NYU Academic Calendar 2025-2026: Important Dates and Deadlines

The NYU Academic Calendar 2025-2026 provides all the important dates and deadlines for current and prospective students across all New York University schools and global sites.

From Fall 2025 registration and Spring 2026 commencement to J-Term sessions and university holidays, find everything you need to plan your semesters, manage deadlines, and ensure a smooth academic year.

New York University (NYU) primarily operates on a semester system. While the main NYU campuses follow the semester system, some specialized programs or individual courses might have different structures.

For instance, some courses might be “7-week sessions” within a longer semester.

Stay updated about add/drop periods, final exam schedules, and important financial aid dates specific to your program at NYU.

NYU Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. The Fall 2025 class schedule is published on Monday, March 24, 2025.
2. Fall 2025 registration begins for continuing students on Monday, April 21, 2025, with appointment times visible in Albert approximately one month prior.
3. Labor Day is observed with no classes on Monday, September 1, 2025.
4. Fall 2025 classes begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
5. The First 7-week Session drop/add deadline is Monday, September 8, 2025.
6. The First 7-week Session withdrawal period begins on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (All Day), resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes and purging of waitlists.
7. The Fall 2025 full-term drop/add deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025 (All Day).
8. The Fall 2025 withdrawal period begins on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (All Day), resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes and purging of waitlists.
9. The Fall 2025 census date occurs on Monday, September 22, 2025 (All Day).
10. The January 2026 class schedule is published on Monday, September 22, 2025 (All Day).
11. The First 7-Week Session withdrawal deadline is Friday, October 10, 2025 (All Day).
12. Fall Break with no classes is observed on Monday, October 13, 2025 (All Day).
13. January 2026 registration begins on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (All Day).
14. Legislative Monday occurs on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (All Day), with classes following a Monday schedule.
15. The Spring 2026 class schedule is published on Monday, October 20, 2025 (All Day).
16. The First 7-Week Session ends on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (All Day).
17. The Second 7-week Session begins on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (All Day).
18. The Second 7-Week Session drop/add deadline is Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (All Day).
19. The Second 7-week Session withdrawal period begins on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (All Day), resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes and purging of waitlists.
20. Spring 2026 registration begins on Monday, November 17, 2025 (All Day).
21. The deadline to request Pass/Fail grading for Fall 2025 is Monday, November 24, 2025 (All Day).
22. The Fall 2025 withdrawal deadline is Monday, November 24, 2025 (All Day).
23. Legislative Friday occurs on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (All Day), with classes following a Friday schedule.
24. Thanksgiving Recess with no classes and closed offices is observed from Thursday, November 27 to Friday, November 28, 2025 (All Day).
25. The last day of Fall 2025 classes is Thursday, December 11, 2025.
26. A Reading Day with no classes is held on Friday, December 12, 2025.
27. The final exam period runs Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19, 2025, excluding Law/Medicine/Dentistry/Stern Graduate programs.
28. Winter Recess for students begins with no classes on Monday, December 22, 2025.
29. New Year’s Day is observed during Winter Recess on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

NYU Academic Calendar January Term 2026

1. The January 2026 class schedule is published on Monday, September 22, 2025.
2. January 2026 registration begins on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
3. January Term 2026 classes begin on Monday, January 5, 2026.
4. The January Term 2026 drop/add deadline is Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
5. The January 2026 census date occurs on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
6. The January 2026 term withdrawal period begins on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes.
7. The last day of January Term 2026 classes is Friday, January 16, 2026.
8. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

NYU Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. The Spring 2026 class schedule is published on Monday, October 20, 2025.
2. Spring 2026 registration begins on Monday, November 17, 2025.
3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday is observed with no classes on Monday, January 19, 2026.
4. Spring 2026 classes begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
5. The First 7-week Session drop/add deadline is Monday, January 26, 2026.
6. The First 7-week Session withdrawal period begins on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes and purging of waitlists.
7. The Spring 2026 full-term drop/add deadline is Monday, February 2, 2026.
8. The Spring 2026 withdrawal period begins on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes and purging of waitlists.
9. The Spring 2026 census date occurs on Monday, February 9, 2026.
10. Summer 2026 registration begins on Monday, February 9, 2026.
11. Presidents’ Day is observed with no classes on Monday, February 16, 2026.
12. Legislative Monday occurs on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with classes following a Monday schedule.
13. The First 7-week Session withdrawal deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026.
14. The First 7-week Session ends on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
15. The Second 7-week Session begins on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
16. Spring Break with no classes begins on Monday, March 16, 2026 (All Day).
17. The Second 7-week Session drop/add deadline is Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
18. Spring Break continues with no classes on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
19. The Second 7-week Session withdrawal period begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, resulting in a ‘W’ grade for dropped classes and purging of waitlists.
20. Spring Break continues with no classes on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
21. Spring Break continues with no classes on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
22. Spring Break continues with no classes on Friday, March 20, 2026.
23. The Fall 2026 class schedule is published on Monday, March 23, 2026.
24. The deadline to request Pass/Fail grading for Spring 2026 is Thursday, April 16, 2026.
25. The Spring 2026 withdrawal deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2026, applicable to both individual classes and total university withdrawal.
26. Fall 2026 registration begins on Monday, April 20, 2026.
27. The last day of Spring 2026 classes is Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
28. A Reading Day with no classes is held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
29. Final exams begin on Thursday, May 7, 2026, excluding Law/Medicine/Dentistry/Stern Graduate programs.
30. Final exams continue on Friday, May 8, 2026 (All Day).
31. Final exams continue on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (All Day).
32. Final exams continue on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (All Day).
33. Final exams continue on Monday, May 11, 2026 (All Day).
34. Final exams continue on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (All Day).
35. Final exams end on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (All Day).
36. Commencement is held on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
37. Spring 2026 degrees are conferred on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (All Day).

