Semester Schedules and Class Dates
Distance degree instruction begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, at which time a final examination will be administered.
University
Enrollments for diploma programs, associate, bachelor’s and master’s distance degree programs are processed six (6) times per calendar year. Each course enrollment is for eight (8) weeks with a fixed start and end date.
| Summer A Session* | ||
| Sunday, May 3 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Jun 27 | Session Ends | |
| Summer Break | ||
| Sunday-Saturday, Jun 28, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026 | ||
| Friday, Jul 3 | In Observance of Independence Day | |
| Saturday, Jul 4 | Independence Day | |
| Summer B Session | ||
| Sunday, Jul 5 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Aug 29 | Session Ends | |
| Fall A Session* | ||
| Sunday, Aug 30 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Sep 7 | Labor Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Oct 24 | Session Ends | |
| Fall B Session | ||
| Sunday, Oct 25 | Session Begins | |
| Wednesday, Nov 11 | Veteran’s Day | |
| Thursday – Friday, Nov 26-27 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Saturday, Dec 19 | Session Ends | |
| Winter Break | ||
| Sunday – Saturday, Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | ||
| Spring A Session | ||
| Sunday, Jan 3 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Jan 18 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Feb 27 | Session Ends | |
| Spring B Session | ||
| Sunday, Feb 28 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Apr 24 | Session Ends | |
| Spring Break | ||
| Sunday – Saturday, Apr 25 – May 1, 2027 | ||
| Summer A Session* | ||
| Sunday, May 2 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Jun 26 | Session Ends | |
| Summer Break | ||
| Sunday – Saturday, Jun 27 2027 – Jul 3, 2027 | ||
| Summer B Session | ||
| Sunday, Jul 4 | Session Begins | |
| Sunday, Jul 4 | Independence Day | |
| Monday, Jul 5 | In observance of Independence Day | |
| Saturday, Aug 28 | Session Ends | |
School of Law
The first year consists of five courses covering material tested in the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX): Torts, Criminal Law, and Contracts, which includes articles 1 and 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Courses for the first year of the Juris Doctor program are open for enrollment for spring, fall, and winter sessions.
After the first year and the FYLSX, the upper level curriculum consists of ten courses generally covering fundamental areas of law required to gain admission to the California State Bar. A full course calendar with details can be found below.
| CLASS START | SUBJECT | CLASS WEEKS | STUDY HOURS | QUARTER UNITS | CLASS DATES | |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | ||
| FALL | LF100A Contracts A* | 11 | 220 | 7 | Aug. 10, 2025 – Oct. 25, 2025 | |
| LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Oct. 26, 2025 – Dec. 27, 2025 | ||
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | ||
| WINTER | LF200 Criminal Law | 14 | 280 | 10 | Dec. 28, 2025 – Apr. 4, 2026 | |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | ||
| SPRING | LF300A Torts A | 9 | 180 | 6 | Apr. 5, 2026 – Jun. 6, 2026 | |
| LF300B Torts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Jun. 7, 2026 – Aug. 8, 2026 | ||
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | ||
| FALL | LF100A Contracts A* | 11 | 220 | 7 | Aug. 9, 2026 – Oct. 24, 2026 | |
| LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Oct. 25, 2026 – Dec. 26, 2026 |
*Incoming students must attend an online NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, which is typically scheduled a week before the course opens. Please contact admissions@alu.edu for more information.
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU01 | Real Property | 12 | 8 | Aug 10, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025 |
| LU02 | Wills & Trusts | 12 | 8 | Nov 2, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 |
| LU03 | Criminal Procedure | 6 | 4 | January 25, 2026 – March 7, 2026 |
| LU04 | Business Associations | 12 | 8 | March 8, 2026 – May 30, 2026 |
| LU05 | Remedies | 10 | 7 | May 31, 2026 – August 8, 2026 |
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU68 | Products Liability Litigation | 6 | 4 | Aug 10, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 |
| – OR – | ||||
| LAW752 | Employment Law | 6 | 4 | Aug 10, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 |
| LU61 | First Amendment | 6 | 4 | Sep 21, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025 |
| – OR – | ||||
| LAW740 | Immigration Law | 6 | 4 | Sep 21, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025 |
| LU41 | Advanced Legal Research & Writing | 6 | 4 | Nov 2, 2025 – Dec 13, 2025 |
| LU62 | Advanced Business Associations | 6 | 4 | Dec 14, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 |
| LU63 | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 6 | 4 | Jan 25, 2026 – Mar 7, 2026 |
| LU64 | Future Interests/Mortgages | 6 | 4 | Mar 8, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026 |
| LU60 | Trial Techniques | 6 | 4 | Apr 19, 2026 – May 30, 2026 |
| LU66 | UCC (Section 2,3, and 9) | 5 | 3 | May 31, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026 |
| LU67 | Civil Litigation before Trial | 5 | 4 | Jul 5, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026 |
See the holiday schedule for the School of Law.
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