Academic year start date: July 1, 2026
Academic year end date: June 30, 2027

Date Event
Fall 2026
July 31 Class of 2029 in-person orientation (OMS 2 orientation)
July 28–30 Class of 2030 in-person orientation (OMS 1 orientation)
August 3 Class of 2030 1st Year & Class of 2029 2nd Year Fall classes start
September 7 WCU Labor Day Holiday – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
October 8–9 WCU Fall Break – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
November 20 Last day to request LOA
November 23–27 WCU Thanksgiving Break – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
December 21–January 1 WCU Christmas Break – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
Spring 2027
January 4 Fall 2026 OMS 1 Remediation Exams
January 6 Class of 2030 1st Year & Class of 2029 2nd Year Spring classes start
January 18 WCU Martin Luther King Holiday – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
March 8–12 WCU Spring Break – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
March 19 (tentative) WCUCOM Match Day Ceremony
May graduation Registrar deadline ($200 late fee if all documents are not in)
March 26 WCU Easter Holiday – no classes for 1st and 2nd year students
April 23 Last day to request LOA
May 7 Deadline for 1st and 2nd year course grades to P&M Committee
Note: clinical integrations will be completed May 28
May 8 Commencement
May 28 Spring 2026 OMS 1 Remediation Exams
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday, offices closed

Approved by Curriculum Committee 3/4/2026. However, the WCUCOM 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is subject to change. Changes will be shared and will become effective immediately upon approval.