Physician Associate Program Calendar
2026 – 2027 Academic Calendar
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Orientation Begins: Didactic 1st Year Students (Co 2028) August 17, 2026
Academic Term Dates
| Semester | Cohort | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Didactic 1st Year Students (Co 2028) | August 17, 2026 – December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Semester | Clinical 2nd Year Students (Co 2027) | August 24, 2026 – December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Semester | Clinical 3rd Year Students (Co 2026) | August 3, 2026 – December 4, 2026 |
| Spring Semester | Didactic 1st Year Students (Co 2028) | January 4, 2027 – April 23, 2027 |
| Spring Semester | Clinical 2nd Year Students (Co 2027) | January 4, 2027 – April 23, 2027 |
| Summer Semester | Didactic 1st Year Students (Co 2028) | May 3, 2027 – July 30, 2027 |
| Summer Semester | Clinical 2nd Year Students (Co 2027) | April 26, 2027 – July 30, 2027 |
Clinical Year (Co 2027 & Co 2026) Rotation Schedule
| Co 2027 | Co 2026 |
|---|---|
| 8/24/2026-8/28/2026 (Practice Enhancement) | 8/3/26-8/28/26 |
| 8/31/26-9/25/26 | 8/31/26-9/25/26 |
| 9/28/26-10/23/26 | 9/28/26-10/23/26 |
| 10/26/26-11/20/26 | 10/26/26-11/20/26 |
| 01/04/2027-01/29/27 | 11/23/26-12/4/26 (Practice Enhancement) |
| 02/01/2027-02/26/27 | |
| 03/01/2027-03/26/27 | |
| 03/29/2027-04/23/2027 | |
| 04/26/2027-05/21/2027 | |
| 05/24/2027-06/18/2027 | |
| 06/21/2027-07/02/2027 (Practice Enhancement) | |
| 07/06/2027-07/30/2027 | |
| 08/02/2027-08/27/2027 | |
| 08/30/2027-09/24/2027 | |
| 09/27/2027-10/22/2027 | |
| 10/25/2027-11/19/2027 | |
| 11/22/2027-12/03/2027 (Practice Enhancement) |
Co 2027 Capstone Month I: 11/23/26 -12/18/26
Co 2027 Capstone Month II: Each student will have a block of 4 consecutive weeks for capstone work during the period of 3/1/27 - 9/24/27.
Holidays and Vacations
| Holiday | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Labor Day (Didactic) | September 7, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Recess (Didactic) | November 25, 2026 – November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Recess (Didactic and Clinical) | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Didactic) | January 18, 2027 |
| Semester Break (Didactic) | April 26, 2027 – April 30, 2027 |
| Memorial Day (Didactic and Clinical) | May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth Day (Didactic) | June 18, 2027 (observed) |
| Independence Day (Didactic and Clinical) | July 5, 2027 (observed) |
Special Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony | August 28, 2026 |
| Class of 2027 Yale University Commencement | May 24, 2027 |
| Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony | December 7, 2026 |