Please note: School of Law Academic Calendar information contained on this page pertains to J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. students only. The University of Georgia Academic Calendar pertains to UGA undergraduate students taking classes at the law school.

 

FALL TERM 2026

August 19, 20, & 21Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Orientation
August 24MondayClasses Begin
August 24-28Monday - FridayDrop/Add for Classes
September 7MondayLabor Day (school closed)
October 12MondayMidterm
November 11 WednesdayWithdrawal Deadline
November 23MondayLast Day of Classes
November 24-27Tuesday – FridayReading Days
November 30MondayExams Begin
December 10ThursdayExams End
January 4MondayGrades Due at Noon

SPRING TERM 2027

January 11MondayClasses Begin
January 11-15Monday - FridayDrop / Add for Classes
January 18MondayMLK Day (school closed)
March 1MondayMidterm
March 8 – March 12Monday – FridaySpring Break
April 7MondayWithdrawal Deadline
April 19MondayLast Day of Classes
April 20 – April 23Tuesday – FridayReading Days
April 26MondayExams Begin
May 6ThursdayExams End
May 15SaturdayCOMMENCEMENT
June 1TuesdayGrades Due at Noon

SUMMER TERM 2027

(Updated 7.17.2026)

May 17MondayClasses Begin
May 17-21Monday - FridayDrop / Add for Classes
May 31MondayMemorial Day (school closed)
June 18FridayJuneteenth Observance (school closed)
June 29TuesdayWithdrawal Deadline
July 5MondayJuly 4th Observance (school closed)
July 13TuesdayOperate on a Monday Schedule
July 14WednesdayLast Day of Classes; Operate on a Friday Schedule
July 15-16Thursday - FridayReading Days
July 19-21Monday - WednesdayFinal Exams
August 16MondayGrades Due at Noon