NYU Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Summer 2026 registration begins on Monday, February 9, 2026 (All Day).
2. Summer 2026 classes begin for 12-Week, 10-Week, 7-Week, First 6-Week, First 3-Week, and Special Sessions on Monday, May 18, 2026 (All Day).
3. Memorial Day is observed with no classes on Monday, May 25, 2026 (All Day).
4. The last day of Summer 2026 classes for the First 3-Week Session is Monday, June 8, 2026 (All Day).
5. Summer 2026 classes for the Second 3-week Session begin on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (All Day).
6. Juneteenth is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
7. The last day of Summer 2026 classes for the First 6-Week and Second 3-Week Sessions is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
8. Legislative Friday occurs on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with classes following a Friday schedule.
9. Summer 2026 classes for the Second 6-Week and Third 3-Week Sessions begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
10. No classes are scheduled in New York on Friday, July 3, 2026.
11. Independence Day is observed on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
12. The last day of Summer 2026 classes for the 7-Week Session is Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (All Day).
13. The last day of Summer 2026 classes for the Third 3-Week Session is Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (All Day).
14. Summer 2026 classes for the Fourth 3-Week Session begin on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (All Day).
15. The Summer 2026 census date occurs on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (All Day).
16. The last day of Summer 2026 classes for the 10-Week Session is Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (All Day).
17. The last day of Summer 2026 classes for 12-Week, Second 6-Week, Fourth 3-Week, and Special Sessions is Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (All Day).
18. Legislative Friday occurs on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (All Day), with classes following a Friday schedule.

NYU Law Academic Calendar

Planning your legal education at NYU School of Law requires careful attention to NYU Important Dates 2025-2026.

This NYU Law Academic Calendar provides a comprehensive overview of key deadlines and events for JD, LLM, and JSD programs.

From Fall 2025 semester registration and Spring 2026 final exams to orientation dates and university holidays, this calendar is your essential resource for your legal studies with precision and confidence.

Stay informed about important add/drop periods, commencement ceremonies, and other significant milestones specific to the NYU Law academic year.

NYU Law Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. Early Interview Week occurs from Monday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
2. Transfer Student Orientation takes place on Friday, July 25, 2025.
3. Transfer and Visiting Students participate in registration on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
4. Residence Services Check-in for J.D. 1Ls begins on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
5. J.D. Orientation runs from Wednesday, August 20, to Monday, August 25, 2025.
6. Residence Services Check-in for LL.M.s and Returning Residents occurs on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
7. Orientation for Full-Time LL.M., J.S.D. & Exchange Students is held on Monday, August 25, 2025.
8. Fall semester classes begin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
9. Labor Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
10. Legislative Monday occurs on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
11. The last day to add a Law School course is Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
12. The add/drop period on COURSES ends on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
13. The Credit/Fail option for J.D. students is available from Friday, September 5 to Monday, December 1, 2025.
14. The last day to add Directed Research is Monday, September 29, 2025.
15. The last day to add a Writing Credit is Monday, September 29, 2025.
16. Fall Break (no classes) is held on Monday, October 13, 2025.
17. Election Day (no classes) is observed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
18. Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) occurs from Thursday, November 27, to Friday, November 28, 2025.
19. The last day of Fall classes is Monday, December 1, 2025.
20. The last day to drop a class for the semester is Monday, December 1, 2025.
21. Reading Period runs from Tuesday, December 2, to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
22. The Examination Period is from Monday, December 8 to Thursday, December 18, 2025.
23. The Examination Make-up Day is Friday, December 19, 2025.

NYU Law Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. Spring semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
2. The last day to add a Law School course is Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
3. The add/drop period on COURSES ends on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
4. The Credit/Fail option for J.D. students is available from Friday, January 30, to Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
5. The last day to add Directed Research is Monday, February 2, 2026.
6. The last day to add a Writing Credit is Monday, February 2, 2026.
7. Presidents’ Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
8. Legislative Monday occurs on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
9. Spring Recess (no classes) runs from Monday, March 16, to Friday, March 20, 2026.
10. The last day to drop a class is Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
11. The last day of Spring classes is Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
12. Reading Period runs from Wednesday, April 2,9 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
13. The Examination Period is from Monday, May 4 to Thursday, May 14, 2026 (1L exams only on May 14).
14. The Examination Make-up Day is Friday, May 15, 2026.
15. University Commencement (tentative) is held on Wednesday, May 14, 2026.
16. Residence Services Check-out for Non-Graduating Residents is Saturday, May 16, 2026, by 10:00 a.m.
17. Residence Services Check-out for Graduating Residents (J.D.s and LL.M.s) is Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by 10:00 a.m.

NYU Law Academic Calendar Summer Session 2026

1. Summer Session classes begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
2. Memorial Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
3. Juneteenth (no classes) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
4. The Fourth of July Holiday (no classes) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
5. The last day of Summer classes is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
6. Summer Session examinations occur from Thursday, August 13 to Friday, August 14, 2026.

For more on the NYU Academic Calendar, visit the New York University Calendar Website. Also, visit the NYU Law Calendar Website for more on the NYU Law Academic Calendar 2025-2025.