Academic Calendars
Important dates for each cohort of the DVM program
2026-27 DVM Academic Calendars
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027: Final Clinical Year
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 24 - Sunday, September 13* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 14 - Sunday, October 4 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 5 - Sunday, October 25 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 26 - Sunday, November 15 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 16 - Sunday, December 6 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 7 - Monday, January 3** |
| Block 12 | Monday, January 4 - Sunday, January 24*** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 25 - Sunday, February 14 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 15 - Sunday, March 7 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 8 - Sunday, March 28 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 29 - Sunday, April 18 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 19 - Sunday, May 9 |
*September 7, 2026 is Labor Day. The hospital will operate on an emergency schedule. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
** Holiday vacation: students will receive one week off during this block. Information to follow on how to organize vacation week.
*** January 18, 2027 is Martin Luther King Day and is a university holiday. The hospital will operate on an emergency schedule.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue, and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday)
Summer 2026: Clinical Rotations
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 11 - Sunday, May 31* |
| Block 2 | Monday, June 1 - Sunday, June 21** |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 22 - Sunday, July 12*** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 13 - Sunday, August 2 |
| Block 5 | Monday, August 3 - Sunday, August 23 |
*May 25, 2026, Memorial Day, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. This holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday) and block 2 will start the following day (Tuesday). Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**June 19, 2026, Juneteenth, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
***July 4, 2026 is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 24 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 09 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 16 |
Thursday, December 17, 2026, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make-Up Date
Spring 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 18 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 12 |
Fall 2027 - Spring 2028: Final Clinical Year
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 23 - Sunday, September 12* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 13 - Sunday, October 3 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 4 - Sunday, October 24 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 25 - Sunday, November 14 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 15 - Sunday, December 5 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 6 - Monday, January 2** |
| Block 12 | Monday, January 3 - Sunday, January 23*** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 24 - Sunday, February 13 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 14 - Sunday, March 5 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 6 - Sunday, March 26 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 27 - Sunday, April 16 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 17 - Sunday, May 7 |
*September 6, 2027 is Labor Day. The hospital will operate on an emergency schedule. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
** Holiday vacation: students will receive one week off during this block. Information to follow on how to organize vacation week.
*** January 17, 2028 is Martin Luther King Day and is a university holiday. The hospital will operate on an emergency schedule.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue, and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday)
Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 24 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 09 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 16 |
Thursday, December 17, 2026, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make-Up Date
Spring 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 18 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 12 |
Summer 2027: Clinical Rotations
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 10 - Sunday, May 30 |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 31 - Sunday, June 20* |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 21 - Sunday, July 11** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 12 - Sunday, August 1 |
| Block 5 | Monday, August 2 - Sunday, August 22 |
*May 31, 2027 (Memorial Day) and June 19, 2027 (Juneteenth) are federal and university holidays, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**July 4, 2027 is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue, and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 24 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 09 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 16 |
Thursday, December 17, 2026, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make-Up Date
Spring 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 18 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 12 |
2025-26 DVM Academic Calendars
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026: Final Clinical Year
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 25 - Sunday, September 14* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 15 - Sunday, October 5 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 6 - Sunday, October 26 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 27 - Sunday, November 16 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 17 - Sunday, December 7 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 8 - Monday, January 4** |
| Block 12 | Monday, January 5 - Sunday, January 25*** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 26 - Sunday, February 15 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 16 - Sunday, March 8 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 29 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 30 - Sunday, April 19 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 20 - Sunday, May 10 |
*September 1, 2025 is Labor Day. Hospital will operate on emergency hours. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
** Holiday vacation: students will receive one week off during this block. Information to follow on how to organize vacation week.
*** January 19, 2026 is MLK day and is a university holiday.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday)
Summer 2025: Clinical Rotations
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 5 - Monday, May 26* |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 27 - Sunday, June 15 |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 16 - Sunday, July 6** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 7 - Sunday, July 27 |
| Block 5 | Monday, July 28 - Sunday, August 24*** |
*May 26, 2025, Memorial Day, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. This holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday) and block 2 will start the following day (Tuesday). Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**June 19, 2025, Juneteenth, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
