Below, reference the academic calendars for the current and future semesters for the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Past academic calendars are available upon request; contact the Registrar's Office for assistance.
For detailed course schedules and calendars, see: Course schedules & Accelerated Nursing program calendars.
| Spring 2026 semester | |
|---|---|
| Jan. 12-15 | Spring 2026 orientation - Accelerated Nursing (ABSN) students |
| Tuesday, Jan. 20 | Classes begin (All Students) |
| Mar. 7-15 | Spring break (no classes) |
| Wednesday, Apr. 15 | Last day of classes (ABSN 24-Month May 2025 cohort) |
| Wednesday, Apr. 29 | Last day of classes (ABSN 24-Month May 2024 cohort) Last day of classes (ABSN 12-Month May 2025 cohort) |
| Friday, May 1 | Last day of classes (except for ABSN and MDE) |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Last day of classes (ABSN September 2025 cohort) |
| Friday, May 8 | Last day of classes (ABSN January 2025 cohort) Last day of classes (MDE cohort) |
| Sunday, May 10 | Last day of classes (ABSN 24-Month September 2024 cohort) |
| May 15-17 | Commencement Weekend Friday, May 15 University Commencement Ceremony (8:45 a.m.) |
| Summer 2026 semester | |
|---|---|
| May 11-14 | Summer 2026 orientation - Accelerated Nursing (ABSN) students |
| Monday, May 17 | Classes begin (All Students) |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day observed (no classes) |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth observed (no classes) |
| Friday, July 3 | Independence Day observed (no classes) |
| Friday, Aug. 7 | Last day of classes (except for ABSN and MDE students) |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | Bachelor's Degree Pinning Celebration |
| Fall 2026 semester | |
|---|---|
| Aug. 31 - Sep. 3 | Fall 2026 orientation - Accelerated Nursing (ABSN) students |
| Monday, Aug. 31 | Classes begin (except for ABSN and MDE students) |
| Monday, Sep. 7 | Labor Day observed (no classes) |
| Tuesday, Sep. 8 | Convocation Classes begin (for all ABSN and MDE cohorts) |
| Oct. 12-13 | Fall break (no classes) |
| Nov. 25-29 | Thanksgiving break (no classes) |
| Monday, Dec. 14 | Last day of classes (except for ABSN and MDE) |
| TBA | Last day of classes (MDE cohort) |
| TBA | TBA Last day of classes (ABSN January 2026 cohort) |
| TBA | Last day of classes (ABSN 24-Month May 2026 cohort) |
| TBA | Last day of classes (ABSN May 2026 cohort) |
| TBA | (ABSN 24-Month May 2025 cohort) |
| TBA | Last day of classes (ABSN September 2025 cohort) |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | SON Pinning Celebration |
Have questions? Feedback? Connect with your faculty advisor or program director, or contact the Student Affairs Office.