FALL SEMESTER 2026
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 2026 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Orientation Event – Omaha | August 19, 2026 |
| Orientation/Registration for ALL NEW STUDENTS | August 19, 2026 |
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/D) |
May 19, 2026 |
Medicine and Allied Health |
August 17 - 21, 2026 |
FALL 2026 SEMESTER DATES
| Graduate, Nursing, Public Health, PA 1/2, PT 1/2/3, OT 1/2/3,CVIT, RAD 1/2, MRI, DMS, RTT, MITS D, Medical Nutrition, Clin Perfusion 1/2/D, Cytology 1/2, Genetic Counseling 1, Medicine 1/2*, Pharmacy 1/2/3, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, DDSA | August 24, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 30, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
November 13, 2026 |
| Pharmacy 4 | May 11, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 17, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 12, 2026 |
| Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) | May 18, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 24, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 15, 2026 |
| Postgraduate Dental Certificate | July 1, 2026 - December 20, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 7, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 29, 2026 |
| Medicine 3 | June 29, 2026 - December 20, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 5, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
| Medicine 4 | July 6, 2026 - December 20, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 12, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
| Genetic Counseling 2 | August 17, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 23, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 11, 2026 |
| IPAP Phase I | August 24, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 30, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 8, 2026 |
| IPAP Phase II (yearlong) | August 31, 2026 - October1, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 6, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 4, 2027 |
| DMSc Session 1 | August 24 - October 15, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 26, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
September 29, 2026 |
| DMSc Session 2 | October 26 - December 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
October 28, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
December 2, 2026 |
| PA 3 | August 31, 2026 - December 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 6, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 16, 2026 |
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.
*College of Medicine: See college for course specific withdrawal dates.
GRADUATION
| Last Day before 12:00 midnight to apply for December graduation | October 10, 2026 |
| Fall Commencement (Omaha) | December 18, 2026 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 |
| Independence Day | July 3, 2026 |
MLS |
July 3 - 6, 2026 |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2024 |
| Fall Breaks | |
PT 2/3, CVIT, Radiography 1/2, MRI, RTT, MITS D, DMS, Med Nutrition 1/2, DND, Genetic Counseling 1, Pharmacy 1/2/3, BSPS, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Graduate Studies |
October 19 - 20, 2026 |
OT 1/2/3 |
October 10, 2026 |
Medicine 3 |
September 21 - 27, 2026 |
PA 2 |
October 23, November 20, December 18, 2026 |
PA 3 |
September 25, October 23, November 23 - 27, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Breaks | |
PA 1, DMSc, PT 1/2, OT 1/2/3, CVIT, Radiography 1/2, MRI, RTT, MITS D, DMS, Pharmacy 1/2/3, BSPS |
November 25 - 27, 2026 |
Med Nutrition 1/2, DND, Clinical Perfusion 1/2, Cytology 1/2, Genetic Counseling 1/2, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, College of Dentistry |
November 25 - 28, 2026 |
PA 2/3 |
November 26, 2026 |
MLS, MLS D, Medicine 1/2/3/4, Pharmacy 4 |
November 26 - 27, 2026 |
Graduate Studies |
November 26 - 28, 2026 |
Medicine Clerkship Schedule: 2026
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 7 – August 3 | September 29 – October 26 |
| August 4 – August 31 | October 27 – November 23 |
| September 1 - September 28 | November 24 - December 21 |
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: 2026
Pharmacy 1/2 IPPE Clerkship Schedule
| May 11 – June 5 | |
| June 8 – July 3 | |
| July 6 - July 31 |
Pharmacy 3 IPPE Clerkship Schedule
| May 11 – May 29 | |
| June 1 - June 19 | |
| June 29 - July 17 | |
| July 20 - August 7 |
Pharmacy 4 Clerkship Schedule
| May 11 – June 5 | |
| June 8 – July 3 | |
| July 6 - July 31 | |
| August 3 – August 28 | |
| August 31 - September 25 | |
| September 28 - October 23 | |
| October 26 - November 20 | |
| November 23 - December 18 |
Physician Assistant Clerkship Schedule: 2026
| August 31 – September 24 | |
| September 28 - October 22 | |
| October 26 – November 19 | |
| November 23 – December 17 |
Physical Therapy Clinical Experience Schedule: 2026
| PT 2 | August 24 - October 2 |
| PT 3 | October 26 - December 18 |
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 2027
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 2027 INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHEDULE
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Day Year 1 | February 10, 2027 |
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Day Year 2 | March 3, 2027 |
SPRING 2027 SEMESTER DATES
| Graduate Studies, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, PA 1, PT 1/2/3, CVIT, RAD 1/2, MRI, RTT, MITS D, MLS, Medical Nutrition, Clin Perfusion 1/D, Cytology 1, Genetic Counseling 1/2, Medicine 2, Pharmacy 1/2/3, BSPS, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry 1/2 | January 11, 2027 - May 7, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 17, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 2, 2027 |
| DMSc Session 1 | January 4 - February 28, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 6, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
February 11, 2027 |
| DMSc Session 2 | March 8 - April 30, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
March 10, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 14, 2027 |
| Accelerated BSN | January 11, 2027 - May 28, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 17, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 16, 2027 |
| Postgraduate Dental Certificate | January 4, 2027 - June 30, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 10, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
May 7, 2027 |
| PA 2, Medicine 4* | January 4, 2027 - April 30, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
March 26, 2027 |
| IPAP Phase I, OT 1/2/3 | January 4, 2027 - April 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 10, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
March 21, 2027 |
| DMS, Clinical Perfusion 2, DDS 3/4, DDSA, Pharmacy 4 | January 4, 2027 - May 7, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 10, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
March 31, 2027 |
| Medicine 1 | January 4, 2027 - May 28, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 10, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
| Medicine 2 | January 11, 2027 - June 27, 2027 |
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 |
| Medicine 3 | January 4, 2027 - June 27, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 10, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates |
| IPAP Phase II (yearlong) | December 28, 2026 - January 28, 2028 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 3, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
October 1, 2027 |
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.
