Academic Calendar
Fall 2024 Semester
July 1, 2024 – December 29, 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 1* | Elective and Make-Up Rotations, OMS-III and OMS-IV rotations can begin |
| July 1 | Virtual Orientation Opens (OMS-I) |
| July 16-19 | In-Person Orientation (OMS-I) |
| July 20 | White Coat Ceremony - Center for Music and Performing Arts, Liberty University |
| July 22 | Classes begin (OMS-I) |
| July 29 | Classes begin (OMS-II) |
| July 29-August 1 | Orientation (OMS-II, during the lunch hour) |
| September 2 | Labor Day Holiday (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| October 14-18 | Fall Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| November 27-29 | Thanksgiving Break (OMS-I, OMS-II), classes resume December 2 |
| December 11 | Last day of classes (OMS-II) |
| December 13* | Last day of rotations (OMS-III) |
| December 20 | Last day of learning activities (OMS-I) |
Spring 2025 Semester
December 30, 2024 – June 29, 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 30* | Clinical Rotations and/or Courses can begin (OMS-III, OMS-IV) |
| January 6 | Classes begin (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| March 24-28 | Spring Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| April 21 | Easter Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| May 7-10 | Senior Week (attendance requirements TBA) |
| TBD: Commencement Ceremony (OMS-IV)*** | |
| TBD: LUCOM Hooding Ceremony (OMS-IV) | |
| May 23 | Last day of learning activities (OMS-I) |
| May 26 | Memorial Day, no OMS-II classes |
| May 30 | Last day of classes (OMS-II) |
| June 2-June 27** | Pre-Clerkship electives/Vacation (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| June 30* | Clinical Rotations can begin (OMS-III/OMS-IV), beginning of Fall 2025 semester |
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Scheduling for OMSIII and OMSIV students is coordinated through the Office of Clinical Education. Students must refer to LUCOM policies and rotation site requirements for scheduled obligations and attendance requirements.
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A break is scheduled for personal time off and/or vacation for OMS-I and OMS-II students. Note: Student Progress Committee hearings are conducted during this time. Student-doctors may be required to return to campus. Refer to the LUCOM Academic Calendar for additional information.
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Future dates subject to change.