FALL 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.
FALL 2025 INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Orientation Event – Omaha | August 20, 2025 |
| Orientation/Registration for ALL NEW STUDENTS | August 20, 2025 |
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) |
May 28, 2025 |
Medicine & Allied Health |
August 18 - 22, 2025 |
FALL 2025 SEMESTER DATES
| Regular semester: 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 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 30, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes* |
November 14, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between September 1, 2025 and November 14, 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 | May 12, 2025 - December 19, 2025 |
Last Day before 12:00 Midnight to ADD/DROP Classes (MLS) |
May 18, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes (MLS) |
October 13, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between May 19, 2025 and October 13, 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.
| Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) | May 28, 2025 - December 19, 2025 |
Last Day before 12:00 Midnight to ADD/DROP Classes (August 21, 2023 start date) |
June 3, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes (August 21, 2023 start date) |
October 18, 2025 |
| Medicine 3 | June 23, 2025 - December 14, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
June 29, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates. |
Course(s) dropped between June 30, 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.
| Postgraduate Dental Certificate | June 30, 2025 - December 21, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 6, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 29, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between July 7, 2025 and October 29, 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 4 | July 7, 2025 - December 21, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
July 13, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates. |
Course(s) dropped between July 14, 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.
| Genetic Counseling 2, PA 2, OT 3 | August 18, 2025 - December 19, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 24, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 12, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between August 25, 2025 and November 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.
| IPAP Phase I | August 25, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
August 31, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 9, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between September 1, 2025 and November 9, 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 3 | September 2, 2025 - December 19, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 8, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
November 16, 2025 |
Course(s) dropped between September 9, 2025 and November 16, 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 (year-long) | September 2, 2025 - October 2, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
September 8, 2025 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
June 5, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between September 9, 2025 and June 5, 2026 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.
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 |
MLS |
July 3 - 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 |
| Fall Break | |
PT 2/3, CVIT, Radiography 1/2, MRI, RTT, MITS D, DMS, Med Nutrition, DND, Genetic Counseling 1, Medicine 1/2, Pharmacy 1/2/3, BSPS, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Graduate Studies |
October 20 - 21, 2025 |
OT 1/2/3 |
October 10, 2025 |
Medicine 3 |
September 15 - 21, 2025 |
PA 2 |
October 24, November 21, December 19, 2025 |
PA 3 |
September 26, October 24, November 21, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Breaks | |
PA 3 |
November 24 - 30, 2025 |
PA 1, PT 1/2, OT 1/2/3, CVIT, Radiography 1/2, MRI, RTT, MITS D, DMS, Pharmacy 1/2/3, BSPS |
November 26 - 28, 2025 |
Medical Nutrition, DND, Clinical Perfusion 1/2/D, Cytology 1/2, Genetic Counseling 1/2, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, College of Dentistry |
November 26 - 29, 2025 |
PA 2 |
November 27, 2025 |
Medicine 1/2/3/4, MLS, Pharmacy 4 |
November 27 - 28, 2025 |
Graduate Studies |
November 27 - 29, 2025 |
GRADUATION
Last day to apply for December 2025 Graduation (by 12:00 midnight) |
October 10, 2025 |
Fall Commencement (Omaha) |
December 19, 2025 |
Medicine Clerkship Schedule Fall 2025
Phase 2 will consist of a combination of one (1) 12-weeks, three (3) 8-weeks, and two (2) 6-weeks clerkships schedule starting April 1, 2025.
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 2 IPPE Blocks Fall 2025
| Community Block 1 | May 12 - June 6 |
| Community Block 2 | June 9 - July 4 |
| Community Block 3 | July 7 - August 1 |
Pharmacy 3 IPPE Blocks Fall 2025
| Hospital Block 1 | May 12 - May 30 |
| Hospital Block 2 | June 2 - June 20 |
| Hospital Block 3 | June 30 - July 18 |
| Hospital Block 4 | July 21 - August 8 |
Pharmacy 4 APPE Blocks Fall 2025
| May 12 - June 6 | |
| June 9 - July 4 | |
| July 7 - August 2 | |
| August 4 - August 29 | |
| September 1 - September 26 | |
| September 29 - October 24 | |
| October 27 - November 21 | |
| November 24 - December 19 |
Physician Assistant Clerkship Schedule Fall 2025
| September 1 - September 25 | |
| September 29 - October 23 | |
| October 27 - November 21 | |
| November 24 - December 18 |
Physical Therapy Clinical Experience Schedule Fall 2025
| PT 2: August 25 - October 3 | |
| PT 3: October 27 - December 19 |
Special Notes
Dentistry
- The Integrated National Board Dental Examination will be administered by computer.
- Dental Admissions Test will be administered by computer throughout the year.
SPRING 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.
