Spring 2026
| Event | Date |
| Classes Begin | Monday, January 5 |
| Spring 2026 refunds available | January 5 and 6 |
| Alabama State Bar meeting with 3L’s | Thursday, January 8, 3:30pm |
| AALS | Tuesday, January 6 through Friday, January 9 |
| First, Second and Third Year Fall 2025 Grade Submission Deadline | Wednesday, January 7 |
| Last day to drop a course WITHOUT a grade of “W” | Sunday, January 11 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Class Dismissed) | Monday, January 19 |
| Spring 2026 Graduation Application Deadline | Friday, February 20 |
| Spring Break (Classes Dismissed and UA Offices Closed) | Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 |
| 2L Moot Court Final | Wednesday, March 11 |
| Last day to drop a course with a “W” | Monday, March 16 |
| Law Week (Classes Still in Session) | March 23 through 27 |
| MPRE | March 24 or 25 |
| Last day for all makeup classes | Friday, April 3 |
| Prepare to Practice (Classes Still in Session) | April 6 through 8 |
| Registration for Summer and Fall | Wednesday, April 15 (Registration for Rising 3L’s) Thursday, April 16 (Registration for Rising 2L’s) |
| Last day to drop certain courses | Monday, April 20 |
| Last day of spring classes for Second and Third Year Classes | Monday, April 20 |
| Last day of spring classes for First Year Classes | Tuesday, April 21 (treated as Wednesday- Makeup for Moot Court Final) |
| Reading Day(s) (Classes Dismissed) | Tuesday, April 21 (for 2L’s/ 3L’s)/ Wednesday, April 22 & Thursday, April 23 (for 1L’s) |
| Final Examinations | Wednesday, April 22 through Friday, May 8 |
| COMMENCEMENT | Sunday, May 3 (tentative) |
| Grades due for First Year Classes | Tuesday, May 26 |
| Grades due for Second and Third Year Classes | Friday, May 29 |
Calendars and Schedules
Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation for First Year Class | Wednesday, August 12th through Wednesday, August 19th |
| Start of Financial Aid Disbursements for LAW / Refunds available at Student Receivables | Thursday, August 13th |
| Class begins for Fall 2026 semester | 2L and 3L students – Wednesday, August 19th 1L students – Thursday, August 20th |
| FALL 2026 Registration bills available on myBama | TBD |
| MPRE | Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th |
| Last day to drop a course WITHOUT a grade of “W” | Tuesday, August 25th |
| Alabama State Bar Meeting with 1Ls | TBD |
| Summer 2026 grades due | Saturday, August 15th |
| Labor Day Holiday (Classes Dismissed and UA Offices Closed) | Monday, September 7th |
| Fall 2026 confirmation deadline | TBD |
| National Celebration of “Constitution Day” (Classes Still in Session) | Thursday, September 17th |
| Wellness Week (Classes Still in Session) | TBD |
| Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W” | Saturday, October 31st |
| Fall Break (Classes Dismissed) | Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th |
| MPRE | Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th |
| Registration for Spring 2027 semester | TBD |
| Last day for all makeup classes | Friday, November 13th |
| Spring 2027 Registration bills available on myBama | TBD |
| Exam date for Legal Research/Writing I (No 1L classes will be held on this date) | TBD |
| Thanksgiving Week (Classes Dismissed) | November 23rd through November 27th |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes Dismissed and UA Offices Closed) | Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th |
| Last Day to drop certain courses | Friday, December 4th |
| Last Day of Fall 2026 Classes | 2L and 3L students – Friday, December 4th 1L students – Tuesday, December 8th |
| Final Examinations | Monday, December 7th through Tuesday, December 22nd |
| Spring 2027 Confirmation Deadline | TBD |
| Commencement | TBD |