Ellen Spencer Mussey and Emma M. Gillett hold the first Woman's Law Class, using Mussey's law office as a classroom. In April 1898, The District of Columbia incorporates WCL. It is the first law school in the world founded by women - and the first one with a female dean. The school begins as a parttime evening school for whites only. Mussey becomes the first woman dean of a law school in the United States.
Past Calendars
2023-2024
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
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Memorial Day Holiday (University closed; classes rescheduled on June 1) |
May 27 |
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First day of classes |
May 28 |
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Add/drop period |
May 28 – Monday, June 3 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Make-up for Memorial Day (Monday classes meet) |
May 31 (or online scheduled by professor) |
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Juneteenth (University closed; classes rescheduled on June 21) |
June 19 |
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Make-up for Juneteenth (Wednesday classes meet) |
June 21 (or online scheduled by professor) |
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Independence Day (University closed; classes rescheduled on July 12) |
July 4 |
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Make-up for Independence Day (Thursday classes meet) |
Friday, July 12 (or online scheduled by professor). |
|
Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations |
Friday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. |
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Last day of classes |
July 27 |
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Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests |
July 27 |
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Reading period |
July 28 –Tuesday, July 31 |
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Examinations begin |
July 31 |
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Examinations end |
August 5 |
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Spring 2024
Fall 2023
Dates May Be Subject to Change
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| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| JD New Student OrientationÌý | August 21-24 |
| LLM and SJD New Student Orientation | August 23-24 |
| First day of classes | August 25 |
| Add/drop period | August 25 -September 1 |
| Labor Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | September 4 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Spring 2023. Missing grades convert to F after this date. |
September 5 Ìý |
| Last day to add externship fieldwork credits, independent studies, law school competitions, moot court, mock trial and journal credits | September 8 |
| Fall BreakÌý(Administrative offices open; no classes) | October 13 – October 16 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a W transcript notation | November 3 |
| Registration for Spring 2024 semester begins | November 10 |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed; no classes) | November 23 – November 26 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | November 27 |
| Only Monday classes meet (make-up for Labor Day - Monday) | November 27 |
| Only Thursday classes meet (make-up for Thanksgiving - Thursday) | Tuesday, November 28 |
| Only Monday classes meet (make-up for Fall Break - Monday) | Wednesday, November 29 |
| Only Friday classes meet (make-up for Fall Break - Friday) | Thursday, November 30 |
| Last day of classes (includes make-ups for holidays) | November 30 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Requests | November 30 |
| Reading Period Ìý | December 1 – December 5 |
| Examinations begin | December 6 |
| Examinations end | December 16 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | December 16 |
| Winter break (University closed) | December 23 –January 1 |
Spring 2023
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| New LLM student orientation/registration | January 6 |
| First day of classes | January 9 |
| Add/drop period | January 9–13 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed; no classes) | January 16 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Summer 2022. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. |
January 16 |
| Last day to add externship fieldwork credits, independent studies, law school competitions, moot court, mock trial and journal credits | January 30 |
| Spring break | March 12–19 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a W transcript notation | March 20 |
| Submission period for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | March 27–April 24 |
| Registration for Summer & Fall 2023 begins | April 21 |
| Last day of classes (includes make ups for holidays) | April 24 |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | April 24 |
| Reading period | April 25–May 1 |
| Examinations begin | May 2 |
| Examinations end | May 13 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | May 13 |
| May graduates grades due | May 15 |
| Commencement | May 20 |
| Official Degree Award Date | May 20 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Fall 2022. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. |
June 10 |