SPRING 2026 INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SCHEDULE
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Day Year 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| IPE – Inter-Professional Education Day Year 2 | March 4, 2026 |
SPRING 2026 SEMESTER DATES
| Regular semester term: 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 1/2, Genetic Counseling 1/2, DMSc, Pharmacy 1/2/3, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry 1/2 | January 12, 2026 - May 8, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 3, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 19, 2026 and April 3, 2026 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 (year-long) | December 29, 2025 - January 29, 2027 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 4, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
October 2, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 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, 2026 - June 30, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 8, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
May 7, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 9, 2026 and May 7, 2026 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.
| OT 1/2/3 | January 5, 2026 - April 24, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
March 22, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 and March 22, 2026 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 | January 5, 2026 - May 1, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
March 27, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 and March 27, 2026 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 | January 5, 2026 - April 24, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
March 22, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 and March 22, 2026 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, Clinical Perfusion 2, DDS 3/4, DDSA | January 5, 2026 - May 8, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 1, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 and April 1, 2026 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 5, 2026 - May 29, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 15, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 and April 15, 2026 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 5, 2026 - June 28, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates. |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 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 | January 5, 2026 - May 1, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates. |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 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.
| Pharmacy 4 | January 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 11, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
March 31, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 12, 2026 and March 31, 2026 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 12, 2026 - May 29, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
April 17, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between January 19, 2026 and April 17, 2026 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 12, 2026 - June 28, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes |
January 18, 2026 |
Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes |
See College of Medicine for course specific withdrawal dates. |
Course(s) dropped between January 19, 2026 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 to apply for May 2026 Graduation (by 12:00 midnight) | February 10, 2026 |
| Spring Commencement: | |
Kearney, Norfolk, Lincoln |
May 7, 2026 |
Omaha, Scottsbluff |
May 9, 2026 |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 |
| Spring Break | March 10, 2024 - March 17, 2024 |
Pharmacy 4 |
March 1 - 6, 2026 |
Dentistry, DDSA, Dental Hygiene |
March 8 - 15, 2026 |
Medicine 1 |
March 9 - 13, 2026 |
PA 1, DMSc, PT 1/2, OT 1/2, CVIT, Radiography 1/2, MRI, RTT, MITS D, DMS, Medical Lab Science, Med Nutrtion M1, DND, Clinical Perfusion 1/D, Cytology 1, Genetic Counseling 1/2, Pharmacy 1/2/3, BSPS, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Graduate Studies |
March 15 - 23, 2026 |
Medicine 2 |
March 16 - 20, 2026 |
Medicine 3/4 |
March 30, 2026 - April 5, 2026 |
PA 2 |
January 30, February 27, March 27, and May 1, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (Medicine 1/2, Accelerated BSN) | May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth (Medicine 2/3) | June 19, 2026 |
Medicine Clerkship Schedule Spring 2026
Phase 2 will consist of a combination of one (1) 12-weeks, three (3) 8-weeks, and two (2) 6-weeks clerkships schedule starting January 5, 2026.
Phase 3 Rotations Schedule:
| January 5 - February 1 | |
| February 2 - March 1 | |
| March 2 - March 29 | |
| April 6 - May 1 |
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 Spring 2026
| January 5 - January 30 | |
| February 2 - February 27 | |
| March 9 - April 3 | |
| April 6 - May 1 | |
| P4 Capstone: May 4 - May 7 |
Physician Assistant 2 Clerkship Schedule Spring 2026
| January 5 - January 29 | |
| February 2 - February 26 | |
| March 2 - March 26 | |
| April 6 - April 30 |
Special Notes
Dentistry:
- 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 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).
SUMMER 2026 SESSION DATES
| Thirteen Week Session (Public Health, Graduate Studies, MSN, Post MSN, DNP, DDS 2/3, PA 1, DMS, CVITT, Radiography 1, MRI, RTT, MITS D, Medical Nutrition 1, DND, Clinical Perfusion 1/D, Genetic Counseling 1, DMSc) | May 18, 2026 - August 15, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 24, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 18, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 25, 2026 and July 18, 2026 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 Nursing | June 8, 2026 - August 14, 2026 |
| Last Day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP Classes | June 14, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 24, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between June 15, 2026 and July 24, 2026 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.
| OT 1/2 | May 4, 2026 - August 14, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 10, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 14, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 6, 2024 and July 12, 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.
| PA 2 | May 4, 2026 - August 28, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 10, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 24, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 11, 2026 and July 24, 2026 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 4, 2026 - August 21, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 10, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 19, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 11, 2026 and July 19, 2026 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 (year-long) | May 11, 2026 - June 4, 2027 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 17, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | August 15, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 18, 2026 and August 15, 2026 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 I | May 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 17, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 6, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 18, 2026 and July 6, 2026 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 18, 2026 - July 24, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 24, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | July 3, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 25, 2026 and July 3, 2026 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 18, 2026 - July 10, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 24, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | June 24, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 25, 2026 and June 24, 2026 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 1, Dental Hygiene | May 18, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 24, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | June 23, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 25, 2026 and June 23, 2026 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.
SUMMER SESSIONS
| Eight Week Session | May 18, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
| PT 2 and available to Graduate Studies, Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MSN | |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | May 24, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | June 24, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between May 24, 2026 and June 24, 2026 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 | June 1, 2026 - July 2, 2026 |
| available to Graduate Studies, Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MSN | |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | June 3, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | June 22, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between June 4, 2026 and June 22, 2026 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 | July 13, 2026 - August 14, 2026 |
| available to Graduate Studies, Public Health, DNP, MSN, Post MSN | |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to ADD/DROP classes | July 15, 2026 |
| Last day before 12:00 midnight to WITHDRAW from classes | August 4, 2026 |
Course(s) dropped between July 16, 2026 and August 4, 2026 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 to apply for August 2026 graduation (before 12:00 midnight) | June 10, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 Degree Completion Date | August 14, 2026 |
| (No Summer Commencement Ceremony) |
STUDENT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 |
| Independence Day | July 3, 2026 |
| PA 2 | May 25, May 29, June 29 - July 3, and July 31, 2026 |
| Cytology | May 25, June 19, and July 3, 2026 |
Physician Assistant 2 Clerkship Schedule Summer 2026
| May 4 - May 28 | |
| June 1 - June 26 | |
| July 6 - July 30 | |
| August 3 - August 28 |
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.