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.
August |
25 |
Monday |
First day of classes |
September |
1 |
Monday |
February 2026 Texas Bar Exam Timely Filing Deadline |
September |
1 |
Monday |
Holiday - Labor Day |
September |
2 |
Tuesday |
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September |
10 |
Wednesday |
ORD - Last day to drop a course, but not withdraw, without a grade and receive a full refund |
September |
24 |
Wednesday |
S/U election submission deadline (form opens on ORD) |
October |
1 |
Wednesday |
2025 Entering Class: Declaration of Intention Application filing deadline |
October |
3 |
Friday |
Timely filing deadline for December 2025 Graduation ($25 fee) |
October |
31 |
Friday |
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November |
1 |
Saturday |
February 2026 Texas Bar Exam Late Filing Deadline ($150 late fee assessed) |
November |
14 |
Friday |
Last day to notify Student Services of a final exam conflict |
November |
19 |
Wednesday |
Last day to drop a course or withdraw with a “W” by 3 pm |
November |
26-29 |
Wednesday |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
December |
1 |
Monday |
February 2026 Texas Bar Exam Final Filing Deadline ($300 late fee assessed) |
December |
1 |
Monday |
Last day of classes |
December |
2 |
Tuesday |
Reading/Make-up Day for UH-cancelled classes: no regular class sessions allowed |
December |
3-11 |
Wednesday |
Final exam period: Make-up exams may be given on December 12th if needed |
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 |
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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 |
18 |
Wednesday |
S/U election submission deadline (form opens on ORD) |
March |
TBA |
Friday |
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March |
16-21 |
Monday |
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY |
March |
TBA |
Friday |
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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 |
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.
