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. The 2026-2027 academic year includes Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms. Select or scroll to the term below to view detailed information for that semester.
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Academic Calendar
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6 | Mon | Fall 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Jul 13 | Mon | Fall 2026 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Aug 4 – 6 | Tue – Thu | Designated Credit by Exam Dates |
| Aug 12 | Wed | Fall 2026 New Student Orientation |
| Aug 21 | Fri | Fall 2026 Add/Drop Ends |
| Aug 22 | Sat | Fall 2026 Classes Begin |
| Aug 22 | Sat | Session “A” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Aug 22 | Sat | Late Add/Drop Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Sep 4 | Fri | Late Add/Drop Ends (11:59 pm) |
| Sep 4 | Fri | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labor Day Holiday † |
| Sep 11 | Fri | Student Census |
| Sep 18 | Fri | Deadline for Pass/No Pass Grade Option |
| Sep 23 | Wed | Session “A” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 16 | Fri | End of Session “A” (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 17 | Sat | Session “B” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 23 | Fri | Session “B” Drop Deadline (BSN Programs) |
| Oct 27 | Tue | Last Day for Withdrawal (W) |
| Nov 2 | Mon | Spring 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Nov 9 | Mon | Spring 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veteran’s Day Holiday † |
| Nov 18 | Wed | Session “B” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Holiday † |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Friday after Thanksgiving † |
| Dec 5 – 11 | Sat – Fri | Final Exams |
| Dec 11 | Fri | Session “B” Ends (BSN Programs) |
| Dec 11 | Fri | Fall 2026 Semester Ends |
| Dec 17 | Thu | Final Grades Due |
| Dec 20 | Sun | Degree Clearance Form Due for Fall Grads |
| Dec 21 | Mon | Degree Conferral Date |
| Dec 23 – Jan 1 | Wed – Fri | Winter Break † |
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† Campus Closed — Degree conferral process will be completed within 60 days after the last day of semester
Spring 2027
Spring 2027 Academic Calendar
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | Mon | Spring 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Nov 9 | Mon | Spring 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Jan 5 – 7, 2027 | Tue – Thu | Credit by Exam Dates |
| Jan 8 | Fri | Spring 2027 Add/Drop Ends |
| Jan 9 | Sat | Spring 2027 Classes Begin |
| Jan 9 | Sat | Session “A” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Jan 9 | Sat | Late Add/Drop Begins ($50 late fee) |
| Jan 18 | Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday † |
| Jan 22 | Fri | Late Add/Drop Ends (11:59 pm) |
| Jan 22 | Fri | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| Jan 29 | Fri | Student Census |
| Feb 5 | Fri | Deadline for Pass/No Pass Grade Option |
| Feb 10 | Wed | Session “A” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Feb 15 | Mon | President’s Day Holiday † |
| Mar 5 | Fri | End of Session “A” (BSN Programs) |
| Mar 8 – 12 | Mon – Fri | Spring Break |
| Mar 13 | Sat | Session “B” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Mar 15 | Mon | Summer 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Mar 19 | Fri | Last Day for Withdrawal (W) |
| Mar 19 | Fri | Session “B” Drop Deadline (BSN Programs) |
| Mar 22 | Mon | Summer 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| Mar 31 | Wed | University Holiday |
| Apr 14 | Wed | Session “B” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| May 1 – 7 | Sat – Fri | Final Exams |
| May 7 | Fri | End of Session “B” (BSN Programs) |
| May 7 | Fri | Spring 2027 Semester Ends |
| May 13 | Thu | Final Grades Due |
| May 13 | Thu | Degree Clearance Form Due for Spring Grads |
| May 14 | Fri | Degree Conferral |
| TBD | TBD | Commencement |
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† Campus Closed — Degree conferral process will be completed within 60 days after the last day of semester
Summer 2027
Summer 2027 Academic Calendar
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15 | Mon | Summer 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Mar 22 | Mon | Summer 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Newly Admitted Students |
| May 11 – 13 | Tue – Thu | Credit by Exam Dates |
| May 14 | Fri | Summer 2027 Add/Drop Ends |
| May 15 | Sat | Summer 2027 Classes Begin |
| May 15 | Sat | Session “A” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| May 15 | Sat | Late Add/Drop Begins ($50 late fee) |
| May 28 | Fri | Late Add/Drop Ends (11:59 pm) |
| May 28 | Fri | Student Health Insurance Waiver Deadline |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day Holiday † |
| Jun 4 | Fri | Student Census |
| Jun 8 | Tue | Session “A” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Jun 11 | Fri | Deadline for Pass/No Pass Grade Option |
| Jun 18 | Fri | Juneteenth Holiday (observed) † |
| Jun 25 | Fri | End of Session “A” (BSN Programs) |
| Jun 26 | Sat | Session “B” Begins (BSN Programs) |
| Jul 2 | Fri | Session “B” Drop Deadline (BSN Programs) |
| Jul 2 | Fri | Last Day for Withdrawal (W) |
| Jul 5 | Mon | Independence Day Holiday (observed) † |
| Jul 6 | Tue | Fall 2027 Add/Drop Begins – Continuing Students |
| Jul 9 | Fri | Session “B” Last Day for Withdrawal (W) (BSN Programs) |
| Jul 12 | Mon | Fall 2027 Add/Drop Begins – New Students |
| Jul 31 – Aug 6 | Sat – Fri | Final Exams |
| Aug 6 | Fri | End of Session “B” (BSN Programs) |
| Aug 6 | Fri | Summer 2027 Semester Ends |
| Aug 12 | Thu | Final Grades Due |
| Aug 19 | Thu | Degree Clearance Form Due for Summer Grads |
| Aug 20 | Fri | Degree Conferral Date |
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Important Dates
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Key Academic Milestones
† Campus Closed — Degree conferral process will be completed within 60 days after the last day of semester