Academic Calendar

The University, along with its various offices and departments, strictly adheres to the official AUSM Academic Calendars for the specified years. It is worth noting that Human Resources also maintains a comprehensive Holiday Schedule specifically designed for faculty members and other employees. All official academic calendars, meticulously proposed by the Dean of Pre-Clinical Science, undergo a rigorous approval process by the esteemed Chief Academic Officer, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the AUSM (Sint Maarten) General Administration. It is important to mention that the academic year commences with the commencement of the spring semester.

September To December :

FALL	2022
New/Returning Student Orientation Registration (required attendance)	September 5, 2022
First Day of Instruction	September 6, 2022
Last Day to Drop/Add a course	September 23, 2022
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course	October 21, 2022
NBME Exams	December 5 -9, 2022
Final Exam Week	December 12 – 16, 2022

January To April :

SPRING	2023
New/Returning Student Orientation Registration (required attendance)	January 11, 2023
First Day of Instruction	January 12, 2023
Last Day to Drop/Add a course	January 29, 2023
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course	February 26, 2023
NBME Exams	April 12 – 16, 2023
Final Exam Week	April 16 – 23, 2023

May To August :

SUMMER	2023
New/Returning Student Orientation Registration (required attendance)	May 10, 2023
First Day of Instruction	May 11, 2023
Last Day to Drop/Add a course	May 28, 2023
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course	June 25, 2023
NBME Exams	August 9 -13, 2023
Final Exam Week	August 16 – 20, 2023

September To December :

FALL	2023
New/Returning Student Orientation Registration (required attendance)	September 6, 2023
First Day of Instruction	September 7, 2023
Last Day to Drop/Add a course	September 24, 2023
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course	October 22, 2023
NBME Exams	December 6 -10, 2023
Final Exam Week	December 13 – 17, 2023