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University of the Pacific: A Comprehensive Guide to Academic Calendars

The University of the Pacific provides detailed academic calendars and schedules to help students, faculty, and staff stay organized and informed about important dates, deadlines, and events throughout the academic year. These calendars are essential tools for planning coursework, registration, and other academic activities. This article offers a detailed overview of the academic calendar, including key dates for registration, holidays, breaks, and final examination periods.

Importance of the Academic Calendar

The academic calendar serves as a roadmap for each semester, trimester, and summer session. It includes critical information such as:

  • Orientation dates
  • First and last days of classes
  • Registration deadlines
  • Add/drop periods
  • Holidays and breaks
  • Exam schedules
  • Commencement dates

Staying informed about these dates helps students manage their time effectively and meet important deadlines. Faculty and staff also rely on the academic calendar for planning courses, advising students, and coordinating university events.

Accessing the Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is published by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students can typically find the most up-to-date versions on the University of the Pacific's official website. Calendars are often available as PDF documents for easy access and printing. Specific calendars are available for different academic years, such as the Academic Year 2024-2025 and Academic Year 2025-2026.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Fall Semester

Fall 2026

  • Registration for fall 2026 (incoming first year and grad students): June 1-Aug. 28
  • Payment deadline for fall 2026: Aug. 3
  • Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences Begin (APPEs): Aug. 17
  • Orientation: Aug. 19-21
  • Classes begin: Aug. 24
  • Labor Day holiday (no courses held): Sept. 7
  • Last day to add classes: Sept. 4
  • Last day for pass/no credit or letter grade option: Sept. 4
  • Last day to drop classes without a record of enrollment: Sept. 4
  • Last day to drop with 100% refund: Sept. 4
  • Census date: Sept. 18
  • Last day for pro-rated refund: Sept. 18
  • Spring 2027 schedule of classes available: Sept. 28
  • Advising for spring 2027 trimester: Oct. 5-9
  • Registration appointments begin for students - spring 2027: Oct. 12
  • Last day to withdraw: Oct. 30
  • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25-27
  • Classes resume: Nov. 30
  • Classes end: Dec. 4
  • Final examination period: Dec. 7-11
  • Deadline for faculty to submit grades: Dec. 15
  • APPEs, SHS clinical rotations and MPAS courses end date: Dec. 18
  • Deadline to submit APPEs, SHS clinical rotations and MPAS grades: Dec. 22

General Fall Semester Dates

  • August:
    • International Student Orientation
    • New Student Orientation
    • Convocation
    • First day of Fall courses
    • Last day for New Student Registration
    • Last day to add 1st-half-semester courses
  • September:
    • Labor Day (no courses held)
    • Last day to add full-semester courses
    • Last day to drop full-semester courses with no record
  • October:
    • Fall Break (no courses held)
    • Advising for current students begins for Winter Term and Spring Semester
    • Last day of 1st-half-semester courses
    • Final Examinations for 1st-half-semester courses
    • First day of 2nd-half-semester courses
    • Last day to add 2nd-half-semester courses
    • Last day to drop 2nd-half-semester courses with no record
  • November:
    • Registration opens for Seniors with 90+ completed credits
    • Registration opens for Juniors with 60-89 completed credits
    • Registration opens for Sophomores with 30-59 completed credits
    • Veteran's Day (no courses held)
    • Last day to withdraw from 2nd-half-semester courses
    • Registration opens for Freshmen with 0-29 completed credits
  • December:
    • Last day of courses
    • Reading Day
    • Final Examinations

Spring Semester

Spring 2027

  • Payment deadline for spring 2027: Dec. 1 (previous year)
  • Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) begin: Jan. 4
  • Classes begin: Jan. 4
  • Last day to add classes: Jan. 15
  • Last day for pass/no credit or letter grade option: Jan. 15
  • Last day to drop classes without a record of enrollment: Jan. 15
  • Last day to drop classes with 100% refund: Jan. 15
  • Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (no classes): Jan. 18
  • Last day for pro-rated refund: Jan. 29
  • Census date: Feb. 5
  • Summer 2027 schedule of classes available: Feb. 8
  • President’s Day holiday (no classes): Feb. 15
  • Advising for summer 2027 trimester: Feb. 16-19
  • Registration appointments begin for students for summer 2027: Feb. 22
  • Last day to withdraw: Mar. 5
  • Classes end: Apr. 6
  • Final examination period: Apr. 8-15
  • Deadline for faculty to submit grades: Apr. 20

