Dental Excellence Programs at Temple Dental
Dynamic opportunities for learning and practice
Engagement with patients and communities
Practice the future of dentistry!
Academic Calendar 2023-2024
Mon, Aug 14 | D1 Orientation |
Mon, Aug 21 | Fall Semester Begins |
Mon, Sept 4 | Labor Day (School Closed) |
Mon, Oct 9 to Fri, Oct 13 | BLOCK 1 Final Examinations (Clinics Open) |
Mon, Oct 16 | BLOCK 2 Courses Begin |
Mon, Nov 20 to Wed, Nov 22 | Fall Break (No Classes; Clinics Open) |
Thur, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 24 | Thanksgiving Break (School Closed) |
Fri, Dec 8 | Fall Classes End |
Mon, Dec 11 to Fri, Dec 15 | BLOCK 2 Final Examinations (Clinics Open Until Winter Break) |
Wed, Dec 20 | December Diploma Date |
Fri, Dec 22 | Clinics Close D3 & D4 (5PM) |
Mon, Dec 25 to Fri, Dec 29 | Winter Break |
Tues, Jan 2 | Spring Semester Classes/Clinic Begins |
Mon, Jan 15 | MLK Day (Clinics Open; No didactic or pre-clinical classes) |
Mon, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 23 | BLOCK 1 Final Examinations (Clinics Open) |
Mon, Feb 26 to Fri, Mar 1 | Spring Break (No Classes; Clinics Open) |
Mon, Mar 4 | BLOCK 2 Courses Begin |
Fri, Apr 12 | Spring Classes End |
Mon, Apr 15 to Fri, Apr 19 | Examination Days (Clinic Open) |
Mon, Apr 22 | Summer Session I Classes Begin |
Mon, Apr 22 | Advanced Standing D.M.D. Begins |
Fri, Apr 26 | White Coat Ceremony |
Wed, May 8 | May Diploma Date & Temple University Main Campus Commencement |
Fri, May 17 | Dental School Commencement Ceremony |
Mon, May 27 | Memorial Day (School Closed) |
Wed, Jun 19 | Juneteenth (Clinics Open; No Class 12-2, No Exams & Quizzes) |
Fri, Jun 21 | Summer Session I Classes End |
Mon, Jun 24 to Fri, Jun 26 | Examination Days |
Thur, Jun 27 | Summer Session II Begins |
Mon, Jul 1 | INBDE Online Application Acceptance Begins for Class 2024 |
Thurs, Jul 4 | Independence Day (School Closed) |
Please note that these dates do not always follow the Temple University Main Campus Calendar and are subject to change without prior notice. Prospective and current students are strongly advised against making any travel arrangements until semester course syllabi and exam schedules are distributed.
For specific enrollment dates for continuing students, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs.