Academic Calendar
Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine
Fall 2026 (M1 Year)
| July 20, 2026-December 18, 2026 | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prematriculation | July 13, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| Orientation | July 20, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony | September 11, 2026 | |
| Empowering the 910 Course: Week 1 | July 27, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Principles & Foundations of Medicine Course | August 3, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dermatology/MSK System Course | September 8, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| Empowering the 910 Course: Week 2 | November 2, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| Hematology Course | November 9, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| Veterans Day (No Classes) | November 11, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) | November 25, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
Spring 2027 (M1 Year)
| January 4, 2027-May 28, 2027 | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application & Assimilation Course: Week 1 | January 11, 2027 | January 15, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (No Classes) | January 18, 2027 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Systems Course | January 19, 2027 | March 25, 2027 |
| Good Friday Holiday (No Classes) | March 26, 2027 | |
| Empowering the 910 Course: Week 3 | March 29, 2027 | April 2, 2027 |
| Spring Break (No Classes) | April 5, 2027 | April 9, 2027 |
| Renal/GI Systems Course | April 12, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |