Calendar of events

June 4 & 18: Orientation for Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner program
Incoming students participate in a two-day orientation to build the foundation of relationships with fellow students and faculty.
Learn more about the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner program

June 16-27: Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES)
This two-week long program provides about 50 Sacramento high school students exposure to the nursing profession as they explore various health professions pathways and how to succeed in their academic aspirations. Learn more about SHINES

June 19: Juneteenth
The School of Nursing is closed in observance of Juneteenth.

June 16-18: Orientation for Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia program
Incoming students participate in a two-day orientation to build the foundation of relationships with fellow students and faculty.
Learn more about the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia program

June 23: Summer quarter begins

June 25-27: Orientation for physician assistant (PA) and entry-level nursing (MEPN) programs
Incoming Physician Assistant (PA) and Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) students participate in a two-day orientation to build the foundation of relationships with fellow students and faculty.

June 25-30: Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators Convocation 2025
The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators leads its annual Convocation in Washington D.C. The program’s cornerstone event focuses on building community among the cohorts and fostering connection among fellows, faculty, the national program office and the Fellowship National Advisory Council. Fellows explore contemporary issues in health care and population health and participate in structured learning activities focused on leadership, innovation and networking.

July 4: Independence Day observed

Aug. 1: Application deadline for prospective physician assistant students
The application deadline for prospective physician assistant (PA) students to apply for summer 2026 enrollment is 11:59 p.m. Eastern time Aug. 1.

Aug. 26: Breaking Down Barriers: A Pre-Nursing Conference
Representatives from the school’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing will be at this event promoting the nursing profession in Black and Latinx communities. The event is hosted by the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, the Sacramento Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, the Philippine Nurses Association California Capitol City and the Hmong Nurses Association Sacramento Chapter.

Mid Aug. (TBD): Applications open for Master's Entry Program in Nursing
Applications open in mid August for prospective students to apply for summer 2026 enrollment in the Master's Entry Program in Nursing

Mid Aug. (TBD): Applications open for Master's Entry Program in Nursing
Applications open in mid August for prospective students to apply for summer 2026 enrollment in the UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program

Sept. 3: Labor Day observed

Sep. 12: Physician Assistant (PA) Oath Celebration
The PA Class of 2025 concludes the 27-month graduate-degree program and marks the transition into practice with the recitation of the Physician Assistant Oath.

Mid Sep. (TBD): Applications open for PhD, DNP-NA and DNP-FNP Fall 2026 enrollment
Online applications open for Fall 2026 enrollment in the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner degree programs through the Office of Graduate Studies. Learn more

Sep. 22-23: Orientation for Doctor of Philosophy Program
Incoming Doctor of Philosophy students participate in an intensive, two-day orientation to build the foundation of relationships with fellow students and faculty.

Sep. 24: First day of Fall Quarter

Sep. 25: MEPN White Coat Ceremony
Incoming Class of 2025 MEPN students signify their transition into clinical practice and mark a commitment to ethical patient care.

Sep. 26: PA White Coat Ceremony
Incoming Class of 2025 PA students signify their transition into clinical practice and mark a commitment to ethical patient care.

End of Sep. (TBD): Immersion A for the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Students in the Doctor or Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) Degree Program participate in an intensive, five-day on-campus immersion. This immersion experience, course NRS 305YA, exposes them to underserved populations and the challenges faced by these individuals and families. Throughout the experience, students continue to build on the foundation of relationships with fellow students and faculty, in addition to participating in class sessions.

Oct. 18: UC Davis Pre-Health Conference Exhibit
Representatives, including students, from the School of Nursing’s physician assistant program and Master’s Entry Program in Nursing host booths at this event promoting careers in the health professions. Learn more

Nov. 1: Standard application cycle closes for:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice — Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program 
• Master’s Entry Program in Nursing
• UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program

 Learn more

Nov. 11: Veterans Day (Observed)
The School of Nursing is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Nov. 17-20: Immersion B for the Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Students in the Doctor or Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) Degree Program participate in an intensive, on-campus immersion. It culminates with a White Coat Ceremony.

Nov. 20: DNP-FNP White Coat Ceremony
Incoming Class of 2025 DNP-FNP students signify their transition into clinical practice and mark a commitment to ethical patient care.

Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving break
The School of Nursing is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Dec. 11: Master’s Entry Program in Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The completion of coursework and final exams is marked with a virtual pinning ceremony. 

Dec. 12: Last day of fall quarter

Dec. 12-Jan. 5: Winter break

Jan. 6: Quarter begins

Jan. 5: Standard application cycle closes for:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Program
• Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program

Learn more

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The school is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Feb. 17: Presidents Day
The school is closed in observance of Presidents Day.

March 21: Quarter ends

March 24-28: Spring Break

March 28: Cesar Chavez Day
The school is closed in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.