Academic Calendar
Fall 2026 Semester
July 6, 2026 – December 27, 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1 | Virtual Orientation Begins (OMS-I) |
| July 6* | OMS-IV rotations can begin |
| July 14-17** | In-Person Orientation (OMS-I) |
| July 20 | Classes begin (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| July 20-23 | Orientation (OMS-II, during the lunch hour) |
| July 27 | OMS-III rotations can begin |
| August 21 | Donor Memorial Ceremony |
| September 7 | Labor Day Holiday (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| September 25 | White Coat Ceremony - Center for Music and Performing Arts, Liberty University |
| October 12-16 | Fall Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| November 25-27 | Thanksgiving Break (OMS-I, OMS-II), classes resume November 30 |
| December 11 | Last day of classes/rotations (OMS-II, OMS-III) |
| December 18 | Last day of learning activities (OMS-I) |
Spring 2027 Semester
December 28, 2027 - June 27, 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 28* | Clinical Rotations and/or Courses can begin (OMS-III, OMS-IV) |
| January 4 | Classes begin (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| March 19 | Match Day (OMS-IV) |
| March 22-26 | Spring Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| March 29 | Easter Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) |
| April 30 | Last day of classes (OMS-II) |
| May 12-15 | Senior Week (attendance requirements TBA) |
| TBD: Commencement Ceremony (OMS-IV)*** | |
| TBD: LUCOM Hooding Ceremony (OMS-IV) | |
| May 21 | Last day of classes (OMS-I) |
| May 24-June 27 | Pre-Clerkship electives may be offered (Rising OMS-II) |
| May 31 | Memorial Day |
| June 28* | OMS-IV can begin, 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.