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2022-2023
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| New LLM student orientation/registration | January 6 |
| First day of classes | January 9 |
| Add/drop period | January 9–13 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed; no classes) | January 16 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Summer 2022. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. |
January 16 |
| Last day to add externship fieldwork credits, independent studies, law school competitions, moot court, mock trial and journal credits | January 30 |
| Spring break | March 12–19 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a W transcript notation | March 20 |
| Submission period for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | March 27–April 24 |
| Registration for Summer & Fall 2023 begins | April 21 |
| Last day of classes (includes make ups for holidays) | April 24 |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | April 24 |
| Reading period | April 25–May 1 |
| Examinations begin | May 2 |
| Examinations end | May 13 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | May 13 |
| May graduates grades due | May 15 |
| Commencement | May 20 |
| Official Degree Award Date | May 20 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Fall 2022. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. |
June 10 |
Summer 2023
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | May 29 |
| First day of classes | May 30 |
| Make up day for Memorial Day (Monday classes meet) | June 2 |
| Add/drop period | May 30–June 6 |
| Juneteenth (University closed; no classes) | June 19 |
| Make up for Juneteenth | June 23 |
| Independence Day (University closed; no classes) | July 4 |
| Make up day for Independence Day (Tuesday classes meet) | July 7 |
| Last day to withdraw from a full term summer class with a W transcript notation | July 7 |
| Last day of classes | July 27 |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | July 27 |
| Reading period | July 28–31 |
| Examinations begin | August 1 |
| Examinations end | August 5 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | August 5 |
| Official Degree Award Date | August 18 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Spring 2023. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. |
September 4 |
Fall 2022
Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| JD new student orientation | August 15–19 |
| LLM and SJD new student orientation | August 17-18 |
| First day of classes | August 19 |
| Add/drop period | August 19–September 2 |
| Labor Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | September 5 |
| Last day to add externship fieldwork credits, independent studies, law school competitions, moot court, mock trial and journal credits | September 9 |
| Fall break (WCL offices open, no classes) | October 14–17 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a W transcript notation | October 21 |
| Submission period for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | November 1–28 |
| Advance registration for Spring 2023 semester | November 9 |
| All classes remote | November 23 |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed; no classes) | November 24–27 |
| Make up class meeting days | |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýThursday class make up | Tuesday, November 29 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýMonday class make up | Wednesday, November 30 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFriday class make up | Thursday, December 1 |
| Official last day of classes | December 1 |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | December 1 |
| Reading period | December 2–6 |
| Examinations begin | December 7 |
| Examinations end | December 17 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | December 17 |
| Official Degree Award Date | December 21 |
| Winter break – University closed | December 24–January 2 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Summer 2022. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. |
January 16 |
Spring 2022
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2021-2022
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Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| New student orientation/registration | January 7 |
| December graduates grades due | January 7 |
| Grades for continuing students due | 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 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Summer 2020. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | January 18 |
| Last day to add externship fieldwork credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial and journal credits | January 31 |
| Spring break | March 6-13 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a W transcript notation | March 18 |
| Submission period for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | March 28-April 22 |
| Registration for Fall 2022 begins | April 14 |
| Last day of classes (includes make ups for holidays) | April 25 |
| Reading period | April 26-May 1 |
| Examinations begin | May 2 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | May 7 |
| Examinations end | May 14 |
| May graduates grades due | May 16 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | May 22 |
