Academic Calendars
College of Law Academic Calendar
Academic calendars provide a preliminary schedule of key dates and events for the current and UPCOMING academic year. PLEASE NOTE that the dates listed below are subject to change.
Summer 2026:
Events |
Dates |
| Priority Registration (By Appointment) |
March 2 - 5 |
| Open Registration | March 6 - May 8 |
| Open Registration for Fall 2026 | April 17 - August 14 |
| In-State Florida Residency for Tuition Purpose Re-Classification Request Period | March 2 - April 10 |
| CLASSES BEGIN | May 11 |
| State Employee registration begins (law students using State Employee Tuition Waiver form) | May 11 |
| Add/drop period: Late Registration Fee assessed if not registered during priority or open registration period ($100.00) | May 11 - 15 |
|
Last day to submit State Employee Tuition Waiver (law students only) Last day to submit Veteran Enrollment Certification and Out-of-State Waiver Forms |
May 15 |
| Intent to graduate application available. Prospective Summer 2026 graduates may apply for graduation (online through iRattler) | May 18 - June 18 |
| Last day to pay all fees without a late fee assessment ($100.00) | May 22 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Memorial Day (NO CLASSES) | May 22 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Juneteenth (NO CLASSES) | June 19 |
| Last day to withdraw from course(s) or for the semester without receiving failing grade(s) | June 26 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Independence Day (NO CLASSES) | July 3 |
| Memorial Day Make-Up (MONDAY classes meet) | July 14 |
| Juneteenth Make-Up (FRIDAY classes meet) | July 15 |
| Indpendence Day Make-Up (FRIDAY classes meet) | July 16 |
| Classes end | July 16 |
| Reading Period/Make-up Days - The reading period is subject to change in the event inclement weather or other extraordinary conditions occur during the semester and requires the addition of make-up days at the end of the semester. Classes will be scheduled on these days if needed. Students and faculty should not make travel plans during the reading period. | July 17 - 19 |
| Final Examination Period | July 20 - 24 |
| University Summer Commencement | July 31 - August 1 |
Tentative Dates For the 2026-2027 Academic School Year
Tentative Dates provide a preliminary schedule of key dates and events for the UPCOMING academic year. PLEASE NOTE that the dates and times listed below are subject to change.
FALL 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Priority Registration (By Appointment) | April 13 - 16 |
| Open Registration | April 17 - August 14 |
| In-State Florida Residency for Tuition Purpose Re-Classification Request Period | July 6 - August 7 |
| New Student Orientation | August 5 - 12 |
| CLASSES BEGIN | August 17 |
| State Employee registration begins (law students using State Employee Tuition Waiver form) | August 17 |
| Add/drop period: Late Registration Fee assessed if not registered during priority or open registration period ($100.00) | August 17 - 21 |
| Intent to graduate application available. Prospective Fall 2026 graduates may apply for graduation (online through iRattler) | August 31 - September 30 |
| Last day to submit Health Insurance Waiver without incurring fee for health insurance Last day to submit State Employee Tuition Waiver (law students only) Last day to submit Veteran Enrollment Certification and Out-of-State Waiver Forms | August 21 |
| Last day to pay all fees without a late fee assessment ($100.00) | August 28 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Labor Day (NO CLASSES) | September 7 |
| Last day to withdraw from course(s) or for the semester without receiving failing grade(s) | October 23 |
| Priority Registration for Spring 2027 (By Appointment) | October 26 - 29 |
| Open Registration for Spring 2027 | October 30 - January 5 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Veteran's Day (NO CLASSES) | November 11 |
| Labor Day Make-up (MONDAY classes meet on this Thursday) | November 12 |
| Veteran’s Day Make-up (WEDNESDAY classes meet on this Friday) | November 13 |
| Classes end | November 13 |
| Reading Period/Make-up Days - The reading period is subject to change in the event inclement weather or other extraordinary conditions occur during the semester and requires the addition of make-up days at the end of the semester. Classes will be scheduled on these days if needed. Students and faculty should not make travel plans during the reading period. | November 14 - 24 |
| Holiday – College of Law closed in observance of Thanksgiving | November 25 - 27 |
