M1 Academic Calendar
2027-2028 Academic Year
This calendar provides key dates for the first-year medical student academic experience. Dates are subject to change based on programmatic, accreditation, institutional, or operational needs.
Fall Semester 2027
Academic Milestone |
Date |
Prematriculation Begins (optional) |
June 28, 2027 |
M1 Orientation |
July 19–23, 2027 |
White Coat Ceremony |
July 24, 2027 |
First Day of Classes |
July 26, 2027 |
Labor Day Holiday |
September 6, 2027 |
Thanksgiving Break |
November 22–26, 2027 |
Fall Semester Ends |
December 17, 2027 |
Winter Break |
December 18, 2027–January 2, 2028 |
Spring Semester 2028
Academic Milestone |
Date |
First Day of Classes |
January 3, 2028 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
January 17, 2028 |
Mardi Gras Break |
February 28–March 3, 2028 |
Spring Break |
April 10–14, 2028 |
Spring Semester Ends |
June 9, 2028 |
Summer Break |
June 12–July 14, 2028 |