General Spring Semester Dates

  • January:
    • First day of 4-credit courses
    • Last day to add or drop 4-credit courses with no record
    • First day of 2-credit courses
    • Last day to add or drop 2-credit courses with no record
    • Last day to withdraw from courses
    • Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. observed (no courses held)
    • Last day of courses
    • International Student Orientation
    • New Student Orientation
    • First day of Spring courses
    • Last day for New Student Registration
    • Last day to add 1st-half-semester courses
  • February:
    • Last day to add full-semester courses
    • Last day to drop full-semester courses with no record
  • March:
    • Spring break
    • Advising for summer/fall for continuing students continues (excluding spring break)
    • Classes resume
    • Last day to withdraw
    • Summer registration opens for continuing students (no appointments required)
    • Early registration appointments begin for continuing students for Fall
  • April:
    • Classes end
    • Study day
    • Final examination period

Summer Session

Summer 2027

  • Payment deadline for summer 2027: Apr. 1
  • Classes begin: Apr. 26
  • Last day to add classes: May 7
  • Last day for pass/no credit or letter grade option: May 7
  • Last day to drop classes without a record of enrollment: May 7
  • Last day to drop classes with 100% refund: May 7
  • Fall 2027 schedule of classes available: May 11
  • Pharmacy Commencement (held in Stockton): TBD
  • SHS Commencement: TBD
  • Advising for fall 2027 trimester: May 17-21
  • Last day for pro-rated refund: May 21
  • Memorial Day holiday (no classes): May 31
  • Registration appointments begin for students for fall 2027: June 1
  • Juneteenth holiday (observed): June 18
  • Last day to withdraw: June 25
  • No classes (Independence Day observed): July 5
  • Classes end: July 28
  • Final examination period: July 30-Aug. 6
  • Deadline for faculty to submit grades: Aug. 10
  • Census date: Sept. 1
  • SHS PTHR clinical rotations end date: Sept. 10
  • Deadline to submit SHS PTHR clinical rotations grades: Sept. 15

General Information

Course dates vary throughout the summer term. Summer sessions are available to part-time and full-time students. Summer courses are compressed but consist of the same number of class hours as similar courses offered during the academic year. On-campus summer classes are normally scheduled in evening hours. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad in Salzburg, Austria. Students who have completed at least one year of law study in good standing at other ABA accredited law schools may enroll in either the on-campus or international study abroad courses.

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Academic Schedule

The academic schedule is managed and maintained by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in cooperation with the law school's Registrar. The academic schedule is subject to change. Possible changes include but are not limited to: capacity, location, professor, and cancellation and/or addition of a course. Examples of schedules include:

  • Fall 2025 Schedule (pdf)
  • Fall 2025 1L Schedule (pdf)
  • Spring 2026 Schedule (pdf)
  • Spring 2026 1L Schedule (pdf)

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule is managed and maintained by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in cooperation with the law school's Registrar. Like the academic schedule, the exam schedule is subject to change. An example is Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule (pdf).

Understanding Registration Periods

The University of the Pacific staggers registration periods based on student standing (e.g., Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen) and completed credits. This system ensures that students closer to graduation have priority in selecting courses. Specific dates are provided for when registration opens for each group:

  • Registration opens for Seniors with 90+ completed credits
  • Registration opens for Juniors with 60-89 completed credits
  • Registration opens for Sophomores with 30-59 completed credits
  • Registration opens for Freshmen with 0-29 completed credits

Policies on Adding and Dropping Courses

The academic calendar also outlines the deadlines for adding and dropping courses. It's crucial to understand these deadlines to avoid academic or financial penalties. Key dates include:

  • Last day to add classes: This is the final day to enroll in a course.
  • Last day to drop classes without a record of enrollment: Dropping a course by this date means the course will not appear on your transcript.
  • Last day to drop classes with a 100% refund: Dropping by this date ensures a full refund of tuition fees for the course.
  • Last day for pro-rated refund: A partial refund may be available if you drop the course after the 100% refund deadline but before this date.
  • Last day to withdraw: Withdrawing from a course after the drop deadline means the course will appear on your transcript with a "W" grade.

Holidays and Breaks

The academic calendar clearly indicates when the university observes holidays and scheduled breaks. No courses are held on these days, allowing students and faculty to rest and recharge. Common holidays and breaks include:

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  • Labor Day
  • Fall Break
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Break
  • Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Spring Break
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth holiday (observed)
  • Independence Day (observed)
  • President’s Day holiday

Summer Sessions

Summer sessions at the University of the Pacific offer students the opportunity to take courses in a compressed format. These sessions are available to both part-time and full-time students. Key features of summer sessions include:

  • Compressed Format: Summer courses cover the same material as regular semester courses but in a shorter timeframe.
  • Evening Hours: On-campus summer classes are typically scheduled in the evening.
  • Study Abroad: Students can participate in international study abroad programs, such as the program in Salzburg, Austria.
  • Visiting Students: Students from other ABA-accredited law schools can enroll in summer courses.

Important Notes and Considerations

It is important to note that all calendars and schedules are subject to change. The University of the Pacific reserves the right to make changes due to circumstances beyond its control or as deemed necessary to fulfill its educational objectives. Students should regularly check the official university website for the most current information.

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