July 4, 2025 is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
***Four week block with one week of holiday.
Fall 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 25 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 17 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 17 |
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
Spring 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 19 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 20 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13 |
| Semester End | Monday, May 13 |
Fall 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 25 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 17 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 17 |
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
Spring 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 19 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 20 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13 |
| Semester End | Friday, May 1 |
Monday, May 4, 2026, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
Summer 2026: Clinical Rotations
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 11 - Sunday, May 31* |
| Block 2 | Monday, June 1 - Sunday, June 21** |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 22 - Sunday, July 12*** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 13 - Sunday, August 2 |
| Block 5 | Monday, August 3 - Sunday, August 23 |
*May 25, 2025, Memorial Day, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. This holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday) and block 2 will start the following day (Tuesday). Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**June 19, 2025, Juneteenth, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
***July 4, 2025 is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
Fall 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 25 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 17 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 17 |
Thursday, December 18, 2025, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
Spring 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 19 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 20 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 13 |
2024-25 DVM Academic Calendars
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 5 | Monday, July 29 - Sunday, August 18 |
| Block 6 | Monday, August 19 - Sunday, September 8* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 9 - Sunday, September 29 |
| Block 8 | Monday, September 30 - Sunday, October 20 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 21 - Sunday, November 10 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 11 - Sunday, December 1 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 2 - Monday, December 22 |
| Block 12 | Monday, December 23 - Sunday, January 19** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 20 - Sunday, February 9 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 10 - Sunday, March 2 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 3 - Sunday, March 23 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 24 - Sunday, April 13 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 14 - Sunday, May 4 |
*September 2, 2024 is Labor Day. Hospital will operate on emergency hours. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
**Block 12 holiday vacation: students will receive one week off during this block.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 26 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 11 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 18 |
Thursday, December 19, 2024, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 20 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 21 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21* |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 14 |
*March 21 to 23, 2025 SAVMA Symposium at UC Davis
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 25 - Sunday, September 14* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 15 - Sunday, October 5 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 6 - Sunday, October 26 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 27 - Sunday, November 16 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 17 - Sunday, December 7 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 8 - Monday, January 4** |
| Block 12 | Monday, January 5 - Sunday, January 25*** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 26 - Sunday, February 15 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 16 - Sunday, March 8 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 29 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 30 - Sunday, April 19 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 20 - Sunday, May 10 |
*September 1, 2025 is Labor Day. Hospital will operate on emergency hours. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
**Block 12 holiday vacation: students will receive one week off during this block.
*** January 19, 2026 is MLK day and is a university holiday.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 26 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 11 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, December 18 |
Thursday, December 19, 2024, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 20 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 21 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21* |
| Semester End | Monday, May 5 |
*March, 21 to 23, 2025, SAVMA Symposium at UC Davis
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 5 - Sunday, May 25 |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 26 - Sunday, June 15* |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 16 - Sunday, July 6** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 7 - Sunday, July 27 |
| Block 5 | Monday, July 28 - Sunday, August 24*** |
*May 26, 2025, Memorial Day, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. This holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday) and block 2 will start the following day (Tuesday). Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**June 19, 2025, Juneteenth, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
July 4, 2025 is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
***Four week block with one week of holiday.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 26 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 11 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 |
| Semester End | Friday, December 18 |
Thursday, December 19, 2024, Inclement Weather Final Examinations Make Up Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 20 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 21 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21* |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 14 |
*March 21 to 23, 2025, SAVMA Symposium at UC Davis
2023-24 DVM Academic Calendars
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 21 - Sunday, September 10* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 11 - Sunday, October 1 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 2 - Sunday, October 22 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 23 - Sunday, November 12 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 13 - Sunday, December 3 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 4, 2022 - Monday, January 1, 2024** |
| Block 12 | Tuesday, January 2 - Sunday, January 21*** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 22 - Sunday, February 11 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 12 - Sunday, March 3 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 4 - Sunday, March 24 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 25 - Sunday, April 14 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 15 - Sunday, May 5 |
*September 4, 2023 is Labor Day. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) will operate on emergency hours. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
**Block 11 holiday vacation: Students will receive one week off either during Christmas week or New Year’s Eve week. The Office of Academic Affairs will coordinate.
