MD Program Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Matriculation
START@Yale: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, July 31, 2025
First Year Students: Monday, August 4, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Matriculation/Registration Day: Edward S. Harkness Hall (ESH-D), 367 Cedar Street, Café Med Dining Area
Tuition & Fees Billing and Payment Due Dates
| Fall Semester | Dates | Spring Semester | Dates | Summer Semester | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Tuition & Fees Billed: | 07/01/2025 | Spring Tuition Billed: | 11/01/2025 | Summer Tuition Billed: | 03/20/2026 |
| Fall Term Bill Due Date: | 07/31/2025 | Spring Term Bill Due Date: | 11/30/2025 | Summer Term Bill Due Date: | 04/30/2026 |
| YaleHub Term Data Update/Check-In: | 07/01/2025-10/31/2025 | YaleHub Term Data Update/Check-In: | 01/04/2026-03/15/2026 |
Academic Terms
| Cohort | Fall Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Students (Class of 2029) | 08/04/2025 - 12/17/2025 | 01/05/2026 - 06/12/2026 | No Summer Term |
| Second Year Students (Class of 2028) | 09/02/2025 - 12/19/2025 | 01/05/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 05/18/2026 - 07/17/2026 |
| Third Year Students (Class of 2027) | 07/21/2025 - 12/12/2025 | 01/05/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 05/18/2026 - 08/14/2026 |
| Fourth Year Students (Class of 2026) | 08/18/2025 - 12/26/2025 | 01/05/2026 - 05/15/2026 | No Summer Term |
| Fifth Year Students (Extended Study): | 08/18/2025 - 12/26/2025 | 01/05/2026 - 05/15/2026 | 05/18/2026 - 08/14/2026 |
Clinical Rotation & Block Dates
| Clerkships - 12 Week Rotation Periods: 2025 Clerkship Blocks | Clerkships - 12 Week Rotation Periods: 2026 Clerkship Blocks | Electives/Subinternships - 4 Week Block Dates | Capstone Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 - 03/21/2025 | 01/05/2026 - 03/27/2026 | 06/16/2025 - 07/11/2025 | 03/02/2026 – 03/27/2026 |
| 03/24/2025 - 06/13/2025 | 03/30/2026 - 06/19/2026 | 07/14/2025 - 08/08/2025 | - |
| 06/30/2025 - 09/19/2025 | 07/06/2026 - 09/25/2026 | 08/11/2025 - 09/05/2025 | - |
| 09/22/2025 - 12/12/2025 | 09/28/2026 - 12/18/2026 | 09/08/2025 - 10/03/2025 | - |
| - | - | 10/06/2025 - 10/31/2025 | - |
| - | - | 11/03/2025 - 11/28/2025 | - |
| - | - | 12/01/2025 - 12/26/2025 | - |
| - | - | 01/05/2026 – 01/30/2026 | - |
| - | - | 02/02/2026 – 02/27/2026 | - |
| - | - | 03/02/2026 – 03/27/2026 | - |
| - | - | 03/30/2026 – 04/24/2026 | - |
| - | - | 04/27/2026 – 05/22/2026 | - |
| - | - | 05/25/2026 - 06/19/2026 | - |
Vacation, Holiday & Special Event Dates
| Event | Date | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | August 4-7, 2025 | Welcome to the Class of 2029! | |
| White Coat Ceremony | August 8, 2025 | First year students) | |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | No classes all day – First and second year students | |
| Fall Recess | November 24 –28, 2025 | First and second year students | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27 – 28, 2025 | Clerkship students | |
| Transition | December 8 – 19, 2025 | Second year students | |
| Winter Break | December 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | Third year students | |
| December 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | First year students | ||
| December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | Second year students | | |
| Martin Luther King Day | January19, 2026 | No classes all day – First year students | |
| Spring Break | March 9 – 13, 2026 | First year students | |
| Match Day | March 20, 2026 | Congratulations to the Class of 2026! | |
| Student Research Day | May 5, 2026 | No afternoon classes – First year students | |
| Commencement | May 18, 2026 | Congratulations to the Class of 2024! | |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | First year students | |
| Summer Break | June 13 – August 28, 2026 | First year students | |
| June 20 – July 5, 2026 | Second year students |