Academic Calendar
DKICP’s academic calendar operates on a two semester schedule which differs from UH Hilo’s general academic calendar. DKICP’s Fall semester runs July 1 - December 31, 2023 (UH Hilo’s Fall semester runs August 21 – December 15, 2023). DKICP’s Spring semester runs January 1 - June 30, 2024 (UH Hilo’s Spring semester runs January 8 – May 10, 2024). The didactic portion of the DKICP curriculum mirrors UH Hilo’s general academic calendar. However, depending on the class level of the student, the Pharmacy Practice Experiential (PPE) portion of the DKICP curriculum may fall outside these traditional dates. First Year Pharmacy Students (P1s) and Second Year Pharmacy Students (P2s) will have summer IPPE rotations. Upon completion of the third year, Fourth Year Pharmacy Students (P4s) will begin APPE rotations immediately after the didactic session in May. Dates are subject to change.
Fall 2023 |
P1 |
P2 |
P3 |
P4 |
Orientation, Advising & Registration Mandatory for P1s |
Aug. 14-17 (M-R) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
First Day of Instruction |
Aug. 21 (M) |
Aug. 21 (M) |
Aug. 21 (M) |
APPE Rotations |
Holiday: Labor Day |
Sept. 4 (M) |
Sept. 4 (M) |
Sept. 4 (M) |
APPE Rotations |
Priority Deadline to Apply for Spring 2024 Graduation |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Oct. 2 (M) |
Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
Nov. 10 (F) |
Nov. 10 (F) |
Nov. 10 (F) |
APPE Rotations |
Holiday: Thanksgiving Day |
Nov. 23 (R) |
Nov. 23 (R) |
Nov. 23 (R) |
APPE Rotations |
Non-Instructional Day |
Nov. 24 (F) |
Nov. 24 (F) |
Nov. 24 (F) |
APPE Rotations |
Last Day of Instruction |
Dec. 7 (R) |
Dec. 7 (R) |
Dec. 7 (R) |
APPE Rotations |
Final Examinations |
Dec. 11-15 (M-F) |
Dec. 11-15 (M-F) |
Dec. 11-15 (M-F) |
APPE Rotations |
Spring 2024 |
P1 |
P2 |
P3 |
P4 |
First Day of Instruction |
Jan. 8 (M) |
Jan. 8 (M) |
Jan. 8 (M) |
APPE Rotations |
Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
Jan. 15 (M) |
Jan. 15 (M) |
Jan. 15 (M) |
APPE Rotations |
Last day to apply for Spring 2024 Graduation |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Jan. 26 (F) |
Holiday: Presidents Day |
Feb. 19 (M) |
Feb. 19 (M) |
Feb. 19 (M) |
APPE Rotations |
Spring Recess |
Mar. 18-22 (M-F) |
Mar. 18-22 (M-F) |
Mar. 18-22 (M-F) |
APPE Rotations |
Holiday: Prince Kuhio Day |
Mar. 26 (T) |
Mar. 26 (T) |
Mar. 26 (T) |
APPE Rotations |
Holiday: Good Friday |
Mar. 29 (F) |
Mar. 29 (F) |
Mar. 29 (F) |
APPE Rotations |
Last Day of Instruction |
May 1 (W) |
May 1 (W) |
May 1 (W) |
APPE Rotations |
Final Examinations |
May 6-10 (M-F) |
May 6-10 (M-F) |
May 6-10 (M-F) |
APPE Rotations |
UH Hilo Commencement |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
May 11 (Sa) |
Pharmacy Practice-IPPE
P1
- P1 IPPE Rotations Fall 2023 semester and Spring 2024 semester: per Experiential Office
- Summer 2024: Community/Retail (4 week rotation; subject to change) Dates TBA
P2
- P2 IPPE Rotations Fall 2023 semester and Spring 2024 semester: per Experiential Office
- Summer 2024: Intro to Acute Medicine (2 week rotation) Dates TBA
P3
- P3 IPPE Rotations Fall 2023 semester and Spring 2024 semester: per Experiential Office