Academic Calendars
2025-2026 Academic Calendar
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | August 11-August 15 | ||
| Wellness Break | |||
| Semester Begins | August 18 | January 5 | April 27 |
| Holiday: No Classes | September 1 | January 19 | May 25, June 19 |
| Wellness Break | October 20-October 24 | February 23-February 27 | June 22-June 26 |
| Holiday: No Classes | November 11, November 27-November 28 | July 4 | |
| Semester Ends | December 12 | April 17 | August 14 |
| Semester Break | December 15-January 2 | April 20-April 24 |
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness Break | August 18-August 22 | ||
| Semester Begins | August 25 | January 5 | April 27 |
| Holiday: No Classes | September 1 | January 19 | May 25, June 19 |
| Wellness Break | February 23-February 27 | ||
| Holiday: No Classes | November 11, November 27-November 28 | July 4 | |
| Semester Ends | December 12 | April 17 | August 7 |
| Semester Break | December 15-January 2 | April 20-April 24 | August 19-August 24 |
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Begins | August 18 | January 5 | April 27 |
| Semester Ends | January 4 | April 26 | August 14 |
| Clinical Year Schedule | Blocks 1-5 | Blocks 6-9 | Blocks 10-13 |
| Graduation | August 20 |
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | August 10-August 14 | ||
| Wellness Break | |||
| Semester Begins | August 17 | January 4 | April 26 |
| Holiday: No Classes | September 7 | January 18 | May 31, June 18 |
| Wellness Break | October 19-October 23 | February 22-February 26 | June 21-June 25 |
| Holiday: No Classes | November 11 November 26-November 27 | July 5 | |
| Semester Ends | December 11 | April 16 | August 13 |
| Semester Break | December 14-January 1 | April 19-April 23 |
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness Break | August 17-August 21 | ||
| Semester Begins | August 24 | January 4 | April 26 |
| Holiday: No Classes | September 7 | January 18 | May 31, June 18 |
| Wellness Break | February 22-February 26 | ||
| Holiday: No Classes | November 11 November 26-November 27 | July 5 | |
| Semester Ends | December 11 | April 16 | August 6 |
| Semester Break | December 14-January 1 | April 19-April 23 | August 9-August 13 |
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Begins | August 17 | January 4 | April 26 |
| Semester Ends | January 3 | April 25 | August 13 |
| Clinical Year Schedule | Blocks 1-5 | Blocks 6-9 | Blocks 10-13 |
| Graduation | August 19* *(tentative) |
Curriculum
The Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine redefines veterinary education with a dynamic three-year curriculum built on proven teaching methods and active student engagement. Starting in week one, you will engage in team-based learning, acquire hands-on experience with live animals, utilize advanced animal simulations, and tackle progressively challenging clinical scenarios. This systematic approach develops not only your clinical expertise but also the professional competencies, including business acumen and communication skills, essential for veterinary leadership, ensuring you graduate practice-ready and equipped for lifelong success in an evolving profession.