| Spring Commencement | May 22 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Fall 2021. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | June 13 |
Fall 2021
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)
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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 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | December 11 |
| Examinations end | December 18 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | December 21 |
| Winter break (University closed, no classes) | December 24-January 2 |
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2020-2021
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Dates May Be Subject to Change
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | Monday, May 31 |
| First day of classes | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Add/drop period | Tuesday, June 1 – Monday, June 7 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Monday classes meet (makeup for Memorial Day) | Friday, June 25 or as set by Professor |
| 4th of July Observance (University closed; no classes) | Monday, July 5 |
| Monday classes meet (makeup for 5th of July) | Friday, July 23 or as set by Professor |
| Last day of classes | Thursday, July 29 |
| Reading period | Friday, July 30 –Monday, August 2 |
| Examinations begin | Tuesday, August 3 |
| Examinations end | Friday, August 6 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | Saturday, August 7 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Wednesday, August 18 |
Spring 2021
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation for new LLM students | Friday, January 8 |
| First day of classes | Monday, January 11 |
| Add/drop period | Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 22 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed; no classes) | Monday, January 18 |
| Inauguration Day (University closed; no classes) | Wednesday, January 20 |
| University open, no classes | Thursday, January 28 |
| Last day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial, or journal credits | Friday, January 29 |
| University open, no classes | Tuesday, February 23 |
| University open, no classes | Thursday, March 25 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a 'W' | Friday, March 26 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers (NNES) to request examination accommodations | Thursday, April 1 |
| Summer/Fall registration begins | Thursday, April 8 |
| Last day of classes (includes make-up for holiday) | Friday, April 23 |
| Thursday classes meet (make-up day) | Friday, April 23 |
| University open, no classes | Monday, April 26 |
| University open, no classes | Tuesday, April 27 |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | Tuesday, April 27 |
| Reading period | Wednesday, April 28 – Monday, May 3 |
| Examinations begin | Tuesday, May 4 |
| Examinations end | Friday, May 14 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | Saturday, May 15 |
| May graduates grades due | Monday, May 17 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Sunday, May 23 |
| Commencement | Sunday, May 23 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Fall 2020. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Monday, June 7 |
Fall 2020
| Event/DeadlinE | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| In My Backyard (IMBY) Day of Service | TBD |
| Orientation for new part-time JD students | TBD |
| Orientation for new full-time JD students | TBD |
| Orientation for transfer JD students | TBD |
| Orientation for new LLM students | TBD |
| Orientation for new SJD candidates | TBD |
| First day of classes | Friday, August 21 |
| Add/drop period | Friday, August 21 – Friday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Labor Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | Monday, September 7 |
| Last day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial, or journal credits | Friday, September 11 |
| Yom Kippur (University open; no classes) | Monday, September 28 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a 'W' | Friday, October 30 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Monday, November 2 |
| Spring registration begins | Tuesday, November 17 |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed; no classes) | Thursday, November 26 –Sunday, November 29 |
| Monday classes meet | Monday, November 30 |
| Monday classes meet (makeup day for Yom Kippur) | Tuesday, December 1 |
| Thursday classes meet (makeup day for Thanksgiving) | Wednesday, December 2 |
| Last day of classes (includes make-up for holiday) | Wednesday, December 2 |
| Deadline for submitting exam deferral requests | Wednesday, December 2 |
| Reading period | Thursday, December 3 –Monday, December 7 |
| Examinations begin | Tuesday, December 8 |
| Final due date for all assessments without an earlier deadline | Friday, December 12 |
| Examinations end | Saturday, December 19 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date Ìý |
Monday, December 21 |
| Winter break (University closed; no classes) | Thursday, December 24 – Sunday, January 3 |
| December graduates grade due | Tuesday, January 5 |
| Grades for continuing students due | Tuesday, January 5 |
| Deadline for IP grades from Summer 2020. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Monday, January 18 |
Summer 2020
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2019-2020