| Final Examination Period | November 30 - December 11 |
| University Fall Commencement | December 11 |
Spring 2027
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Priority Registration (By Appointment) | October 19, 2026 - October 22, 2026 |
| Open Registration | October 23, 2026 - January 5, 2027 |
| In-State Florida Residency for Tuition Purpose Re-Classification Request Period | October 23, 2026 - January 5, 2027 |
| CLASSES BEGIN | January 6 |
| State Employee registration begins (law students using State Employee Tuition Waiver form) | January 6 |
| Add/drop period: Late Registration Fee assessed if not registered during priority or open registration period ($100.00) | January 6 - 12 |
| Last day to submit Health Insurance Waiver without incurring fee for health insurance
Last day to submit State Employee Tuition Waiver (law students only) Last day to submit Veteran Enrollment Certification and Out-of-State Waiver Forms |
January 12 |
| Intent to graduate application available. Prospective Spring 2027 graduates may apply for graduation (online through iRattler) | January 19 - February 19 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day (NO CLASSES) | January 18 |
| Last day to pay all fees without a late fee assessment ($100.00) | January 19 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of President's Day (NO CLASSES) | January 19 |
| Priority Registration for Summer 2027 (By Appointment) | March 1 - 4 |
| Priority Registration for Summer 2027 (By Appointment) | March 5 - May 14 |
| SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (College of Law open) | March 8 - 12 |
| Last day to withdraw from course(s) or for the semester without receiving failing grade(s) | March 15 |
| Priority Registration for Fall 2027 (By Appointment) | April 5 - 8 |
| Open Registration for Fall 2027 | April 9 - August (TBD) |
| Martin Luther King Day Make-Up (MONDAY classes meet on this Thursday) | April 15 |
| President's Day Make-Up (MONDAY classes meet on this Friday) | April 16 |
| Classes end | April 16 |
| Reading Period/Make-up Days - The reading period is subject to change in the event inclement weather or other extraordinary conditions occur during the semester and requires the addition of make-up days at the end of the semester. Classes will be scheduled on these days if needed. Students and faculty should not make travel plans during the reading period. | April 17 - 25 |
| Final Examination Period | April 26 - May 7 |
| University Spring Commencement | May 7 - 8 |
| College of Law Hooding Ceremony | TBD |
Summer 2027
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Priority Registration (By Appointment) | March 1 - 4 |
| Open Registration | March 5 - May 14 |
| Open Registration for Fall 2027 | April 9 - August (TBD) |
| In-State Florida Residency for Tuition Purpose Re-Classification Request Period | March 1 - April 9 |
| CLASSES BEGIN | May 17 |
| State Employee registration begins (law students using State Employee Tuition Waiver form) | May 17 |
| Add/drop period: Late Registration Fee assessed if not registered during priority or open registration period ($100.00) | May 17 - 21 |
| Last day to submit State Employee Tuition Waiver (law students only) Last day to submit Veteran Enrollment Certification and Out-of-State Waiver Forms |
May 21 |
| Last day to pay all fees without a late fee assessment ($100.00) | May 28 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Memorial Day (NO CLASSES) | May 31 |
| Intent to graduate application available. Prospective Summer 2027 graduates may apply for graduation (online through iRattler) | June 1 - 30 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Juneteenth (NO CLASSES) | June 18 |
| Holiday − College of Law closed in observance of Independence Day (NO CLASSES) | July 5 |
| Last day to withdraw from course(s) or for the semester without receiving failing grade(s) | July 6 |
| Memorial Day Make-Up (MONDAY classes meet on this Monday) | July 27 |
| Juneteenth Make-Up (FRIDAY classes meet on this Tuesday) | July 27 |
| Indpendence Day Make-Up (MONDAY classes meet on this Wednesday) | July 28 |
| Classes end | July 28 |
| Reading Period/Make-up Days - The reading period is subject to change in the event inclement weather or other extraordinary conditions occur during the semester and requires the addition of make-up days at the end of the semester. Classes will be scheduled on these days if needed. Students and faculty should not make travel plans during the reading period. | July 29 - August 1 |
| Final Examination Period | August 2 - 6 |
| University Summer Commencement | August 6 |