Orientation

Information for summer and fall 2025

Orientation marks the start of your journey at NEOMED.

New students in the M.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S., Ph.D., and master’s programs begin the week before classes with both online modules (“NavigateNEOMED” in Canvas) and in-person sessions. Returning students attend orientation on the first day of classes.

Orientation dates and schedules are below.


Credentialing requirements 📋

Complete your NavigateNEOMED assignments and credentialing requirements — like immunizations, health insurance and Collaborative Institute Training Initiative or CITI training modules — before classes begin.

Credentialing requirement details


Your orientation schedule 📅

Orientation dates and details for first-year students starting in fall 2026:

  • The details will be posted here when completed.

Additional orientation dates

  • July 28, 2025, Medicine Returning-student Orientation for M2 students
  • Aug. 25, 2025, Pharmacy Returning-student Orientation for P2 and P3 students
  • Jan. 5-6, 2026, Anesthesiology Assistant New Student Orientation

White Coat ceremonies

See White Coat ceremony information for medical, pharmacy, dental and Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia students.