Academic Calendar

Overview

KU Law's academic calendar includes semester start and end dates, exam dates and academic breaks.

The Office of the University Registrar posts approved academic calendars for future years, which includes academic breaks through 2025-26. Please note that the semester start/end dates and finals dates listed on that calendar do not apply to the law school.

 

KU Law Academic Calendar

KU Law Academic Calendar
DateEvent
January 2026
1/2/2026Fall grades due
1/20/2026Classes begin
March 2026
3/16/2026-3/22/2026Spring break - no classes
3/23/2026Classes resume
April 2026
4/24/2026Last day of classes
4/25/2026Reading Day
4/27/2026First day of exams
May 2026
5/8/2026Last day of exams
5/16/2026Law School Hooding
5/17/2026Commencement
5/18/2026Summer classes begin
5/25/2026Memorial Day - no classes
5/27/2026Spring grades due
June 2026
6/16/2026Last day of classes (Professional Responsibility)
6/17/2026Reading Day
6/18/2026Final exams (Professional Responsibility)
6/19/2026Juneteenth - no classes
6/26/2026Last day of classes (Evidence)
6/29/2026Final exams (Evidence)
July 2026
7/13/2026-8/1/2026Study Abroad - Istanbul, Turkey
August 2026
8/12/2026Summer grades due
8/20/2026-8/26/2026New Student Orientation/Lawyering Skills Bootcamp
8/27/2026Fall classes begin
September 2026
9/7/2026Labor Day - no classes
October 2026
10/17/2026-10/20/2026Fall Break - no classes
10/21/2026Classes resume
November 2026
11/25/2026-11/29/2026Thanksgiving Break - no classes
11/30/2026Classes resume
December 2026
12/2/2026Last day of classes
12/3/2026Constructive Monday
12/4/2026Reading Day
12/7/2026First day of exams
12/18/2026Last day of exams
12/19/2026-1/18/2027Winter Break
January 2027
1/6/2027Fall grades due
1/19/2027Spring classes begin

 

KU Law Events Calendar