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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.

ADD/ DROP/ SWAP in OPUS ends

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.

Writing seminar pre-selection forms due

Nov 3 (Tu)

9:00 p.m.

Spring 2027 Priority Registration begins

Nov 5-12 (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 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
(M)

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.

ADD/DROP/SWAP in OPUS ends

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