Fall Semester 2026
Academic Calendar
| Date(s) |
Day |
Description |
| August 3 - August 15 |
Monday - Friday |
LLM Program - Introduction to U.S. Legal Sys. Course & Orientation |
| August 8 - August 14 |
Saturday - Friday |
JD Program – New & Transfer Student Orientation |
| August 17 |
Monday |
First Day of Classes |
| August 28 |
Friday |
Last of Add/Drop* |
| August 28 |
Friday |
Deadline for ADA Non-Exam & Exam Accommodations |
| August 31 |
Monday |
ExamSoft Registration Begins |
| September 7 |
Monday |
Labor Day Holiday (no classes) |
| October 10 |
Friday |
Deadline for Exam Conflict Form Submission & Exam Accommodations |
| October 20 |
Tuesday |
InService Day (no classes) |
| November 11 |
Wednesday |
Veterans Day Observed (no classes) |
| November 18 |
Wednesday |
Last Day of Classes |
| November 19 - November 21 |
Thursday - Saturday |
Hurricane Make-up Day (if needed) + |
| November 21 - November 29 |
Saturday - Sunday |
Reading Period/Thanksgiving Break |
| December 1 - December 14 |
Tuesday - Monday |
Final Exam Period |
| December 15 |
Tuesday |
December Graduate Celebration |
| January 5, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. |
Tuesday |
Grade Deadline for Fall 2026 Semester |
+NOTE: If classes are canceled due to a hurricane or other emergency, classes will be held on Thursday & Friday, November 20 & November 21. If these make-up days are not needed, there will be no classes held on these days.
Spring Semester 2027
Academic Calendar
| Date(s) |
Day |
Description |
| January 11 |
Monday |
First Day of Classes |
| January 18 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes) |
| January 22 |
Friday |
Last Day of Add/Drop* |
| January 22 |
Friday |
Deadline for ADA Non Exam & Exam Accommodations |
| January 25 |
Monday |
ExamSoft Registration Begins |
| February 23 - February 24 |
Tuesday - Wednesday |
February Florida Bar Exam - GOOD LUCK! |
| March 8 |
Monday |
Deadline for Exam Conflicts and Exam Accommodations |
| March 15 - March 19 |
Monday - Friday |
Spring Break (no classes) |
| March 26 |
Friday |
School Holiday (no classes) |
| April 20 |
Tuesday |
FRIDAY CLASS SCHEDULE |
| April 21 |
Wednesday |
Last Day of Classes (FRIDAY CLASS SCHEDULE) |
| April 22- April 23 |
Thursday - Friday |
Reading Period |
| April 25 - May 6 |
Saturday - Thursday |
Final Exam Period |
| May 7 |
Friday |
Graduate Awards & Celebration |
| May 9 |
Sunday |
Commencement |
| May 25 before 9:00 a.m. |
Monday |
Last day grades are due for Spring 2026 semester |
| January 29, 2027 |
Friday |
Campus to Career Day for Students & In-Service for Faculty |
Summer Semester 2027
Academic Calendar
| Date(s) |
Day |
Description |
| June 7 |
Monday |
First Day of Classes |
| June 17 |
Thursday |
ADA Non-Exam Accommodations Deadline |
| June 17 |
Thursday |
Last Day of Add/Drop* |
| June 18 |
Friday |
Juneteenth Holiday observed (no classes) |
| July 1 |
Thursday |
Deadline for Exam Conflict & Exam Accommodation Submission |
| July 5 |
Monday |
Independence Day Holiday observed (no classes) |
| July 26 |
Monday |
Last Day of Classes |
| July 27 - July 28 |
Tuesday - Wednesday |
July Florida Bar Exam - GOOD LUCK! |
| July 27 - July 28 |
Tuesday - Wednesday |
Reading Period |
| July 29 - August 4 |
Thursday - Wednesday |
Final Exam Period |
| August 13 at 12:00p.m. |
Friday |
Last day grades are due for Summer 2027 session |
*Experiential Learning Courses (including clinics and externships) and condensed/mini/weekend courses may have a different add/drop date. For additional information, please consult the Registrar's Office.
