SHP Future Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar 2026 - 2027
Fall 2026
Orientation (MLS, SLHS, SLP, AuD, MSHA, BSHM, MSAC, MSCR, MSMH, ScD, PhD, OTDP): August
24
First day of class: August 24
Last day of class: December 4
Last day of the semester: December 11
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: December 10
All final grades posted by 3:00 p.m.: December 14
First day of Finals: December 7
MLS Cert & 2nd Degree: First Day of Finals: November 30
MLS Cert & 2nd Degree: Lab Week: Dec 7 - Dec 12
Advance registration for next term begins for currently enrolled students: November
10
Last Day for PhD candidates to defend dissertations: October 23
Final thesis/dissertation document pdf and ETD form due to SHP Office of the Dean:
November 13
Job Fair: TBD
SHP Endowed Lecture Series: TBD
TTUHSC IPE Symposium: TBD
Allied Health Professions Week: TBD
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: September 10
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive partial refund: September 21
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: August 23
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): Aug 24 - Sep 9
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): September 9
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: October 5
MLS Cert & 2nd Degree - Last day to drop a course or withdraw: November 23
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: November 30
1st 8 Week Term
First Day of Class: August 24
Last Day of Class: October 14
Last Day of the Semester: October 14
All final grades posted by 3:00 pm: October 15
Advance registration for current students: November 10
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: August 23
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): Aug 24 - Aug 31
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): August 31
Drop for non-payment of tuition and fees: September 7
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: September 14
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: September 14
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: October 9
2nd 8 Week Term
First Day of Class: October 19
Last Day of Class: December 11
Last Day of the Semester: December 11
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: December 10
All final grades posted by 3:00 p.m.: December 14
Advance registration for current students: November 10
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: October 18
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): Oct 19 - Oct 26
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): October 26
Drop for non-payment of tuition and fees: October 30
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: November 6
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: November 6
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: December 7
Detailed information: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: December 10
Official Health Sciences Center Diploma Date: December 11
MAT 1: Clinical Practice I begins: August 10
MAT 1: Clinical Practice I ends: NDecember 4
MAT 2: Clinical Practice III begins:July 1
MAT 2: Clinical Practice III ends: December 11
OTD Fieldwork II: 2 begins: August 17
OTD Fieldwork II: 2 ends: November 6
DPT: Clinical Experience 2 begins: August 17
DPT: Clinical Experience 2 ends: October 9
DPT: Clinical Experience 3 begins: October 19
DPT: Clinical Experience 3 ends: December 11
PA: Clerkship I begins: August 10
PA: Clerkship I ends: September 18
PA: Clerkship 2 begins: September 21
PA: Clerkship 2 ends: October 30
PA: Clerkship 3 begins: November 2
PA: Clerkship 3 ends: December 11
Labor Day (University Holiday): September 7
Thanksgiving (University Holiday): Nov 25 - Nov 27
Spring 2027
Orientation (MSHA, BSHM, DSRS, PHD, MSAC, MSCR, MSMH, OTDP): January 11
First day of class: January 11
Last day of class: April 30
Last day of the semester: May 7
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: May 5
All final grades posted by 3:00 p.m.: May 10
First day of Finals: May 3
DPT Graduate Seminar Week: May 3 - May 7
MLS Cert & 2nd Degree: First Day of Finals: April 19
MLS Cert & 2nd Degree: Lab Week: April 26 - May 1
Advance registration for next term begins for currently enrolled students: April 6
Last Day for PhD candidates to defend dissertations: March 26
Final thesis/dissertation document pdf and ETD form due to SHP Office of the Dean:
April 16
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: January 28
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: February 8
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: January 10
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): Jan 11 - Jan 27
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): January 27
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: February 22
Last day to drop a course or withdraw (MLS online 2nd Degree and Certificate): April
12
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: April 26
1st 8 Week Term
First Day of Class: January 11
Last Day of Class: March 5
Last Day of the Semester: March 5
All final grades posted by 3:00 pm: March 8
Advance registration for current students: April 6
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: January 10
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): Jan 11 - Jan 19
