The academic calendars for Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science outline important dates and deadlines for each term, including the start and end of classes, registration periods, holidays, and exam schedules.
These calendars help students, faculty, and staff plan coursework, academic activities, and campus events throughout the year. Select the term below to view detailed information for that semester.
FALL 2025 | JUNE 30 – DECEMBER 12
Fall 2025 Academic Calendar
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | Mon | Fall 2025 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Jul 4 | Fri | Independence Day † |
| Jul 7 | Mon | Fall 2025 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Aug 5 – 7 | Tue – Thu | Credit by Exam Dates |
| Aug 22 | Fri | Fall 2025 Add/Drop Ends |
| Aug 23 | Sat | Fall 2025 Classes Begin |
| Aug 23 | Sat | Session “A” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Aug 23 | Sat | Late Add/Drop Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Sep 1 | Mon | Labor Day Holiday † |
| Sep 5 | Fri | Late Add/Drop Ends (11:59 pm) |
| Sep 5 | Fri | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Sep 12 | Fri | Student Census |
| Sep 19 | Fri | Deadline for Pass/No Pass Grade Option |
| Sep 24 | Wed | Session “A” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 17 | Fri | End of Session “A” (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 18 | Sat | Session “B” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 24 | Fri | Session “B” Drop Deadline (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 28 | Tue | Last Day for Withdrawal (W) |
| Nov 3 | Mon | Spring 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Nov 10 | Mon | Spring 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Nov 11 | Tue | Veteran’s Day Holiday † |
| Nov 19 | Wed | Session “B” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Nov 27 | Thu | Thanksgiving Holiday † |
| Nov 28 | Fri | Friday after Thanksgiving † |
| Dec 6 – 12 | Sat – Fri | Final Exams |
| Dec 12 | Fri | Session “B” Ends (BSN Programs) |
| Dec 12 | Fri | Fall 2025 Semester Ends |
| Dec 18 | Thu | Final Grades Due |
| Dec 21 | Sun | Degree Clearance Form Due for Fall Grads |
| Dec 22 | Mon | Degree Conferral Date |
| Dec 22 – Jan 2 | Mon – Fri | Winter Break † |
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† Campus Closed — Degree conferral process completed within 60 days after the last day of semester
SPRING 2026 | JANUARY 6 – MAY 23
Spring 2026 Academic Calendar
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Mon | Spring 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Mon | Spring 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Wed | New Student Orientation – Spring Admits |
| Jan 6 – 8, 2026 | Tue – Thu | Credit by Exam Dates |
| Jan 9 | Fri | Spring 2026 Add/Drop Ends |
| Jan 10 | Sat | Spring 2026 Classes Begin |
| Jan 10 | Sat | Session “A” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Jan 10 | Sat | Late Add/Drop Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday † |
| Jan 23 | Fri | Late Add/Drop Ends (11:59 pm) |
| Jan 23 | Fri | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Jan 30 | Fri | Student Census |
| Feb 6 | Fri | Deadline for Pass/No Pass Grade Option |
| Feb 11 | Wed | Session “A” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Feb 16 | Mon | President’s Day Holiday † |
| Mar 6 | Fri | End of Session “A” (BSN Programs) |
| Mar 9 – 13 | Mon – Fri | Spring Break |
| Mar 14 | Sat | Session “B” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Mar 16 | Mon | Summer 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Mar 20 | Fri | Last Day for Withdrawal (W) |
| Mar 20 | Fri | Session “B” Drop Deadline (BSN Programs) |
| Mar 23 | Mon | Summer 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Mar 31 | Tue | Cesar E. Chavez Day Holiday † |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Session “B” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| May 2 – 8 | Sat – Fri | Final Exams |
| May 8 | Fri | End of Session “B” (BSN Programs) |
| May 8 | Fri | Spring 2026 Semester Ends |
| May 14 | Thu | Final Grades Due |
| May 14 | Thu | Degree Clearance Form Due for Spring Grads |
| May 15 | Fri | Degree Conferral |
| May 23 | Sat | Commencement |
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† Campus Closed, Degree conferral process completed within 60 days after the last day of semester
SUMMER 2026 | MAY 16 – AUGUST 7
Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | Mon | Summer 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Mar 23 | Mon | Summer 2026 Add/Drop Begins – New Students |
| Apr 22 | Wed | New Student Orientation – Summer Admits |
| May 12 – 14 | Tue – Thu | Credit by Exam Dates |
| May 16 | Sat | Summer 2026 Classes Begin |
| May 16 | Sat | Session “A” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| May 16 | Sat | Late Add/Drop Begins ($50 late fee) |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day Holiday † |
| May 29 | Fri | Late Add/Drop Ends (11:59 pm) |
| May 29 | Fri | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| TBD | TBD | Commencement Ceremony |
| Jun 5 | Fri | Student Census |
| Jun 5 | Fri | Deadline for Pass/No Pass Grade Option |
| Jun 8 | Mon | Session “A” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth Holiday † |
| Jun 26 | Fri | End of Session “A” (BSN Programs) |
| Jun 27 | Sat | Session “B” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Jul 2 | Thu | Session “B” Drop Deadline (BSN Programs) |
| Jul 3 | Fri | Last Day for Withdrawal (W) |
| Jul 3 | Fri | Independence Day Holiday † |
| Jul 10 | Fri | Session “B” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Aug 1 – 7 | Sat – Fri | Final Exams |
| Aug 7 | Fri | End of Session “B” (BSN Programs) |
| Aug 7 | Fri | Summer 2026 Semester Ends |
| Aug 13 | Thu | Final Grades Due |
| Aug 20 | Thu | Degree Clearance Form Due for Summer Grads |
| Aug 21 | Fri | Degree Conferral Date |
† Campus Closed, Degree conferral process completed within 60 days after the last day of semester