The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering regularly offers courses in the Fall and Spring terms. The Academic Calendar outlines important dates. Medical school dates may differ from those published on central university calendars.
All dates are subject to change without notice.
Students will be automatically enrolled into courses on the registration date listed for each term.
| Fall 2026 Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Credentialing Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Registration Date | June 15, 2026 |
| Mandatory Orientation Week | July 27 - 31, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 3, 2026 |
| Tuition and Fees 100% Refund Deadline For more information see: Tuition and Financial Aid Calendar | September 11, 2026 |
| Tuition and Fees 50% Refund Deadline For more information see: Tuition and Financial Aid Calendar | September 25, 2026 |
| Residency Classification Petition Deadline | August 26, 2026 |
| Labor Day Observed Classes excused/University closed | September 7, 2026 |
| Veterans Day Observed Classes excused/University closed | November 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break Begins | November 23, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Observed Classes excused/University closed | November 26 - 27, 2026 |
| Fall Break Ends | November 29, 2026 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 18, 2026 |
| Final Grades Due | January 1, 2027 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 3, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Registration Date | November 20, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | January 4, 2027 |
| Tuition and Fees 100% Refund Deadline For more information see: Tuition and Financial Aid Calendar | February 12, 2027 |
| Tuition and Fees 50% Refund Deadline For more information see: Tuition and Financial Aid Calendar | February 26, 2027 |
| Residency Classification Petition Deadline | January 17, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Observed Classes excused/University closed | January 18, 2027 |
| Memorial Day Holiday Observed Classes excused/University closed | May 31, 2027 |
| Break | May 31 - June 27, 2027 |
| Intersession Begins | June 28, 2027 |
| Independence Day Observed - No Classes Classes excused/University closed | July 5, 2027 |
| Last Day of Classes/Intersession Ends | July 30, 2027 |
| Final Grades Due | August 13, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Registration Date | June 18, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | August 2, 2027 |
| Tuition and Fees 100% Refund Deadline For more information see: Tuition and Financial Aid Calendar | TBD |
| Tuition and Fees 50% Refund Deadline For more information see: Tuition and Financial Aid Calendar | TBD |
| Residency Classification Petition Deadline | August 25, 2027 |
| Labor Day Observed Classes excused/University closed | September 6, 2027 |
| Veterans Day Observed Classes excused/University closed | November 11, 2027 |
| Fall Break Begins | November 22, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Observed Classes excused/University closed | November 25 - 26, 2027 |
| Fall Break Ends | November 28, 2027 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 17, 2027 |
| Final Grades Due | December 31, 2027 |
| Winter Break | December 20, 2027 - January 2, 2028 |