WCUCOM Academic Calendar 2026-2027
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.