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| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (University closed; no classes) | Monday, May 25 |
| First day of classes | Tuesday, May 26 |
| Add/drop period | Tuesday, May 26 – Monday, June 1 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Last day of classes (includes make-up for holiday) | Monday, July 27 |
| Reading Period | Tuesday, July 28 –Thursday, July 30 |
| Examinations Begin | Friday, July 31 |
| Examinations End | Wednesday, August 5 |
| Final Due Date for All Assessments without an Earlier Deadline | Wednesday, August 5 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Tuesday, August 18 |
| Deadline for 'IP' Grades from Spring 2020.ÌýMissing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Wednesday, September 2 |
Spring 2020
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation for New LLM Students | TBD |
| First day of classes | Wednesday, January 8 |
| Add/drop period | Wednesday, January 8 – Tuesday, January 14 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed; no classes) | Monday, January 20 |
| Last Day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial, or journal credits | Friday, January 24 |
| Spring Break (University open; no classes) | Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20 |
| Classes Resume | Monday, March 23 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Wednesday, April 1 |
| Summer/Fall Registration Begins | Wednesday, April 15 |
|
Monday classes meet (Makeup for MLK Day) |
Wednesday, April 22 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a 'W' (extended deadline as a one time exception due to coronavirus) | Wednesday, April 22 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Requests | Wednesday, April 22 |
| Reading period | Thursday, April 23 – Monday, April 27 |
| Examinations begin | Tuesday, April 28 |
| Examinations end | Friday, May 8 |
| Final Due Date for All Assessments without an Earlier Deadline | Friday, May 8 |
| May Graduates Grades Due | Monday, May 11 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Sunday, May 17 |
| Commencement | Sunday, May 17 |
| Grading Period | Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, June 7 |
| Deadline for 'IP' Grades from Fall 2019. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Monday, June 8 |
Summer 2019
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| In My Backyard (IMBY) Day of Service | Monday, August 12 |
| Orientation for New Part-Time JD Students | Tuesday, August 13 – Thursday, August 15 (evenings) and Saturday, August 17 (day) |
| Orientation for New Full-Time JD Students | Tuesday, August 13 – Friday, August 16 |
| Orientation for Transfer JD Students | Thursday, August 15 |
| Orientation for New LLM Students | Tuesday, August 13 – Wednesday, August 14 |
| Orientation for New SJD Candidates | Wednesday, August 14 |
| First Day of Classes (Friday classes meet) | Friday, August 16 |
| Add/drop period | Friday, August 16 – Thursday, August 22 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Labor Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | Monday, September 2 |
| Last Day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial, or journal credits | Friday, September 6 |
| Deadline for 'IP' Grades from Spring 2019. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Monday, September 9 |
| Yom Kippur (University open; no classes) | Wednesday, October 9 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a 'W' | Friday, October 25 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Friday, November 1 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Wednesday, November 13 |
| Wednesday Classes meet (Makeup day for Yom Kippur) | Tuesday, November 26 |
| Last day of classes (includes make-up for holiday) | Tuesday, November 26 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Requests | Tuesday, November 26 |
| Reading Period | Wednesday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 4 |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed; no classes) | Thursday, November 28 –Friday, November 29 |
| Examinations begin | Thursday, December 5 |
| Examinations end | Monday, December 16 |
| Final Due Date for All Assessments without an Earlier Deadline | Monday, December 16 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Saturday, December 21 |
| Winter break (University closed; no classes) | Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, January 1 |
| Grading Period | Tuesday, December 17 - Sunday, January 12 |
| Deadline for 'IP' Grades from Summer 2019. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Monday, January 13 |
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2018-2019
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| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation for New LLM Students | TBD |
| First day of classes | Wednesday, January 9 |
| Add/drop period | Wednesday, January 9 – Tuesday, January 15 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed; classes rescheduled on April 24) | Monday, January 21 |
| Last Day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial, or journal credits | Friday, January 25 |
| Spring Break (University open; no classes) | Sunday, March 10 – Sunday, March 17 |
| Classes Resume | Monday, March 18 |
