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title: 'Academic Calendar'
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# Academic Calendar

Fall 2026
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EventDateOrientation for First Year ClassWednesday, August 12th through Wednesday, August 19thStart of Financial Aid Disbursements for LAW / Refunds available at Student ReceivablesThursday, August 13thClass begins for Fall 2026 semester2L and 3L students – Wednesday, August 19th
1L students – Thursday, August 20thMPRETuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12thLast day to drop a course WITHOUT a grade of “W”Tuesday, August 25thAlabama State Bar Meeting with 1LsMonday, August 24thSummer 2026 grades dueSaturday, August 15thLabor Day Holiday (Classes Dismissed and UA Offices Closed)Monday, September 7thNational Celebration of “Constitution Day” (Classes Still in Session)Thursday, September 17thWellness Week (Classes Still in Session)October 12th through October 16thFall Break (Classes Dismissed)Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30thLast day to drop a course with a grade of “W”Saturday, October 31stMPREThursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13thRegistration for Spring 2027 semesterWednesday, November 5th (for 3L students)
Thursday, November 6th (for 2L students)
Friday, November 7th (for 1L students)Last day for all makeup classesFriday, November 13thExam date for Legal Research/Writing I (No 1L classes will be held on this date)Friday, November 20thThanksgiving Week (Classes Dismissed)November 23rd through November 27thThanksgiving Holiday (Classes Dismissed and UA Offices Closed)Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27thLast Day to drop certain coursesFriday, December 4thLast Day of Fall 2026 Classes2L and 3L students – Friday, December 4th 
– (note: Wednesday, December 2nd should be treated as a Monday)
1L students – Tuesday, December 8th
– Monday, December 7th should be treated as a Wednesday for first year classes
– Tuesday, December 8th should be treated as a Friday for first year classesFinal ExaminationsMonday, December 7th through Tuesday, December 22ndCommencementFriday, December 11thSpring 2027
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EventDateFirst, Second and Third Year Fall 2026 Grade Submission DeadlineMonday, January 4
AALS Annual MeetingJanuary 5 – 8Classes BeginMonday, January 11Start of Financial Aid Disbursements for LAW / Refunds available at Student ReceivablesTBDAlabama State Bar meeting with 3L’sFriday, January 22ndLast day to drop a course WITHOUT a grade of “W”Sunday, January 17Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Class Dismissed)Monday, January 18Spring 2027 Graduation Application DeadlineTBDSpring Break (Classes Dismissed and UA Offices Closed)Monday, March 22 – Friday, March 262L Moot Court FinalTBDLast day to drop a course with a “W”TBDLaw Week (Classes Still in Session)TBDMPRETBDLast day for all makeup classesFriday, April 9Prepare to Practice (Classes Still in Session)TBDRegistration for Summer and FallTBDLast day of spring classes for Second and Third Year Classes (First Year Classes will also meet on this day)Monday, April 26Last day to drop certain courses (see Student Handbook for additional information)Tuesday, April 27Last day of spring classes for First Year ClassesTuesday, April 27 (treated as a Wednesday)Reading Day (Classes Dismissed for Second and Third Year Classes)Tuesday, April 27Final ExaminationsWednesday, April 28 – Tuesday, May 11COMMENCEMENTTBDGrades due for First Year ClassesTBDGrades due for Second and Third Year ClassesTBD