This page lists key academic dates for the Class of 2026, including holidays, instructional breaks, required academic activities, and other important deadlines. Dates are subject to change. Please review this calendar regularly for updates.
First Year (2022-2023)
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Jul. 27 through Jul. 29, 2022 |
| Fall Semester Classes Begin | Aug. 1, 2022 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep. 5, 2022 |
| Veterans’ Day Holiday | Nov. 11, 2022 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Nov. 24 through Nov. 27, 2022 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Dec. 16, 2022 |
| Semester Break | Dec. 17, 2022 through Jan. 8, 2023 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin | Jan. 9, 2023 |
| MLK Holiday | Jan. 16, 2023 |
| Family and Friends Day | TBA |
| Spring Break | Mar. 4 through Mar. 12, 2023 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29, 2023 |
| NBME Customized Assessment | Jun. 12, 2023 |
| Semester Ends | Jun. 12, 2023 |
Second Year (2023-2024)
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Classes Begin | Aug. 14, 2023 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep. 4, 2023 |
| Veterans’ Day Holiday | Nov. 11, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Nov. 23 through Nov. 26, 2023 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Dec. 15, 2023 |
| Semester Break | Dec. 16, 2023 through Jan. 1, 2024 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin | Jan. 2, 2024 |
| MLK Holiday | Jan. 15, 2024 |
| NBME Comprehensive Basic Science Exam and CSE | Feb. 26, 2024 through Mar. 1, 2024 |
| Spring Break | Mar. 2 through Mar. 10, 2024 |
| USMLE Step 1 Preparation and Exam | Mar. 11, 2024 through Apr. 28, 2024 |
Third Year —Clinical Rotations (2024-2025)
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation to Clinical Clerkships (in-person attendance required) | May 6 through May 10, 2024 |
| White Coat Ceremony (Tentative Date) | TBA |
| Clinical Rotations Begin | May 13, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Nov. 28, 2024 through Dec. 1, 2024 |
| First Semester Ends | Dec. 22, 2024 |
| Semester Break | Dec. 23, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025 |
| Second Semester Begins | Jan. 6, 2025 |
| Second Semester Ends | May 9, 2025 |
Fourth Year —Clinical Rotations (2025-2026)
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First Semester Begins | May 12, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Nov. 27 through Nov. 30, 2025 |
| First Semester Ends | Dec. 19, 2025 |
| Semester Break | Dec. 20 through Dec. 28, 2025 |
| Second Semester Begins* | Dec. 29, 2025 |
| *Individual services may elect to defer their start date to | Jan. 2, 2026 |
| Match Day | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| Pre-Graduation Reception | May 15, 2026 |
| Graduation | May 16, 2026 |
Last revised on January, 16, 2026