FALL SEMESTER 2024
Dates and events listed are for Graduate Studies and the Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. Exceptions are noted where applicable.
Dates may be subject to change.
Students will receive email notifications on the 10th calendar day of the semester regarding their billing statement. A late fee will be assessed on any tuition and/or fees not paid in full by the due date on the billing statement.
The last day to qualify for residency for tuition purposes is the last day of registration (6th business day of the semester).
Deadline for waiving student health insurance is the 14th calendar day of the semester.
FALL 2024 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Orientation Event – Omaha | August 21, 2024 |
| Orientation/Registration for ALL NEW STUDENTS | August 21, 2024 |
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/D) |
May 28, 2024 |
Medicine and Allied Health |
August 19 - 23, 2024 |
FALL 2024 SEMESTER DATES
| Graduate, Nursing, Public Health, PA 1/3, DMSc, PT 1/2/3, OT 1/2,CVIT, RAD 1/2, MRI, DMS, RTT, MITS D, Medical Nutrition, Clin Perfusion 1/2/D, Cytology 1/2, Genetic Counseling 1/2, Medicine 1/2*, Pharmacy 1/2/3, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, DDSA | August 26, 2024 - December 20, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 1, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
November 15, 2024 |
| Pharmacy 4 | May 13, 2024 - December 20, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 19, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 14, 2024 |
| Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) | May 29, 2024 - December 20, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
June 4, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 19, 2024 |
Course(s) dropped between June 5, 2024 and October 19, 2024 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Postgraduate Dental Certificate | July 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 7, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 29, 2024 |
Course(s) dropped between July 8, 2024 and October 29, 2024 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Medicine 3 | June 24, 2024 - December 15, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
June 30, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
Course(s) dropped between last day to ADD/DROP and last day to WITHDRAW will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Medicine 4 | July 1, 2024 - December 15, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 7, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
Course(s) dropped between last day to ADD/DROP and last day to WITHDRAW will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| PA 2, OT 3 | August 19, 2024 - December 20, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 25, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 13, 2024 |
Course(s) dropped between August 26, 2024 and November 13, 2024 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| IPAP Phase I | August 26, 2024 - December 13, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 1, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 10, 2024 |
Course(s) dropped between September 2, 2024 and November 10, 2024 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| IPAP Phase II (yearlong) | September 2, 2024 - October 3, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 8, 2024 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 6, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between September 9, 2024 and June 6, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
GRADUATION
| Last Day before 12:00 midnight to apply for December graduation | October 10, 2024 |
| Fall Commencement (Omaha) | December 20, 2024 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024 |
MLS |
July 4 - 5, 2024 |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024 |
| Fall Breaks | |
CVIT, DMS, MRI, Radiography 1/2, RTT, Medical Nutrition, Nursing, Graduate, Public Health, PT 2/3, Genetic Counseling 1, Pharmacy 1/2/3 |
October 21 - 22, 2024 |
OT 1/2/3 |
October 14, 2024 |
Medicine 3 |
September 16 - 22, 2024 |
PA 2 |
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13 - 20, 2024 |
PA 3 |
September 20, October 18, November 15, November 18 - 22, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Breaks | |
Medical Nutrition, Clinical Perfusion, Cytology, Nursing, Public Health, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, DDSA, Genetic Counseling |
November 27 - 30, 2024 |
CVIT, DMS, MRI, Radiography 1/2, RTT, PA 1, PT 1/2, OT 1/2/3, Pharmacy 1/2/3 |
November 27 - 29, 2024 |
PA 2/3 |
November 28, 2024 |
Medicine, MLS/D, Pharmacy 4 |
November 28 - 29, 2024 |
Graduate |
November 28 - 30, 2024 |
Medicine Clerkship Schedule: 2024
Phase 2 will consist of a combination of one (1) 12-week, three (3) 8-weeks, and two (2) 6-week clerkships schedule starting April 1, 2024
Phase 3 Rotations Schedule:
| July 1 – July 28 | September 23 – October 20 |
| July 29 – August 25 | October 21 – November 17 |
| August 26 - September 22 | November 18 - December 15 |
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 will be administered by computer at designated testing sites throughout the year.
