Law Center Academic Calendar
Review University of Houston Law Center academic dates and deadlines for fall 2026 through fall 2027. The calendar includes first and last class dates, course add and drop deadlines, holidays, final exam periods, graduation filing deadlines and Texas Bar Exam filing deadlines.
Planning reminder: Make travel plans with these dates in mind. Check for final exam conflicts early. If you have questions about exam scheduling, contact the Office of Student Affairs.
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2026 Fall Regular Session
Important dates for the 2026 Fall Regular Session
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
August 24 Monday First day of classes August 31 Monday Last day to add a course 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 p.m. November 25–29 Wednesday–Sunday 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 2–10 Wednesday–Thursday Final exam period: Make-up exams may be given on December 11th if needed
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2027 Spring Intersession (Winter Mini)
Important dates for the 2027 Spring Intersession (Winter Mini)
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
December 21 Monday First day of class December 22 Tuesday Last day to add a course December 23 Wednesday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund January 11 Monday Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 p.m. January 15 Friday Last day of classes January 16 Saturday Final Exams
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2027 Spring Regular Session
Important dates for the 2027 Spring Regular Session
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
January 18 Monday Holiday - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY January 19 Tuesday First day of classes January 26 Tuesday Last day to add a course February 1 Monday July 2027 Texas Bar Exam Timely Filing Deadline February 3 Wednesday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund February 19 Friday S/U election submission deadline (form opens Feb. 5th) March 15–21 Monday–Sunday Spring Holiday April 21 Wednesday Last day to drop a course or withdraw with a “W” by 3 p.m. TBA TBA TBA Timely filing deadline for May 2027 Graduation ($25 fee) TBA TBA TBA Late filing deadline for May 2027 Graduation ($50 fee) April 1 Thursday July 2027 Texas Bar Exam Late Filing Deadline ($150 late fee assessed) April 30 Friday Last day of classes May 1 Saturday July 2027 Texas Bar Exam Final Filing Deadline ($300 late fee assessed) May 1 Saturday Spring 2027 Entering Class: Declaration of Intention Application filing deadline May 3 Monday Reading/Make-up Day for UH-cancelled classes: no regular class sessions allowed May 4–12 Tuesday–Wednesday Final exam period: Make-up exams may be given on May 13th if needed May 14 Friday UH Law Center 2027 Commencement Ceremony
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2027 Summer Intersession
Important dates for the 2027 Summer Intersession
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
May 17 Monday First day of class May 18 Tuesday Last day to add a course May 19 Wednesday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund May 31 Monday Holiday - MEMORIAL DAY June 1 Tuesday Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 p.m. June 4 Friday Last day of classes June 5 Saturday Final Exams
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2027 Summer Session 1 (Entire Summer)
Important dates for 2027 Summer Session 1 (Entire Summer)
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
June 7 Monday First day of class June 8 Tuesday Last day to add a course June 10 Thursday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund July 5 Monday Holiday - INDEPENDENCE DAY TBA TBA TBA Timely filing deadline for August 2027 Graduation ($25 filing fee) TBA TBA TBA Late filing deadline for August 2027 Graduation ($50 filing fee) July 28 Wednesday Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 p.m. August 18 Wednesday Last day of classes August 19–21 Wednesday–Saturday Final Exams
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2027 Summer Session 2 (First 5-Week Session)
Important dates for 2027 Summer Session 2 (First 5-Week Session)
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
June 7 Monday First day of class June 8 Tuesday Last day to add a course June 10 Thursday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund June 28 Monday Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 p.m. July 5 Monday Holiday - INDEPENDENCE DAY July 6 Tuesday Last day of classes July 7–8 Wednesday–Thursday Final Exams
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2027 Summer Session 3 (9-Week Session)
Important dates for 2027 Summer Session 3 (9-Week Session)
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
June 7 Monday First day of class June 8 Tuesday Last day to add a course June 10 Thursday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund July 5 Monday Holiday - INDEPENDENCE DAY TBA TBA TBA Timely filing deadline for August 2027 Graduation ($25 filing fee) TBA TBA TBA Late filing deadline for August 2027 Graduation ($50 filing fee) July 7 Wednesday Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 p.m. July 27 Tuesday Last day of class July 28–29 Wednesday–Thursday Final Exams
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2027 Summer Session 4 (Second 5-Week Session)
Important dates for 2027 Summer Session 4 (Second 5-Week Session)
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
July 12 Monday First day of classes July 13 Tuesday Last day to add a course July 15 Thursday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund TBA TBA TBA Timely filing deadline for August 2027 Graduation ($25 filing fee) TBA TBA TBA Late filing deadline for August 2027 Graduation ($50 filing fee) August 2 Monday Last day to drop a course with a “W” by 3 p.m. August 9 Monday Last day of class August 10–11 Tuesday–Wednesday Final exams
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2027 Fall Regular Session
Important dates for the 2027 Fall Regular Session
Month Date Day Deadline or Event
August 23 Monday First day of classes August 30 Monday Last day to add a course September 1 Wednesday February 2028 Texas Bar Exam Timely Filing Deadline September 6 Monday Holiday - Labor Day September 8 Wednesday ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund September 24 Friday S/U election submission deadline (form opens September 10th) TBA TBA TBA Timely filing deadline for December 2027 Graduation ($25 fee) TBA TBA TBA Late filing deadline for December 2027 Graduation ($50 fee) October 1 Friday 2027 Entering Class: Declaration of Intention Application filing deadline November 1 Monday February 2028 Texas Bar Exam Late Filing Deadline ($150 late fee assessed) December 1 Wednesday February 2028 Texas Bar Exam Final Filing Deadline ($300 late fee assessed) November 17 Wednesday Last day to drop a course or withdraw with a “W” by 3 p.m. November 24–28 Wednesday–Sunday Thanksgiving Holiday November 29 Monday Last day of classes November 30 Tuesday Reading/Make-up Day for UH-cancelled classes: no regular class sessions allowed December 1–9 Wednesday–Thursday Final exam period: Make-up exams may be given on December 10th if needed
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Questions? Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs regarding exam scheduling questions or potential conflicts.