*College of Medicine: See college for course specific withdrawal dates.
GRADUATION
| Last Day before 12:00 midnight to apply for May graduation | February 10, 2027 |
| Commencement (Kearney, Norfolk, Lincoln) | May 6, 2027 |
| Commencement (Omaha, Scottsbluff) | May 8, 2027 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 28, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 14 - March 21, 2027 |
Pharmacy 4 |
February 28 - March 5, 2027 |
Dentistry, DDSA and Dental Hygiene |
March 7 - March 14, 2027 |
DMSc |
March 7 - 8, 2027 |
Medicine 1 |
March 8 - March 12, 2027 |
Medicine 2 |
March 15 - 19, 2027 |
Medicine 3/4 |
March 29 - April 4, 2027 |
PA 2 |
January 29, February 26, April 30, 2027 |
| Memorial Day (Medicine 2/3) | May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth (Medicine 2/3) | June 18, 2027 |
Medicine Clerkship Schedule: 2027
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: 2027
| January 4 - January 29 | |
| February 1 - February 26 | |
| March 8 - April 2 | |
| April 5 - April 30 |
Physician Assistant 2 Clerkship Schedule: 2027
| January 4 - January 28 | |
| February 1 - February 25 | |
| March 3 - March 25 | |
| April 5 - April 29 |
Physical Therapy 3 Clinical Experience Schedule: 2027
| January 11 - March 19 |
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 2027
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 2027 SESSION DATES
| Thirteen Week Session: College of Public Health, Graduate Studies, PA 1, DMSc, Radiography 1, RTT, DMS, MITS D, Medical Nutrition 1, DND, Clinical Perfusion 1/D, Genetic Counseling 1, RN-BSN, DNP, MSN, Post-MSN | May 17 - August 13, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 17, 2027 |
| Accelerated BSN | June 7 – August 13, 2027 |
Last Day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP Classes |
June 13, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 23, 2027 |
Allied Health:
| OT 1/2 | May 3 - August 13, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 9, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 13, 2027 |
| PA 2 | May 3 - August 27, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 9, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 23, 2027 |
| IPAP Phase I | May 3 – August 20, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 9, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 18, 2027 |
| IPAP Phase II (yearlong) | May 10, 2027 – June 2, 2028 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 16, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
February 6, 2028 |
| Cytology | May 10 – July 30, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 16, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 5, 2027 |
| PT 1 | May 17 – July 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 2, 2027 |
| PT 2 | May 17 – July 9, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 23, 2027 |
| Radiography I, RTT, DMS, MITS D | May 17 – August 13, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 17, 2027 |
| Dental Hygiene 3, DDS 1 | May 17 – July 16, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 28, 2027 |
| DDS 2/3, DDSA | May 17 – August 6, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
July 17, 2027 |
| Eight Week Session: PT 2, Graduate Studies, College of Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MSN | May 17 - July 9, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
May 23, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 23, 2027 |
| First Five Week Session: Graduate Studies, College of Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MSN | June 1 – July 2, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
June 7, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 22, 2027 |
| Second Five Week Session: Graduate Studies, College of Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MSN | July 12 – August 13, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 18, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
August 3, 2027 |
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.
GRADUATION
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to apply for August graduation | June 10, 2027 |
| Degree Completion Date (no August commencement ceremony) | August 13, 2027 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Independence Day | July 5, 2027 |
| PA 2 | May 28, May 31, June 28 - July 5, July 30, 2027 |
| Cytology | May 31, June 19, July 5, 2027 |
Physician Assistant 2 Clerkship Schedule: Summer 2027
| May 3 - May 27 | |
| May 31 - June 25 | |
| July 5 - July 29 | |
| August 2 - August 27 |
Physical Therapy 2 Clinical Experience Schedule: Summer 2027
| May 17 - July 12 |
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.