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.
December |
23 |
Tuesday |
Last day to add Spring intersession course |
December |
26 |
Friday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course without a grade |
January |
12 |
Monday |
First day of classes |
January |
12 |
Monday |
Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a ‘W’ |
January |
16 |
Friday |
Last day of classes |
January |
17 |
Saturday |
Final Exams |
January |
19 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King (Holiday) |
January |
20 |
Tuesday |
First day of classes |
January |
27 |
Tuesday |
|
February |
1 |
Sunday |
July 2026 Texas Bar Exam Timely Filing Deadline |
February |
4 |
Wednesday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course without a grade and receive a full refund |
February |
20 |
Friday |
S/U election submission deadline (form opens on Feb. 6th) |
March |
TBA |
Friday |
|
March |
16-21 |
Monday |
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY |
March |
TBA |
Friday |
|
April |
1 |
Wednesday |
July 2026 Texas Bar Exam Late Filing Deadline ($150 late fee assessed) |
April |
10 |
Friday |
Last day to notify Student Services of a final exam conflict |
April |
22 |
Wednesday |
Last day to drop a course or withdraw with a “W” by 5 pm |
May |
1 |
Friday |
July 2026 Texas Bar Exam Final Filing Deadline ($300 late fee assessed) |
May |
1 |
Friday |
Last Day of Classes |
May |
4 |
Monday |
Reading/Make-up Day for UH-cancelled classes: no regular class sessions allowed |
May |
5-14 |
Tuesday |
Final exam period: Make-up exams may be given on May 15th if needed |
May |
16 |
Saturday |
Law Commencement Ceremony |
| May |
18 |
Monday |
First day of class |
May |
19 |
Tuesday |
|
May |
20 |
Wednesday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
May |
25 |
Monday |
Holiday - MEMORIAL DAY |
June |
1 |
Monday |
Last day to drop a course with a ‘W’ by 3pm |
June |
5 |
Friday |
Last day of classes |
June |
6 |
Saturday |
Final Exams |
June |
8 |
Monday |
First day of class |
June |
9 |
Tuesday |
|
June |
11 |
Thursday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
June |
19 |
Friday |
Holiday - EMANCIPATION DAY |
July |
TBA |
Friday |
Timely filing deadline for August 2026 Graduation ($25 filing fee) |
July |
3 |
Friday |
Holiday - INDEPENDENCE DAY |
July |
TBA |
Saturday |
Late filing deadline for August 2026 Graduation ($50 filing fee) |
August |
11 |
Tuesday |
Last day to drop a course with a ‘W’ by 3pm |
August |
18 |
Tuesday |
Last day of classes |
August |
19 |
Wednesday |
Final Exams |
June |
8 |
Monday |
First day of class |
June |
9 |
Tuesday |
|
June |
11 |
Thursday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
June |
19 |
Friday |
Holiday - EMANCIPATION DAY |
June |
29 |
Monday |
Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 pm |
July |
3 |
Friday |
Holiday - INDEPENDENCE DAY |
July |
8 |
Wednesday |
Last day of class |
July |
9 |
Thursday |
Final Exams |
June |
8 |
Monday |
First day of class |
June |
9 |
Tuesday |
|
June |
11 |
Thursday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
June |
19 |
Friday |
Holiday - EMANCIPATION DAY |
July |
21 |
Tuesday |
Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 pm |
July |
3 |
Friday |
Holiday - INDEPENDENCE DAY |
July |
TBA |
Friday |
Timely filing deadline for August 2026 Graduation ($25 filing fee) |
July |
28 |
Tuesday |
Last day of class |
July |
29 |
Wednesday |
Final Exams |
July |
13 |
Monday |
First day of classes |
July |
14 |
Tuesday |
|
July |
16 |
Thursday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
July |
TBA |
Friday |
Timely filing deadline for August 2026 Graduation ($25 filing fee) |
July |
TBA |
Saturday |
Late filing deadline for August 2026 Graduation ($50 filing fee) |
August |
3 |
Monday |
Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 pm |
August |
10 |
Monday |
Last day of classes |
August |
11 |
Tuesday |
Final exams |
August |
24 |
Monday |
First day of classes |
August |
31 |
Monday |
|
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 Feb. 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.
