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 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 8
    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
January Term 2027
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  • January 7
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • January 7
    White Coat Ceremony
  • January 11
    First Day of Classes
  • January 14
    Term 5 Orientation
  • January 15
    Last Day to Register
  • April 23
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • April 26 - May 7
    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
May Term 2027
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  • May 6
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • May 6
    White Coat Ceremony
  • May 10
    First Day of Classes
  • May 13
    Term 5 Orientation
  • May 14
    Last Day to Register
  • August 20
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • August 23 - September 3
    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 2027
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  • September 2
    New Student Orientation (Terms 1-4)
  • September 2
    White Coat Ceremony
  • September 6
    First Day of Classes
  • September 9
    Term 5 Orientation
  • September 10
    Last Day to Register
  • December 17
    Last Day of Regular Term
  • December 20 - January 7
    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
*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 2026
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  • September 14
    Block 7
  • October 26
    Block 8
  • December 14 - 15
    Trinity Workshop
TBD
New Student Orientation
May 12
Block 4
June 23
Block 5
August 14
Block 6
January Term 2027
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  • TBD
    Block 1
  • TBD
    Block 2
  • TBD
    Block 3
TBD
New Student Orientation
September 15
Block 7
October 27
Block 8
TBD
Trinity Workshop
May Term 2027
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  • TBD
    Block 4
  • TBD
    Block 5
  • TBD
    Block 6
TBD
New Student Orientation
September 15
Block 7
October 27
Block 8
TBD
Trinity Workshop
September Term 2027
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  • TBD
    Block 7
  • TBD
    Block 8
  • TBD
    Trinity Workshop
TBD
New Student Orientation
May 12
Block 4
June 23
Block 5
August 14
Block 6
*Clinical Rotation Terms follow US Holidays.
Dates are subject to change.

Online
Asynchronous

Virtual Pre-Med Pathway

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
January 13
First Day of Classes
January 21
Last Day to Register
May 1
Last Day of Regular Term
May 2 - May 18
Break
January Term 2027
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Full Semester: January 12–May 6

  • Registration opens: October 6, 2026
  • Classes begin: January 12, 2027
  • Drop/Add and late registration: January 12–18
  • Last day to withdraw: February 26
  • Last day of class: March 5
  • Grades due: March 8
  • Grades available in Titans Experience: March 10
Session Two (S2): March 9–May 6
  • Registration opens: October 6, 2026
  • Classes begin: March 9, 2027
  • Drop/Add and late registration: March 9–15
  • Spring Break—no classes: March 29–April 2
  • Last day to withdraw: April 29
  • Last day of class: May 6
  • Grades due: May 10
  • Grades available in Titans Experience: May 13

May 19
First Day of Classes
May 23
Last Day to Register
July 24
Last Day of Regular Term
July 25 - TBD
Break
May Term 2027
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Full Semester: May 18 - July 29

  • Registration opens: March 17
  • Classes begin: March 18
  • Drop/Add and late registration: May 18 - 24
  • Summer Break—no classes: July 6 - 9
  • Last day to withdraw: July 22
  • Last day of class: July 29
  • Grades due: July 30
  • Grades available in Titans Experience: August 4

Mini-Mester: June 1 - July 29

  • Registration opens: March 17
  • Classes begin: June 2
  • Drop/Add and late registration: June 1 - 7
  • Summer Break—no classes: July 6 - 9
  • Last day to withdraw: July 22
  • Last day of class: July 29
  • Grades due: July 30
  • Grades available in Titans Experience: August 4
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 small class sizes, early clinical experience, a consistent clinical home base, and more!

Supportive Community

Where unparalleled support meets student success.

Clinical Rotations

Rotations are scheduled for you within your chosen clinical region.

Small Class Sizes

Feel valued and seen from the very beginning.