Ponce Health Sciences University's academic calendars serve as essential tools for
students, faculty, and staff to stay informed about important dates and deadlines.
These calendars outline key events such as the start and end of semesters, registration
periods, holidays, exam schedules, and graduation dates. By providing a clear structure
for the academic year, the calendars help ensure efficient planning and a seamless
educational experience. Access your program's academic calendar to stay organized
and on track throughout the year.
2025-2026 Academic Calendar 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
FALL 2025
First day of Internship: PhD/PSY/MSSP Interns
7/1/2025
Independence Day
7/4/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment: PhD/PSY/MSSP Interns
7/7/2025
Orientation
7/21-7/25/2025
First day of classes: PhD, PsyD, MSSP
7/28/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment: PhD, PsyD, MSSP, CNSL
8/1/2025
First Day of Classes: CNSL
8/2/2025
Labor Day
9/1/2025
Veteran’s Day
11/11/2025
Last day to withdraw: PhD, PsyD, MSSP
11/21/2025
Last day of classes: CNSL
11/22/2025
Thanksgiving Break
11/27-11/28/2025
Last day of classes: PhD, PsyD, MSSP
12/5/2025
Last day to withdraw: PSY Interns
12/5/2025
Last day of classes: PSY Interns
12/19/2025
Promotions Committee Meeting
12/22/2025
Winter Break
12/22/2025-1/11/2026
SPRING 2026
First day of internship: PhD/PsyD/MSSP Interns
1/7/2026
First day of classes: PhD, PsyD, MSSP
1/12/2026
First day of classes: CNSL
1/17/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
1/16/2026
Martin Luther King Day
1/19/2026
President’s Day
2/16/2026
Easter Break
4/3/2026
Last day to withdraw
5/8/2026
Last day of classes: CNSL
5/16/2026
Last day of classes: PhD, PsyD, MSSP
5/22/2026
Memorial Day
5/25/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
5/29/2026
Last day of classes: PhD/PsyD/MSSP Interns
6/26/2026
SUMMER 2026
First day of classes
6/1/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
6/5/2026
Last day to withdraw
6/12/2026
Juneteenth
6/19/2026
Independence Day (Observed)
7/3/2026
Last day of classes
7/24/2026
School of Dental Medicine
FALL 2025
Orientation
7/14-7/18/2025
Dental Program Academic Summer Workshop
7/21-7/25/2025
First day of classes
7/28/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment:
8/1/2025
Labor Day
9/1/2025
Veteran’s Day
11/11/2025
Thanksgiving Break
11/27-11/28/2025
Last day to withdraw
11/28/2025
Last day of classes
12/12/2025
Promotions Committee Meeting
12/17/2025
Winter Break
12/22/2025-1/11/2026
SPRING 2026
First day of classes: All programs
1/12/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
1/16/2026
Martin Luther King Day
1/19/2026
President’s Day
2/16/2026
Easter Break
4/3/2026
Last day to withdraw
5/22/2026
Memorial Day
5/25/2026
Last day of classes:
5/29/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
6/4/2026
SUMMER 2026
First day of classes
6/1/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
6/5/2026
Last day to withdraw
6/12/2026
Juneteenth
6/19/2026
Independence Day (Observed)
7/3/2026
Last day of classes
7/24/2026
School of Medicine
FALL 2025
First day of Classes: MS4
6/30/2025
Independence Day
7/4/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment: MS4
7/7/2025
Orientation: Ponce
7/14-7/18/2025
Orientation: San Juan and St. Louis
7/21-7/25/2025
First day of classes: MS1, MS2, MS3, MSMS, PhD
7/28/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment: MS1, MS2, MS3, MSMS, PhD
8/1/2025
Labor Day
9/1/2025
Veteran’s Day
11/11/2025
Thanksgiving Break
11/27-11/28/2025
Last day to withdraw
11/28/2025
Last day of classes
12/12/2025
Promotions Committee Meeting
