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Academic Calendar
As of 10.24.2024 | All dates are subject to change.
| Term | Date | Event |
| Fall 2024 | ||
| Aug 12 (M) | First Day of Orientation | |
| Aug 14 (W) | Online Degree Application Opens in OPUS | |
| Aug 19 (M) | Classes Begin (ADD/DROP in OPUS begins) | |
| Aug 26 (M) | Schedule Change Ends (ADD/DROP in OPUS ends) | |
| Sept 2 (M) | Labor Day (No Classes) | |
| Oct 11 (F) | Grading Basis Change Deadline (Pass/Fail Selection in OPUS) | |
| Oct 14 (M) | Date of Record - Census Reporting | |
| Oct 28 (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 (Th) | Degree Application Deadline (Online application closes) | |
| Oct 31 (Th) | Writing seminar pre-selection forms due | |
| Nov 4 (M) | Spring 2025 Priority Registration begins | |
| Nov 7-14 (Th) | Registration for classes (Waitlists are not available during this period). Students can verify their specific enrollment dates and times in OPUS self-service. | |
| Nov 18-25 (M) | 1st Open Enrollment | |
| Nov 25 (M) | Classes End | |
| Nov 28 - 29 (Th-F) | Thanksgiving Recess | |
| Dec 4 - Dec 13 (W-F) | Exam Period | |
| Dec 13 (F) - Dec 23 (M) | 2nd Open Enrollment | |
| Dec 14 (Sa) | Law School Reception Ceremony for Graduates | |
| Dec 21 (Sa) | End of Term |
| Term | Date | Event |
| Spring 2025 | ||
| Jan 3 (F) | Online Degree Application Opens | |
| TBD | First Day of Orientation | |
| Jan 6 (M) | Classes Begin (ADD/DROP in OPUS begins) | |
| Jan 14 (Tu) | Schedule Change Ends (ADD/DROP in OPUS ends) | |
| Jan 20 (M) | MLK Holiday (no classes) | |
| Feb 14 (F) | Spring Graduation Application closes (Online application closes) | |
| Feb 28 (F) | Grading Basis Change Deadline | |
| Mar 3 (M) | Date of Record - Census Reporting | |
| Mar 10 - 14 (M-F) | Spring Break | |
| TBD | Fall 2025 Pre-Registration Begins | |
| Apr 21 (M) | Spring 2025 Classes End | |
| Apr 22 – May 2 (T-F) | Spring 2025 Exam Period | |
| May 3-9 (Sa - F) | Trial Techniques | |
| May 11 (Su) | Law School Commencement Ceremony | |
| May 12 (M) | University Commencement Ceremony |