The 2025/2026 Academic Year Calendar marks a comprehensive schedule that guides students and educators through an organized educational journey. It spans from July 2025 to June 2026, integrating federal holidays and observances, ensuring a well-structured academic experience. Key dates include Orientation week on Wednesday, July 30, and school closures on public holidays like Thanksgiving. This calendar is essential for planning academic activities, managing assignments, and scheduling holidays, providing a clear roadmap for the upcoming school year.
First Year
Orientation Week - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025
Classes Begin (FALL) - Monday, August 4, 2025
Holiday: Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Recess - Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025
Winter Recess - Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026
Classes Resume (SPRING) - Monday, January 5, 2026
Spring Recess - Monday, March 2, 2026 - Sunday, March 8, 2026
Classes End - Friday, May 22, 2026
Holiday: Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026
RE-EXAMINATIONS - Early/Mid June
Second Year
Classes Begin (FALL) - Monday, August 4, 2025
Holiday: Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Recess - Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Winter Recess - Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Monday, January 5, 2026
Classes Resume (SPRING) - Monday, January 5, 2026
Spring Recess - Monday, March 2, 2026 - Sunday, March 8, 2026
White Coat Ceremony - TBD
Classes End - Monday, May 22, 2026
Holiday: Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026
Comprehensive Exam - TDB
Clinical Orientation - Tentative: Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026
RE-EXAMINATIONS - TBD – Early/Mid June
Third Year
Clinic Sessions Begins - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Holiday: Independence Day - Friday July 4, 2025
Didactic Section Begins - Monday, July 15, 2025
Holiday: Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Recess -Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Didactic Section Ends -Friday, December 19, 2025
RE-EXAMINATIONS - TBD – Feb/Mar
Fourth Year
Graduation Ceremony - TBD
4th Year Clerkship Rotation Schedule c/o 2026
June 2 – 27, 2025
June 30 – August 1, 2025
August 4 – 29, 2025
September 2 – October 3, 2025
October 6 – 31, 2025
November 3 – 28, 2025
December 1, 2025 – January 2, 2026
January 5 – 30, 2026
February 2 – 27, 2026
March 2 – 27, 2026
March 30 – May 1, 2026
May 4 – 29, 2026
