MD Program Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Matriculation
START@Yale: Monday, June 15 – Friday, August 7, 2026
First Year Students: Monday, August 10, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 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: | 07/01/2026 | Spring Tuition Billed: | 11/02/2026 | Summer Tuition Billed*: | 03/22/2027 |
| Fall Term Bill Due Date: | 07/31/2026 | Spring Term Bill Due Date: | 11/30/2026 | Summer Term Bill Due Date: | 04/30/2027 |
| YaleHub Term Data Update/Check-In: | 07/01/2026-10/31/2026 | YaleHub Term Data Update/Check-In: | 01/06/2027-03/15/2027 | *Subject to change |
Academic Terms
| Cohort | Fall Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Students (Class of 2030) | 08/10/2026 - 12/18/2026 | 01/04/2027 - 06/13/2027 | No Summer Term |
| Second Year Students (Class of 2029) | 08/31/2026 - 12/18/2026 | 01/04/2027 - 05/14/2027 | 05/17/2027 - 07/16/2027 |
| Third Year Students (Class of 2028) | 07/20/2026 - 12/11/2026 | 01/04/2027 - 05/14/2027 | 05/17/2027 - 08/13/2027 |
| Fourth Year Students (Class of 2027) | 08/17/2026 - 12/24/2026 | 01/04/2027 - 05/14/2027 | No Summer Term |
| Extended Study Students | 08/17/2026 - 12/24/2026 | 01/04/2027 - 05/14/2027 | 05/17/2027 - 08/13/2027 |
Clinical Rotation & Block Dates
| Clerkships - 12 Week Rotation Periods: 2026 Clerkship Blocks | Clerkships - 12 Week Rotation Periods: 2027 Clerkship Blocks | Electives/Subinternships - 4 Week Block Dates | Capstone Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 - 03/27/2026 | 01/04/2027 - 03/26/2027 | 06/22/2026 - 07/17/2026 | 03/01/2027 – 03/26/2027 |
| 03/30/2026 - 06/19/2026 | 03/29/2027 - 06/18/2027 | 08/17/2026 - 09/11/2026 | - |
| 07/06/2026 - 09/25/2026 | 07/06/2027 - 09/24/2027 | 09/14/2026 - 10/09/2026 | - |
| 09/28/2026 - 12/18/2026 | 09/27/2027 - 12/17/2027 | 10/12/2026 - 11/06/2026 | - |
| - | - | 11/09/2026 - 12/04/2026 | - |
| - | - | 12/07/2026 - 01/01/2027 | - |
| - | - | 01/04/2027 - 01/29/2027 | - |
| - | - | 02/01/2027 – 02/26/2027 | - |
| - | - | 03/01/2027 – 03/26/2027 | - |
| - | - | 03/29/2027 – 04/23/2027 | - |
| - | - | 04/26/2027 – 05/21/2027 | - |
| - | - | 05/24/2027 – 06/18/2027 | - |
Vacation, Holiday & Special Event Dates
| Event | Date | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | August 10 – 13, 2026 | Welcome to the Class of 2030! | |
| White Coat Ceremony | August 14, 2026 | First year students) | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No classes all day – First and second year students | |
| Fall Recess | November 23 – 27, 2026 | First and second year students | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26 – 27, 2026 | Clerkship students | |
| Transition | December 7 – 18, 2026 | Second year students | |
| Winter Break | December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | First year students | |
| December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Second year students | ||
| December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Third year students | | |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 | No classes all day – First year students | |
| Spring Break | March 8 – 14, 2027 | First year students | |
| Match Day | March 19, 2027 | Congratulations to the Class of 2027! | |
| Student Research Day | May 4, 2027 | No afternoon classes – First year students | |
| Commencement | May 24, 2027 | Congratulations to the Class of 2027! | |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | First year students | |
| Summer Break | June 14 – August 29, 2027 | First year students | |
| June 19 – July 4, 2027 | Second year students |