| Last day to Withdraw from a Class with a W | Friday, March 22 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Registration for Summer 2019 semester begins | April 10 |
| Registration for Fall 2019 semester begins | April 10 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Friday, March 29 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Constructive Monday (Monday classes meet; no other classes meet) | Wednesday, April 24 |
| Last day of classes (includes make-up for holiday) | Wednesday, April 24 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Requests | Wednesday, April 24 |
| Reading period | Thursday, April 25 – Monday, April 29 |
| Examinations begin | Tuesday, April 30 |
| Examinations end | Thursday, May 9 |
| Final Due Date for All Assessments without an Earlier Deadline | Thursday, May 9 |
| May Graduates Grades Due | Monday, May 13 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Sunday, May 19 |
| Commencement | Sunday, May 19 |
| Deadline for In Progress Grades from Previous Semester. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Friday, June 7 |
Fall 2018
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| In My Backyard (IMBY) Day of Service | Monday, August 20 |
| Orientation for New Part-Time JD Students | Tuesday, August 21 – Thursday, August 23 (evenings) and Saturday August 25 (day) |
| Orientation for New Full-Time JD Students | Tuesday, August 21 – Friday, August 24 |
| Orientation for Transfer JD Students | Thursday, August 23 |
| Orientation for New LLM Students | Tuesday, August 21 – Wednesday, August 22 |
| Orientation for New SJD Candidates | TBD |
| First Day of Classes | Friday, August 24 |
| Add/drop period | Friday, August 24 – Thursday, August 30 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Labor Day holiday (University closed; no classes) | Monday, September 3 |
| Last Day to add externship credits, independent studies, moot court, mock trial, or journal credits | Friday, September 14 |
| Yom Kippur (University open; no classes) | Wednesday, September 19 |
| Registration for Spring 2019 semester begins | Thursday, November 8 |
| Last day to Withdraw from a Class with a W | Friday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Friday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed; classes rescheduled on Tuesday, December 4) | Thursday, November 22 – Sunday, November 25 |
| Constructive Thursday (Thursday classes meet; no other classes meet) | Tuesday, December 4 |
| Last day of classes (regular Wednesday classes meet) | Wednesday, December 5 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Request> | Wednesday, December 5 |
| Reading Period | Thursday, December 6 – Monday, December 10 |
| Examinations | Tuesday, December 11 |
| Examinations end | Thursday, December 20 |
| Final Due Date for All Assessments without an Earlier Deadline | Thursday, December 20 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Friday, December 21 |
| Winter break (University closed; no classes) | Monday, December 24 – Tuesday, January 1 |
| December Graduates Grades Due | Wednesday, January 9 |
| Deadline for Pending Grades from Previous Semester. Missing grades will convert to an F after this date. | Friday, January 18 |
Summer 2018
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| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (University closed; classes rescheduled on June 1) | Monday, May 28 |
| First day of classes | Tuesday, May 29 |
| Add/drop period | Tuesday, May 29 - Saturday, June 2 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Make-up for Memorial Day (Monday classes meet) | Friday, June 1 |
| Independence Day (University closed; classes rescheduled on July 6) | Wednesday, July 4 |
| Make-up for Independence Day (Wednesday classes meet) | Friday, July 6 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Friday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 28 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Requests | Saturday, July 28 |
| Reading Period | Sunday, July 29 - Tuesday, July 31 |
| Examinations Begin | Wednesday, August 1 |
| Examinations End | Monday, August 6 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Saturday, August 18 |
Spring 2018
| Event/Deadline | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation for New LLM Students | Friday, January 5 |
| First day of classes | Monday, January 8 |
| Add/drop period | Monday, January 8 - Saturday, January 13 at 11:59 p.m. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed; classes rescheduled on April 23) | Monday, January 15 |
| Spring Break | Sunday, March 11 - Sunday, March 18 |
| Registration for Summer 2018 semester begins | Thursday, April 12 |
| Registration for Fall 2018 semester begins | Thursday, April 19 |
| Deadline for Non-Native English Speakers to request examination accommodations | Friday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday classes meet (make-up for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) | Monday, April 23 |
| Last day of classes (includes make-up for holiday) | Monday, April 23 |
| Deadline for Submitting Exam Deferral Requests | Monday, April 23 |
| Reading period | Tuesday, April 24 - Sunday, April 29 |
| Examinations begin | Monday, April 30 |
| Examinations end | Saturday, May 12 |
| WCL Official Degree Award Date | Sunday, May 20 |
| Commencement | Sunday, May 20 |
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