Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Academic Calendar

Fall Semester- 2025

August 20-21	Wed-Thurs	Orientation (Mandatory)
August 22	Friday	All Courses Begin
August 29	Friday	Last Day to Add or Drop Courses
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (No Classes, Offices Closed)
November 14	Friday	Last Day to Apply for Graduation, May 2026 Graduates
November 21	Friday	Last Day of Classes & Legislative Monday (Monday schedule applies)
November 24-28	Mon-Fri	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes, Offices Closed Nov 26-28)
November 29	Saturday	Reading Period Begins
December 2	Tuesday	Exam Period Begins
December 17	Wednesday	Last Day of Exam Period (make-up exam day)

January 12	Monday	All Courses Begin
January 16	Friday	Last Day to Add or Drop Courses
January 19	Monday	MLK Day (No Classes, Offices Closed)
January 20	Tuesday	Legislative Monday (Monday schedule applies)
March 2-6	Mon-Fri	Spring Break (No Classes)
April 1	Wednesday	Legislative Friday (Friday schedule applies)
April 2-6	Thurs-Mon	Easter Break (No Classes, Offices Closed April 2 and 3)
April 23	Thursday	Last Day of Classes
April 24	Friday	Reading Period Begins
April 27	Monday	Exam Period Begins
May 11	Monday	Last Day of Exam Period (make-up exam day)
May 16	Saturday	Commencement (tentative)
May 25	Monday	Memorial Day (Offices Closed)