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
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | |
| 1/8/2025 | Fall grades due |
| 1/21/2025 | Classes begin |
| March 2025 | |
| 3/17/2025-3/23/2025 | Spring break - no classes |
| 3/24/2025 | Law classes resume |
| April 2025 | |
| 4/25/2025 | Last day of classes |
| 4/26/2025 | Reading Day |
| 4/28/2025 | First day of exams |
| May 2025 | |
| 5/9/2025 | Last day of exams |
| 5/17/2025 | Law School Hooding |
| 5/18/2025 | Commencement |
| 5/19/2025 | Summer classes begin |
| 5/26/2025 | Memorial Day holiday - no classes |
| 5/28/2025 | Spring grades due |
| June 2025 | |
| 6/18/2025 | Last day of classes (Professional Responsibility) |
| 6/19/2025 | Reading Day/Juneteenth holiday - no classes |
| 6/20/2025 | Final exams (Professional Responsibility) |
| 6/27/2025 | Last day of classes (Evidence) |
| 6/30/2025 | Final exams (Evidence) |
| July 2025 | |
| 7/9/2025 | First session grades due |
| 7/13/2025-8/1/2025 | Study Abroad - Ireland |
| August 2025 | |
| 8/13/2025 | All summer grades due |
| 8/14/2025-8/20/2025 | New Student Orientation/Lawyering Skills |
| 8/21/2025 | Classes begin |
| September 2025 | |
| 9/1/2025 | Labor Day holiday - no classes |
| October 2025 | |
| 10/11/2025-10/14/2025 | Fall Break - no classes |
| 10/15/2025 | Classes resume |
| November 2025 | |
| 11/20/2025 | Constructive Monday |
| 11/25/2025 | Last day of classes |
| 11/26/2025-11/30/2025 | Thanksgiving Break - no classes |
| December 2025 | |
| 12/1/2025 | First day of exams |
| 12/12/2025 | Last day of exams |
| January 2026 | |
| 1/2/2026 | Fall grades due |
| 1/20/2026 | Classes begin |