***January 1 is a university holiday and the VTH will operate on emergency hours. Block 11 will continue through January 1 and block 12 will begin on Tuesday, January 2. Please check with your clerkship leader regarding patient or on-call responsibilities.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
GRADUATION: Friday, May 10, 2024
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 8 - Sunday, May 28 |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 29 - Sunday, June 18* |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 19 - Sunday, July 9** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 10 - Sunday, July 30 |
| Block 5 | Monday, July 31 - Sunday, August 20 |
*May 29, 2023 is a University holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**June 19, 2023 is a University holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 28 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 13 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24 |
| Semester End | Friday, December 15 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 15 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 16 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15* |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 8 |
*March, 14-17, SAVMA Symposium at the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 21 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 13 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24 |
| Semester End | Friday, December 15 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 15 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 16 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15* |
| Semester End | Monday, April 29 |
*March, 14-17, SAVMA Symposium at the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 6 - Sunday, May 27* |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 28 - Sunday, June 16 |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 17 - Sunday, July 7** |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 8 - Sunday, July 28 |
*May 27th, 2024, Memorial Day, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. This holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday) and block 2 will start the following day (Tuesday). Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
** June 19th, 2024, Juneteenth, is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
**July 4th is a federal and university holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 21 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 13 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24 |
| Semester End | Friday, December 15 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 15 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 16 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15* |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 8 |
*March, 14-17, SAVMA Symposium at the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
2022-23 DVM Academic Calendars
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 22 - Sunday, September 11, 2022* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 12 - Sunday, October 2 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 3 - Sunday, October 23 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 24 - Sunday, November 13 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 14 - Sunday, December 4 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 5, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023** |
| Block 12 | Tuesday, January 3 - Sunday, January 22*** |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 23 - Sunday, February 12 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 13 - Sunday, March 5 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 6 - Sunday, March 26 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 27 - Sunday, April 16 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 17 - Sunday, May 7 |
*September 5, 2022 is Labor Day. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) will operate on emergency hours. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
**Block 11 holiday vacation: Students will receive one week off either during Christmas week or New Year’s Eve week. The Office of Academic Affairs will coordinate.
***January 2 is a university holiday and the VTH will operate on emergency hours. Block 11 will continue through January 2 and block 12 will begin on Tuesday, January 3. Please check with your clerkship leader regarding patient or on-call responsibilities.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 9 - Sunday, May 30* |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 31 - Sunday, June 19 |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 20 - Sunday, July 10 |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 11 - Sunday, July 31 |
| Block 5 | Monday, August 1 - Sunday, August 21 |
*May 30, 2022 is a University holiday, and the VTH will operate on an emergency schedule. Please contact the clerkship leader regarding clinic coverage.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 29 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 14 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25 |
| Semester End | Tuesday, December 20 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 16 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 17 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17* |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 10 |
*March, 16-19 2023, SAVMA Symposium at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 6 | Monday, August 21 - Sunday, September 10, 2023* |
| Block 7 | Monday, September 11 - Sunday, October 1 |
| Block 8 | Monday, October 2 - Sunday, October 22 |
| Block 9 | Monday, October 23 - Sunday, November 12 |
| Block 10 | Monday, November 13 - Sunday, December 3 |
| Block 11 | Monday, December 4, 2023 - Monday, January 1, 2024** |
| Block 12 | Tuesday, January 2 - Sunday, January 21 |
| Block 13 | Monday, January 22 - Sunday, February 11 |
| Block 14 | Monday, February 12 - Sunday, March 3 |
| Block 15 | Monday, March 4 - Sunday, March 24 |
| Block 16 | Monday, March 25 - Sunday, April 14 |
| Block 17 | Monday, April 15 - Sunday, May 5 |
*September 4, 2023 is Labor Day. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) will operate on emergency hours. Students will be required to work according to schedules developed by the clerkship leaders.
**Block 11 holiday vacation: Students will receive one week off either during Christmas week or New Year’s Eve week. The Office of Academic Affairs will coordinate.
If a federal or university holiday coincides with the first day of the block (Monday), the previous block will continue and the next block will start the following day (Tuesday).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 22 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 14 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25 |
| Semester End | Friday, December 16 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 16 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 17 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17 |
| Semester End | Monday, May 1 |
| Rotation | Dates |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | Monday, May 8 - Sunday, May 28 |
| Block 2 | Monday, May 29 - Sunday, June 18 |
| Block 3 | Monday, June 19 - Sunday, July 9 |
| Block 4 | Monday, July 10 - Sunday, July 30 |
| Block 5 | Monday, July 31 - Sunday, August 20 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Start | Monday, August 22 |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 14 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25 |
| Semester End | Friday, December 16 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| University Holiday (MLK Day) | Monday, January 16 |
| Semester Start | Tuesday, January 17 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17 |
| Semester End | Wednesday, May 10 |