Pharm.D. curriculum (VCU Bulletin)
Academic Calendar
P1 - P3 Students
Fall Semester 2023
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 8-11 | Orientation for P1 Students |
| August 14 | Classes Begin for P1, P2 and P3 Students |
| TBA | White Coat Ceremonies for P1 & P2 Students |
| September 4 | University Holiday |
| November 7 | University Holiday |
| November 20-24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| November 27-December 1 | Last Week of Classes |
| December 4-8 | Final Examinations |
Spring Semester 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 8 | Classes Begin for P1 P2, and P3 Students |
| January 15 | University Holiday |
| March 4-8 | Spring Break |
| April 12 | Last Day of Classes for P2 Students |
| April 15-19 | Final Examinations for P2 Students |
| April 22-May 10 | Hospital IPPE for P2 Students |
| May 13-31 | Hospital IPPE for P2 Students |
| June 3-21 | Hospital IPPE for P2 Students |
| April 19 | Last Day of Class for P1 Students |
| April 22-26 | Final Examinations for P1 Students |
| April 26 | Last Day of Class for P3 Students |
| April 29-May 3 | Final Examinations for P3 Students |
| April 29-May 24 | Community IPPE for P1 Students |
| May 27 | University Holiday |
P4 Students
Fall Semester 2023
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 15-June 16 | Advanced Practice Experience I |
| June 19-July 21 | Advanced Practice Experience II |
| July 24-August 25 | Advanced Practice Experience III |
| August 28-September 29 | Advanced Practice Experience IV |
| September 29 | P-4 Employment and Residency Fair |
| October 2-November 3 | Advanced Practice Experience V |
| November 6-December 8 | Advanced Practice Experience VI |
| December 8 | Fall Semester Ends |
Spring Semester 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 8-February 9 | Advanced Practice Experience VII |
| February 12-March 15 | Advanced Practice Experience VIII |
| March 15 | On-Campus Day |
| March 18-April 19 | Advanced Practice Experience IX |
| May 10 | Spring Semester Ends |
| May 10 | Hooding & Diploma Ceremony |
| May 11 | University Commencement |
| May 18 | Official Date for Certification of May Diplomas |