Fall Semester 2017
| Labor Day (no classes) | Monday, September 4 |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, September 6 |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Recess | Thursday - Sunday, November 23 - 26 |
| Last Day Law Classes | Thursday, December 7 |
| Final Law Exam Period Begins | Saturday, December 9 |
| Commencement (no exams) | Sunday, December 17 |
| Final Law Exam Period Ends | Friday, December 22 |
Spring Semester 2018
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 15 |
| Classes Begin | Tuesday, January 23 |
|---|---|
| Spring Recess | Saturday - Sunday, March 24 - April 1 |
| Last Day Law Classes | Wednesday, May 2 |
| Final Law Exam Period Begins | Thursday, May 3 |
| Final Law Exam Period Ends | Friday, May 11 |
| Commencement Activities | Friday, May 11; Saturday, May 12 |
The UW Academic Calendar, which gives information for several years into the future, is helpful in getting dates for the first day of class and holidays, but does NOT provide accurate information for Law School orientation, exams, or grade reports
