Law Center Academic Calendar
Make all travel plans with these dates in mind. Check for final exam conflicts early and if you have questions about exam scheduling, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
2026 Fall Regular Session
August |
24 |
Monday |
First day of classes |
August |
31 |
Monday |
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September |
1 |
Tuesday |
February 2027 Texas Bar Exam Timely Filing Deadline |
September |
7 |
Monday |
Holiday - Labor Day |
September |
9 |
Wednesday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
September |
25 |
Friday |
S/U election submission deadline (form opens on Sept. 11th) |
October |
1 |
Thursday |
2026 Entering Class: Declaration of Intention Application filing deadline |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Timely filing deadline for December 2026 Graduation ($25 fee) |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Late filing deadline for December 2026 Graduation ($50 fee) |
November |
1 |
Sunday |
February 2027 Texas Bar Exam Late Filing Deadline ($150 late fee assessed) |
November |
18 |
Wednesday |
Last day to drop a course or withdraw with a “W” by 3 pm |
November |
25 |
Wednesday |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November |
30 |
Monday |
Last day of classes |
December |
1 |
Tuesday |
February 2027 Texas Bar Exam Final Filing Deadline ($300 late fee assessed) |
December |
1 |
Tuesday |
Reading/Make-up Day for UH-cancelled classes: no regular class sessions allowed |
December |
2 |
Wednesday |
Final exam period: Make-up exams may be given on December 11th if needed |
Make all travel plans with these dates in mind. Check for final exam conflicts early and if you have questions about exam scheduling, please contact the Office of Student Services.
