Part-Time/Hybrid 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester

2026

Orientation and first classes for PTH 1LsAugust 13-15
First Day of Classes (for 2Ls/3Ls/4Ls)August 20
Add/Drop DeadlineSeptember 3
Labor Day HolidaySeptember 7
PTH residential weekend (1Ls/2Ls/3Ls)September 18-21
Midterm Assessment Period (during class modules)September 24-30
Fall BreakOctober 8-9
PTH residential weekend (1Ls/2Ls)November 13-16
Last Day of ClassesNovember 24
Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 26-27
Final Exam Reading Days/ Make-up DaysNovember 25 & 30
Final ExaminationsDecember 1-12
Commencement (Harrogate)December 12
Spring Semester

2027

First Day of ClassesJanuary 11
MLK Jr. Day HolidayJanuary 18
Add/Drop DeadlineJanuary 25
PTH residential weekend (1Ls/2Ls/3Ls)February 12-15
Midterm Assessment Period (during class modules)February 22-28
Spring BreakMarch 8-12
Good Friday HolidayMarch 26
PTH residential weekend (1Ls/2Ls/3Ls)April 9-12
Last Day of ClassesApril 20
Final Exam Reading Days/ Make-up DaysApril 21-23
Final ExaminationsApril 26-May 8
Commencement (Knoxville)May 6
Summer Semester

2027

First Day of ClassesMay 17
Add/Drop DeadlineMay 24
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
PTH residential weekend (1Ls only)June 11-14
Midterm Assessment Period (during class modules)June 14-17
Juneteenth ObservanceJune 18
Summer Recess (no classes)June 28-July 2
Last Day of Classes (for exam courses)July 9
Final Exam Reading Days/ Make-up DaysJuly 12-13
Final Exams/ Final ProjectsJuly 14-16