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 Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Class of 2028 Orientation

Mon, Aug 12

Fall Semester Begins

Mon, Aug 19

August Diploma Date

Fri, Aug 30

Labor Day (School Closed)

Mon, Sept 2

ADEX Exams

Wed, Oct 16

Fall Break (No Classes; Clinics Open)

Mon, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 29

Fall Semester Ends

Wed, Dec 13

December Diploma Date

Wed, Dec 18

Winter Break

Mon, Dec 23 to Tue, Jan 1

Spring Semester Classes/Clinic Begins

Thur, Jan 2

MLK Day (Clinics Open; No Class 12-2, No Exams & Quizzes)

Mon, Jan 20

Spring Break (No Classes; Clinics Open)

Mon, Feb 24 to Fri, Feb 28

ADEX Exams

Thur, Mar 13 & Fri, Mar 14

SIDP/Research Day (No AM classes/Clinics)

Mon, Mar 31

Spring Semester Ends

Fri, Apr 18

Summer Session I Classes Begin

Mon, Apr 21

Advanced Standing D.M.D. Begins

Mon, Apr 21

White Coat Ceremony

Fri, Apr 25

ADEX Make-up Exams

TBD

May Diploma Date/Honors Deadline

Wed, May 7

Dental School Commencement Ceremony

Fri, May 16

Memorial Day (School Closed)

Mon, May 26

Juneteenth (Clinics Open; No Class 12-2, No Exams & Quizzes)

Wed, Jun 19

Summer Semester I Ends

Wed, Jun 25

Summer Session II Begins

Thur, Jun 26

Independence Day (School Closed)

Fri, Jul 4

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.