12/17/2025
Winter Break
12/22/25-1/11/2026
SPRING 2026
First day of rotations: MS3 and MS4
1/5/2026
First day of classes: MS1, MS2, MSMS, PhD
1/12/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
1/16/2026
Martin Luther King Day
1/19/2026
President’s Day
2/16/2026
Easter Break
4/3/2026
Last day to withdraw: MS3 and MS4
5/15/2026
Last day to withdraw: MS1, MS2, MSMS, PhD
5/22/2026
Last day of rotations: MS3 and MS4
5/22/2026
Memorial Day
5/25/2026
Last day of classes: MS1, MS2, MSMS, PhD
5/29/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
6/4/2026
SUMMER 2026
First day of classes
6/1/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
6/5/2026
Last day to withdraw
6/12/2026
Juneteenth
6/19/2026
Independence Day (Observed)
7/3/2026
Last day of classes
7/24/2026
School of Nursing
FALL QUARTER 2025
Orientation
7/14-7/18/2025
NUR1010 Intensive
7/21-7/25/2025
First day of classes
7/28/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
8/1/2025
Labor Day
9/1/2025
Last day to withdraw
10/10/2025
Last day of classes
10/24/2025
Promotions Committee Meeting
10/30/2025
WINTER QUARTER 2025-2026
Orientation
10/22-10/24/2025
First day of classes
11/3/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
11/7/2025
Veteran’s Day
11/11/2025
Winter Break
12/22/2025-1/11/2026
Classes Resume
1/12/2026
Martin Luther King Day
1/19/2026
Last day to withdraw
2/6/2026
President’s Day
2/16/2026
Last day of classes
2/20/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
2/25/2026
SPRING QUARTER 2026
Orientation
2/23-2/25/2026
First day of classes
3/2/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
3/6/2026
Easter Break
4/3/2026
Last day to withdraw
5/15/2026
Memorial Day
5/25/2026
Last day of classes
5/29/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
6/3/2026
Public Health Program
FALL QUARTER 2025
Orientation
7/14-7/18/2025
Bootcamp
7/21-7/25/2025
First day of classes
7/28/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
8/1/2025
Labor Day
9/1/2025
Last day to withdraw
10/10/2025
Last day of classes
10/24/2025
Promotions Committee Meeting
10/30/2025
WINTER QUARTER 2025-2026
First day of classes
11/3/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
11/7/2025
Veteran’s Day
11/11/2025
Winter Break
12/22/2025-1/11/2026
Classes Resume
1/12/2026
Martin Luther King Day
1/19/2026
Last day to withdraw
2/6/2026
President’s Day
2/16/2026
Last day of classes
2/20/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
2/25/2026
SPRING QUARTER 2026
First day of classes
3/2/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
3/6/2026
Easter Break
4/3/2026
Last day to withdraw
5/15/2026
Memorial Day
5/25/2026
Last day of classes
5/29/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
6/3/2026
MSMS Online (Trimesters)
FALL 2025
Labor Day
9/1/2025
First day of classes
9/2/2025
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
9/5/2025
Veteran’s Day
11/11/2025
Thanksgiving Break
11/27-11/28/2025
Last day to withdraw
11/28/2025
Last day of classes
12/12/2025
Promotions Committee Meeting
12/17/2025
Winter Break
12/22/25-1/11/2026
SPRING 2026
First day of classes
1/12/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
1/16/2026
Martin Luther King Day
1/19/2026
President’s Day
2/16/2026
Easter Break
4/3/2026
Last day to withdraw
4/10/2026
Last day of classes
4/24/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
4/30/2026
SUMMER 2026
First day of classes
5/11/2026
Last day to Add/Drop | Late enrollment
5/15/2026
Memorial Day
5/25/2026
Juneteenth
6/19/2026
Independence Day (Observed)
7/3/2026
Last day to withdraw
8/7/2026
Last day of classes
8/21/2026
Promotions Committee Meeting
8/26/2025