Pharmacy Clerkship Schedule: 2024
Pharmacy 1/2 IPPE Clerkship Schedule
| May 13 – June 7 | |
| June 10 – July 5 | |
| July 8 - August 2 |
Pharmacy 3 IPPE Clerkship Schedule
| May 13 – May 31 | |
| June 3 - June 21 | |
| July 1 - July 19 | |
| July 22 - August 9 |
Pharmacy 4 Clerkship Schedule
| May 13 – June 7 | |
| June 10 – July 5 | |
| July 8 - August 2 | |
| August 5 – August 30 | |
| September 3 - September 27 | |
| September 30 - October 25 | |
| October 28 - November 22 | |
| November 25 - December 20 |
Physician Assistant Clerkship Schedule: 2024
| August 26 – September 19 | |
| September 23 - October 17 | |
| October 21 – November 14 | |
| November 18 – December 12 |
Physical Therapy Clinical Experience Schedule: 2024
| PT 2 | August 26 - October 4 |
| PT 3 | October 21 - December 12 |
Special Notes
Dentistry:
- Dental Students National Board Exam for seniors will be administered by computer.
- Dental Admissions Test will be administered by computer throughout the year.
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
Dates and events listed are for Graduate Studies and the Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. Exceptions are noted where applicable.
Dates may be subject to change.
Students will receive email notifications on the 10th calendar day of the semester regarding their billing statement. A late fee will be assessed on any tuition and/or fees not paid in full by the due date on the billing statement.
The last day to qualify for residency for tuition purposes is the last day of registration (6th business day of the semester).
Deadline for waiving student health insurance is the 14th calendar day of the semester.
SPRING 2025 INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHEDULE
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Day Year 1 | February 12, 2025 |
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Day Year 2 | March 5, 2025 |
SPRING 2025 SEMESTER DATES
| Graduate, Nursing, Public Health, PA 1, DMSc, PT 1/2/3, CVIT, RAD 1/2, MRI, DMS, RTT, MITS D, MLS, Medical Nutrition, Clin Perfusion 1/D, Cytology 1/2, Genetic Counseling 1/2, Pharmacy 1/2/3, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry 1/2 | January 13, 2025 - May 9, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 19, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 4, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 20, 2025 and April 4, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Accelerated BSN | January 13, 2025 - May 30, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 19, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 18, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 20, 2025 and April 18, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Postgraduate Dental Certificate | January 2, 2025 - June 30, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 8, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
May 7, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 9, 2025 and May 7, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| PA 2, Medicine 4* | January 6, 2025 - May 2, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
March 28, 2025 |
*College of Medicine: See college for course specific withdrawal dates.
| IPAP Phase I, OT 1/2/3 | January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
March 23, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 13, 2025 and March 23, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Pharmacy 4 | January 6, 2025 - May 8, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
March 28, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 13, 2025 and March 28, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| DDS 3/4, DDSA, Clinical Perfusion 2 | January 6, 2025 - May 9, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
April 2, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 13, 2025 and April 2, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Medicine 1 | January 6, 2025 - May 30, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
Course(s) dropped between last day to ADD/DROP and last day to WITHDRAW will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Medicine 2 | January 6, 2025 - June 22, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
Course(s) dropped between last day to ADD/DROP and last day to WITHDRAW will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Medicine 3 | January 6, 2025 - June 29, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
Course(s) dropped between last day to ADD/DROP and last day to WITHDRAW will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| IPAP Phase II (yearlong) | December 30, 2024 - January 30, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 6, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
October 3, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between January 7, 2025 and last day to WITHDRAW will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
GRADUATION
| Last Day before 12:00 midnight to apply for May graduation | February 10, 2025 |
| Commencement (Kearney, Norfolk, Lincoln) | May 8, 2025 |
| Commencement (Omaha, Scottsbluff) | May 10, 2025 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Martin Luther King Day | January 20, 2025 |
| Spring Break | March 16 - March 23, 2025 |
Accelerated BSN |
March 15 - March 23, 2025 |
Clinical Perfusion 2 |
March 2 - March 9, 2025 |
Dentistry, DDSA and Dental Hygiene |
March 9 - March 16, 2025 |
Medicine 1 /2 |
March 10 - March 14, 2025 |
Medicine 3/4 |
March 31 - April 6, 2025 |
Pharmacy 4 |
March 2 - March 7, 2025 |
PA 1 |
March 16 - March 23, 2025 |
PA 2 |
January 31, February 28, March 28, May 2, 2025 |
| Juneteenth (Medicine 2/3) | June 19, 2025 |
Medicine Clerkship Schedule: 2025
Phase 2 will consist of a combination of one (1) 12-week, three (3) 8-weeks, and two (2) 6-week clerkships schedule starting January 6, 2025.
