MD PROGRAM Academic Calendar

Your Journey to MD at a Glance

In a Supportive and Positive Atmosphere
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Trinity School of Medicine’s Academic Calendar

Trinity’s curriculum is designed to help students maintain their momentum and move smoothly toward their MD. With three start dates per year, it’s always the right time to start planning your application to our MD program.

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Basic Sciences and Clinical Transition

Terms 1 – 5

September Term 2025
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  • September 4
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • September 4
    White Coat Ceremony
  • September 8
    First Day of Classes
  • September 11
    Term 5 Orientation
  • September 12
    Last Day to Register
  • December 19
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • December 22 - January 7
    Break
January 9
New Student Orientation
January 9
White Coat Ceremony
January 13
First Day of Classes
January 17
Last Day to Register
April 25
Last Day of Regular Term
April 28 – May 7
Break
January Term 2026
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  • January 8
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • January 8
    White Coat Ceremony
  • January 12
    First Day of Classes
  • January 15
    Term 5 Orientation
  • January 16
    Last Day to Register
  • April 24
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • April 27 - May 6
    Break
May 8
New Student Orientation
May 8
White Coat Ceremony
May 12
First Day of Classes
May 16
Last Day to Register
August 22
Last Day of Regular Term
August 25 – September 3
Break
May Term 2026
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  • May 7
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • May 7
    White Coat Ceremony
  • May 11
    First Day of Classes
  • May 14
    Term 5 Orientation
  • May 15
    Last Day to Register
  • August 21
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • August 24 - September 2
    Break
September 4
New Student Orientation
September 4
White Coat Ceremony
September 8
First Day of Classes
September 12
Last Day to Register
December 19
Last Day of Regular Term
December 22 – January 7
Break
September Term 2026
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  • September 3
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • September 3
    White Coat Ceremony
  • September 7
    First Day of Classes
  • September 10
    Term 5 Orientation
  • September 11
    Last Day to Register
  • December 18
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • December 21 - January 6
    Break
September 4
New Student Orientation
September 4
White Coat Ceremony
September 8
First Day of Classes
September 12
Last Day to Register
December 19
Last Day of Regular Term
December 22 – January 7
Break
*Preclinical terms follow Vincentian Holidays.
**Clinical Transition and Clinical Rotation Terms follow US Holidays.
Dates are subject to change.
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Clinical
Rotations

Terms 6 – 10

September Term 2025
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  • September 15
    Block 7
  • October 27
    Block 8
  • December 15 - 16
    Trinity Workshop
TBD
New Student Orientation
January 6
Block 1
February 17
Block 2
March 31
Block 3
January Term 2026
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  • January 5
    Block 1
  • February 16
    Block 2
  • March 30
    Block 3
TBD
New Student Orientation
May 12
Block 4
June 23
Block 5
August 14
Block 6
May Term 2026
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  • May 11
    Block 4
  • June 22
    Block 5
  • August 3
    Block 6
TBD
New Student Orientation
September 15
Block 7
October 27
Block 8
TBD
Trinity Workshop
September Term 2026
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  • September 14
    Block 7
  • October 26
    Block 8
  • December 14 - 15
    Trinity Workshop
TBD
New Student Orientation
September 15
Block 7
October 27
Block 8
TBD
Trinity Workshop
*Clinical Rotation Terms follow US Holidays.
Dates are subject to change.

Online
Asynchronous

Virtual Pre-Med Pathway

May Term 2026
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  • May 20
    Summer Semester Begins - Full
  • May 26
    Drop/Add/Refund Deadline - Full
  • June 2
    Summer Mini-mester Classes Begin
  • June 8
    Drop/Add/Refund Deadline - Mini-mester only
  • June 29 - July 3
    Summer Break
  • July 24
    Last Day to Withdraw with a W grade - Full and Mini-mester sessions
  • July 31
    Last Day of Classes - Full and Mini-mester sessions
  • August 3
    Grades Due
  • August 6
    Grades in Banner Self Service
January 13
First Day of Classes
January 21
Last Day to Register
May 1
Last Day of Regular Term
May 2 - May 18
Break
August Term 2026
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  • August 18
    Full and Session 1 (S1) classes begin
  • August 24
    Drop/Add/Refund Deadline - Full and S1
  • October 2
    Last Day to Withdraw - S1 only
  • October 9
    Last Day of Class - S1 only
  • October 12
    Grades Due - S1 only
  • October 13
    Sessions 2 (S2) Classes begin
  • October 14
    Grades in Titans Experience - S1 only
  • October 19
    Drop/Add/Refund Deadline - S2
  • November 23 - 27
    Fall Break - Full and S2
  • December 4
    Last Day to Withdraw - Full and S2
  • December 11
    Last Day of Class - Full and S2
  • December 14
    Grades Due
  • December 17
    Grades in Titans Experience - Full and S2
May 19
First Day of Classes
May 23
Last Day to Register
July 24
Last Day of Regular Term
July 25 - TBD
Break
January Term 2027
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  • January 12
    Full and Session 1 (S1) classes begin
  • January 18
    Drop/Add/Refund Deadline - Full and S1
  • February 26
    Last Day to Withdraw - S1 only
  • March 5
    Last Day of Class - S1 only
  • March 8
    Grades Due - S1 only
  • March 9
    Sessions 2 (S2) Classes begin
  • March 10
    Grades in Titans Experience - S1 only
  • March 15
    Drop/Add/Refund Deadline - S2
  • March 29 - April 2
    Spring Break - Full and S2
  • April 29
    Last Day to Withdraw - Full and S2
  • May 6
    Last Day of Class - Full and S2
  • May 10
    Grades Due
  • May 13
    Grades in Titans Experience - Full and S2
TDB
First Day of Classes
TDB
Last Day to Register
TDB
Last Day of Regular Term
TDB
Break
Dates are subject to change.

Practice Medicine in Your Home Community

A degree from Trinity means you can participate in the residency match processes in the United States and Canada as well as apply for residencies and licensure in both countries.

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Find Your Success at Trinity

Discover the Trinity experience through students and alumni! Learn more about the small class sizes, early clinical experience, rotations in one location, and more!

Supportive Community

Where unparalleled support meets student success.

Clinical Rotations

Rotations are scheduled for you in one location.

Small Class Sizes

Feel valued and seen from the very beginning.