Academic Calendar
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* The College’s MLS Program follows the University’s academic calendar.
Spring 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Course Week | Monday-Friday, January 12-16 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19 |
| First Day of Spring Semester | Tuesday, January 20 |
| Spring Break | Monday-Friday, March 16-20 |
| Classes End | Thursday, April 30 |
| Reading Period | Friday-Sunday, May 1-3 |
| Exams Begin | Monday, May 4 |
| Exams End | Friday, May 15 |
| Hooding Ceremony | Saturday, May 16 |
Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LLM Welcome Week | Monday-Friday, August 10-14 |
| New Student Orientation/Short Course Week | Monday-Friday, August 17-21 |
| First Day of Fall Semester | Monday, August 24 |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 7 |
| Fall Break | Monday-Friday, October 12-16 |
| Election Day (Classes Meet—Liberal Attendance Policy) | Tuesday, November 3 |
| Veterans Day (Classes Meet) | Wednesday, November 11 (University Observance) |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday-Friday, November 26-27 |
| Last Day of Classes |
Friday, December 4 |
| Reading Period |
Saturday-Monday, December 5-7 |
| Exams Begin | Tuesday, December 8 |
| Exams End |
Friday, December 18 |
Spring 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Course Week | Monday-Friday, January 11-15 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18 |
| First Day of Spring Semester | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Spring Break | Monday-Friday, March 15-20 |
| Classes End | Thursday, April 29 |
| Reading Period | Friday-Sunday, April 30 - May 2nd |
| Exams Begin | Monday, May 3 |
| Exams End | Friday, May 14 |
| Hooding Ceremony | Saturday, May 15 |