Phase 3 Rotations Schedule:
| January 6 - February 2 | |
| February 3 - March 2 | |
| March 3 - March 30 | |
| April 7 - May 2 |
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 will be administered by computer at designated testing sites throughout the year.
Pharmacy 4 Clerkship Schedule: 2025
| January 6 - January 31 | |
| February 3 - February 28 | |
| March 10 - April 4 | |
| April 7 - May 2 | |
| P4 Capstone: May 5 - May 8 |
Physician Assistant 2 Clerkship Schedule: 2025
| January 6 - January 30 | |
| February 3 - February 27 | |
| March 3 - March 27 | |
| April 7 - May 1 |
Physical Therapy 3 Clinical Experience Schedule: 2025
| January 13 - March 21 |
Special Notes
Dentistry:
| Professional Day | TBA |
| Dental Hygiene National Board Exam | TBA |
| Regional Board Exams | TBA |
| American Dental Education Association | TBA |
| American Association of Dental Research | TBA |
| Nebraska Dental Association Meeting | TBA |
SUMMER SEMESTER 2025
Dates and events listed are for Graduate Studies and the Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. Exceptions are noted where applicable.
Dates may be subject to change.
Students will receive email notifications on the 10th calendar day of the semester regarding their billing statement. A late fee will be assessed on any tuition and/or fees not paid in full by the due date on the billing statement.
The last day to qualify for residency for tuition purposes is the last day of registration (6th business day of the semester).
SUMMER 2025 SESSION DATES
| Thirteen Week Session: Public Health, Graduate College, PA 1, DMSc, Radiography 1, Medical Nutrition 1, Clinical Perfusion 1/D, Genetic Counseling, RN-BSN, MITS D | May 19 - August 15, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 25, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 19, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 26, 2025 and July 19, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Accelerated BSN | June 9 – August 15, 2025 |
Last Day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP Classes |
June 15, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 25, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between June 16, 2025 and July 25, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
Allied Health:
| OT 1/2 | May 5 - August 15, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 11, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 15, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 12, 2025 and July 15, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| PA 2 | May 5 - August 29, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 11, 2023 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 25, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 12, 2025 and July 25, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| IPAP Phase I | May 5 – August 22, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 11, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 20, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 12, 2025 and July 20, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| IPAP Phase II (yearlong) | May 12, 2025 – July 5, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 18, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
August 15, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 19, 2025 and August 15, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Cytology | May 12 – August 1, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 18, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 7, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 19, 2025 and July 7, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| PT 1 | May 19 – July 25, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 25, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 5, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 26, 2025 and July 5, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| PT 2 | May 19 – July 11, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 21, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 25, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 22, 2025 and June 25, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| DMS/RTT | May 12 – August 8, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 18, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 12, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 19, 2025 and July 12, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Dental Hygiene 3, Dentistry, DDSA | May 19 – July 18, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 25, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 30, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 26, 2025 and June 30, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Eight Week Session: PT 2, Graduate, Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MS | May 19 - July 11, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 21, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 25, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 22, 2025 and June 25, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| First Five Week Session: Graduate, Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MS | June 2 – July 3, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
June 4, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 23, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between June 5, 2025 and June 23, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
| Second Five Week Session: Graduate, Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MS | July 14 – August 15, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 16, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
August 5, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between July 17, 2025 and August 5, 2025 will appear on the UNMC transcript with a grade of ‘W’. Course(s) dropped after Last Day to WITHDRAW will reflect the grade earned on the UNMC transcript.
GRADUATION
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to apply for August graduation | June 10, 2025 |
| Degree Completion Date (no August commencement ceremony) | August 15, 2025 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 |
| PA 2 | May 26, May 30, June 30 - July 4, August 1, 2025 |
| Cytology | May 26, June 16, July 4, 2025 |
Physician Assistant 2 Clerkship Schedule: Summer 2025
| May 5 - May 29 | |
| June 2 - June 27 | |
| July 7 - July 31 | |
| August 4 - August 29 |
Physical Therapy 2 Clinical Experience Schedule: Summer 2025
| May 19 - July 11 |
Special Notes
Dentistry:
- The Integrated National Board Dental Examination will be administered by computer.
- Dental Admission Test will be administered by computer throughout the year.