Academic Calendar
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| In My Backyard (IMBY) Day of Service | August 16 |
| New student orientation | August 16-20 |
| First day of classes | August 20 |
| Add/drop period | August 20-30 |
| Labor Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | September 6 |
| Last day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial and journal credits | September 10 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a 'W' | October 29 |
| Spring registration begins | November 10 |
| Submission period for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | November 15-29 |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed; no classes) | November 25-26 |
Last day of classes (includes make ups for holidays)
|
November 30 Monday classes (only) meet Thursday classes (only) meet |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | November 30 |
| Reading period | December 1-6 |
| Examinations begin | December 7 |
| Examinations end | December 18 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | December 21 |
| Winter break (University closed, no classes) | December 24-January 2 |
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| New student orientation/registration | January 7 |
| First day of classes | January 10 |
| Add/drop period | January 10-18 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed; no classes) | January 17 |
| Spring break | March 6-13 |
| Advance registration for Fall 2022 begins | April 11-15 |
| Last day of classes (includes make ups for holidays) | April 25 |
| Reading period | April 26-May 1 |
| Examinations begin | May 2 |
| Examinations end | May 14 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | May 22 |
| Spring Commencement | May 22 |
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (University closed; no class) | May 30 |
| Classes begin | May 31 |
| Monday classes meet (make-up for Memorial Day) | June 3 |
| Independence Day (University closed; no classes) | July 4 |
| Tuesday classes meet (make-up for Independence Day) | July 8 |
| Classes end | July 28 |
| Examinations begin | August 1 |
| Examinations end | August 5 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | August 18 |