online Degree Application for December 2025 Opens in OPUS | ||
| Aug 18 (M) | 8:30 a.m. | Classes Begin | |
| Aug 18 (M) | 12:01 a.m. | ADD/DROP/SWAP in OPUS begins | |
| Aug 25 (M) | 11:59 p.m. | ADD/DROP/SWAP in OPUS ends | |
| Sept 1 (M) | Labor Day (No Classes) | ||
| Oct 10 (F) | 4:30 p.m. | Grading Basis Change Deadline (Sat/Unsat) | |
| Oct 27 (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 31 (F) | Degree Application Deadline for December 2025 (Online application closes) | ||
| Oct 31 (F) | 4:30 p.m. | Writing seminar pre-selection forms due | |
| Nov 4 (Tu) | 9:00 p.m. | Spring 2026 Priority Registration begins | |
| Nov 6-13 (Th) | 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. | |
| Nov 17 (M) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Spring 2026 Begins (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
| Nov 24 (M) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Spring 2026 Ends (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
| Nov 24 (M) | Classes End | ||
| Nov 27-28 (Th-F) | Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes) | ||
| Dec 1-2 (M-Tu) | Reading Days | ||
| Dec 3-12 (W-F) | Exam Period | ||
| Dec 12 (F) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Spring 2026 Begins (All Program) | |
| Dec 22 (M) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Spring 2026 Ends (All Programs) | |
| Dec 20 (Sa) | End of Term |
| Term | Date | Time | Event |
Spring 2026 | Jan 5 (M) | Online Degree Application for May 2026 Opens in OPUS | |
| Jan 5 (M) | 8:30 a.m. | Classes Begin | |
| Jan 5 (M) | 12:01 a.m. | ADD/DROP/SWAP in OPUS begins | |
| Jan 13 (Tu) | 11:59 p.m. | ADD/DROP/SWAP in OPUS ends | |
| Jan 19 (M) | MLK Holiday (no classes) | ||
| Feb 16 (M) | Degree Application Deadline for May 2026 (Online application closes) | ||
| Feb 27 (F) | 4:30 p.m. | Grading Basis Change Deadline (Sat/Unsat) | |
| Mar 2 (M) | Date of Record - Census Reporting | ||
| Mar 9 – 13 (M-F) | Spring Break | ||
| Mar 25 (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 7 (Tu) | Fall 2026 Priority Registration Begins | ||
| Apr 9 – 14 (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 15 (W) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Fall 2026 Begins (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
| Apr 20 (M) | 9:00 p.m. | 1st Open Enrollment for Fall 2026 Ends (All Programs) Waitlists are available | |
| Apr 20 (M) | Classes End | ||
| April 21 (Tu) | Reading Day | ||
| Apr 22 – May 1 (W-F) | Exam Period | ||
| May 1 (F) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Fall 2026 Begins (All Programs) | |
| May 29 (F) | 5:00 p.m. | 2nd Open Enrollment for Fall 2026 Ends (All Programs) | |
| May 2 – 8 (Sa-F) | Trial Techniques | ||
| May 8-10 (F-Su) | Law School Commencement Ceremony | ||
| May 11 (M) | University Commencement Ceremony | ||
| May 11 (M) | End of Term |