The 2026/2027 Academic Year Calendar marks a comprehensive schedule that guides students and educators through an organized educational journey. It spans from July 2026 to June 2027, 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 29, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Classes Begin (FALL) - Monday, August 3, 2026
Holiday: Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Winter Recess - Monday, December 21, 2026 – Friday, January 1, 2027
Classes Resume (SPRING) - Monday, January 4, 2027
Spring Recess - Monday, March 1, 2027 – Sunday, March 7, 2027
Classes End - Friday, May 21, 2027
Holiday: Memorial Day - Monday, May 31, 2027
RE-EXAMINATIONS - TBD – Early/Mid-June
Second Year
Classes Begin (FALL) - Monday, August 3, 2026
Holiday: Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Winter Recess - Monday, December 21, 2026 – Friday, January 1, 2027
Classes Resume (SPRING) - Monday, January 4, 2027
Spring Recess - Monday, March 1, 2027 – Sunday, March 7, 2027
White Coat Ceremony - TBD
Classes End - Friday, May 21, 2027
Holiday: Memorial Day - Monday, May 31, 2027
Comprehensive Exam - TDB
Clinical Orientation - Tentative: May 24-26, 2027
RE-EXAMINATIONS - TBD – Early/Mid June
Third Year
Clinic Sessions Begins - Monday, June 1, 2026
Holiday: Independence Day - Saturday, July 4, 2026
Didactic Section Begins - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Holiday: Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess -Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Didactic Section Ends - Monday, December 21, 2026 – Friday, January 1, 2027
RE-EXAMINATIONS - TBD – February
Fourth Year
Graduation Ceremony - TBD
4th Year Clerkship Rotation Schedule c/o 2027
June 1 – 26, 2026
June 29 – July 31, 2026
August 3 – 28, 2026
August 31 – October 2, 2026
October 5 – 30, 2026
November 2 – 27, 2026
November 30 – January 1, 2027
January 4 – 29, 2027
February 1 – 26, 2027
March 1 – 26, 2027
March 29 – April 30, 2027