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): January 19
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: February 1
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: January 25
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: February 1
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: May 3
2nd 8 Week Term
First Day of Class: March 15
Last Day of Class: May 7
Last Day of the Semester: May 7
All grades due for graduates by 12:00 noon: May 5
All final grades posted by 3:00 pm: May 10
Advance registration for current students: April 6
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: March 14
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): Mar 15 - Mar 23
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): March 23
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: April 5
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: March 29
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: April 5
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: May 3
Detailed information: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: May 5
Official Health Sciences Center Diploma Date: May 7
TTUHSC SHP Commencement: May 8
MAT 1: Clinical Practice II begins: January 11
MAT 1: Clinical Practice II ends: April 30
MAT 2: Clinical Practice IV begins: January 11
MAT 2: Clinical Practice IV ends: April 30
OTD: Capstone Experience begins: January 4
OTD Capstone Experience ends: April 30
DPT: Clinical Experience 4 begins: January 4
DPT: Clinical Experience 4 ends: February 26
DPT: Clinical Experience 5 begins: March 8
DPT: Clinical Experience 5 ends: April 29
PA: Clerkship 4 begins: January 4
PA: Clerkship 4 ends: February 12
PA: Clerkship 5 begins: February 15
PA: Clerkship 5 ends: March 26
PA: Clerkship 6 begins: March 29
PA: Clerkship 6 ends: May 7
MP: Preceptorship begins: March 15
MP: Preceptorship ends: April 30
MLS Traditional: Preceptorship begins: January 4
MLS Traditional: Preceptorship ends: April 30
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University Holiday): January 18
Spring Break: March 15 - March 19
MP Spring Break: March 8 - March 12
MSHA Spring Break: March 8 - March 12
MSHA & MP: March 19
Full Summer 2027
Orientation (PA, PT, AT, OT, SLP, MP, PhD RS and PhD CSD): May 24
First day of class: May 24
Last day of class: August 6
Last day of the semester: August 13
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: August 12
All final grades posted by 3:00 p.m.: August 16
First day of Finals: August 9
Advance registration for next term begins for currently enrolled students: June 15
Last Day for PhD candidates to defend dissertations or thesis: June 25
Final thesis/dissertation document pdf and ETD form due to SHP Office of the Dean:
July 16
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: June 10
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: June 14
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: May 23
Add-drop Period (SHP Office only): May 24 - June 9
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): June 9
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: June 24
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: August 2
Detailed information: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/
Final grades due for Graduates by 12:00 noon: August 12
Official Health Sciences Center Diploma Date: August 13
OTD Fieldwork II: 1 begins: May 17
OTD Fieldwork II: 1 ends: August 6
DPT: Clinical Experience 1 begins: July 12
DPT: Clinical Experience 1 ends: August 6
PA: Clerkship 7 begins: May 10
PA: Clerkship 7 ends: June 18
PA: Clerkship 8 begins: June 21
PA: Clerkship 8 ends: July 30
MLS Online: Preceptorship begins: May 10
MLS Online: Preceptorship ends: August 6
Memorial Day (University Holiday): May 31
Independence Day Holiday: July 5
Summer I 2027
First day of class: May 24
Last day of class: June 29
Last day of the semester: July 2
All final grades posted by 3:00 p.m.: July 6
First day of Finals: June 30
Advance registration for next term begins for currently enrolled students: June 15
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: June 10
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: June 14
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: May 23
Add-drop Period (Registrar's Office only): May 24 - May 27
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): May 27
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: June 8
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: June 25
Memorial Day (University Holiday) May 31
Summer II 2027
First day of class: July 6
Last day of class: August 10
Last day of the semester: August 13
All final grades posted by 3:00 p.m.: August 16
First day of Finals: August 11
Advance registration for next term begins for currently enrolled students: June 15
Drop for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees: July 19
Last day to withdraw from the University and receive a partial refund: July 26
Last day to register or withdraw from the University without a penalty: July 5
Add-drop Period (Registrar's Office only): July 6 - July 9
Last day to add/drop (Census Date): July 9
Last day to drop with an Automatic “W”: July 20
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University: August 6