Academic Calendar

Fall 2025 Semester
June 30, 2025 – January 4, 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1 | Virtual Orientation Begins (OMS-I) |
| June 30 | Electives and Make-Up Rotations, OMS-III and OMS-IV rotations can begin |
| July 15-18 | In-Person Orientation (OMS-I) |
| July 19 | White Coat Ceremony - Center for Music and Performing Arts, Liberty University |
| July 21 | Classes begin (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| July 21-24 | Orientation (OMS-II, during the lunch hour) |
| September 1 | Labor Day Holiday (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| October 13-17 | Fall Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| November 26-28 | Thanksgiving Break (OMS-I, OMS-II), classes resume December 1 |
| December 12* | Last day of learning activities (OMS-II), last day of rotations (OMS-III) |
| December 19 | Last day of learning activities (OMS-I) |
Spring 2026 Semester
January 5, 2026 - July 5, 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 5* | Clinical Rotations and/or Courses can begin (OMS-III, OMS-IV) |
| January 5 | Classes begin (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| March 20 | Match Day (OMS-IV) |
| March 23-27 | Spring Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| April 6 | Easter Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| May 1 | Last day of classes (OMS-II) |
| May 13-16 | Senior Week (attendance requirements TBA) |
| TBD: Commencement Ceremony (OMS-IV)*** | |
| TBD: LUCOM Hooding Ceremony (OMS-IV) | |
| May 22 | Last day of learning activities (OMS-I) |
| May 25 | Memorial Day |
| June 1-June 26** | Pre-Clerkship electives/Vacation (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| July 6* | Clinical Rotations can begin (OMS-III/OMS-IV), beginning of Fall 2026 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.