2026-27 Academic Calendar
Due to unusual circumstances — such as, but not limited to, natural disasters and health and safety concerns — the course schedule and nature of curriculum delivery, learning, and assessment may need to be altered. Notice of anticipated changes will be given in advance of implementation, whenever possible. Students should make note of this calendar when scheduling personal travel plans. Dates are subject to change.
It is recommended that students do not book personal travel before 5 p.m. on the last scheduled day of each semester. This will ensure that personal travel arrangements do not interfere with possible changes to the academic calendar.
Fall 2026
July 6, 2026 – December 27, 2026
- 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-July 23
Orientation (OMS-II during the lunch hour) - July 27
OMS-III rotations can begin - August 21
Donor Memorial Ceremony
Center for Music and Worship Arts, Liberty University - September 7
Labor Day Holiday (OMS-I, OMS-II) - September 25
White Coat Ceremony****
Center for Music and Worship Arts, Liberty University - October 12-16
Fall Break (OMS-I, OMS-II) - November 25-27
Thanksgiving Breaks (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
December 28, 2026 – June 27, 2027
- 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)- TBA
LUCOM Hooding Ceremony - TBA
Commencement Ceremony (OMS-IV)**
- TBA
- May 21
Last day of class (OMS-I) - May 24-June 27
Pre-Clerkship electives may be offered (Rising OMS-II) - May 31
Memorial Day - June 28*
Clinical Rotations can begin (OMS-IV) beginning of Fall 2027 semester
*Scheduling for OMS-III and OMS-IV students is coordinated through the Office of Clinical Education. Students must refer to the LUCOM Academic Catalog, course syllabi, and to rotation site requirements for scheduled obligations and attendance requirements.
**** Family members are invited to the White Coat ceremony. Formal photos of incoming students will be taken prior to the ceremony. The start time of ceremony is to be announced.
**Future dates are subject to change
Student Progress Committee hearings and remediation may occur outside of coursework dates. Student-doctors may be required to return to campus.