Academic Calendar

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

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