Key Dates, Academic Calendars & Computing Requirements
Find important dates, your academic calendar, and computing requirements by selecting your admitted program below.
| Key Dates | To Do |
|---|---|
| May 20 | Incoming Student Survey available |
| June 1 | MPH/MS Program Essentials Modules and PH701 open* |
| June 15 | Geisel Media Consent Form due |
| June 15 | Dartmouth Student ID Photo due |
| June 28 | MPH/MS Program Essentials Modules and PH701 due |
| June 30 | Incoming Student Survey due |
| June 30 | Immunization Forms due |
| July 1 | Health Insurance Waiver due |
| July 10-26 | PH110 Public Health Foundations (online)** |
| August 3-5 | Orientation (in person) |
| August 6 | Classes Start |
*MPH/MS Program Essentials Modules
In this entirely asynchronous course, students will work at their own pace through online modules. The course opens in Canvas on June 1 and students must complete about 18 hours of work by midnight on June 28.
PH701 Protections of Human Research Participants
PH701 fulfills Dartmouth’s professional ethics requirement. The course opens June 1 and must be completed by June 28.
**PH110 Public Health Foundations Course
This asynchronous, online course has intermediate deadlines. We recognize incoming students have various backgrounds and experiences in public health, so this course provides a broad background on basic public health concepts so that you can take a deeper dive into the material throughout the program. It takes most students about 40 hours to complete the coursework.
To see the days and times that courses are offered by term for the Accelerated Master of Public Health and MS Healthcare Research On-Campus programs, see the linked document below.
| Key Dates | To Do |
|---|---|
| June 30 | Immunization Forms due |
| July 1 | Health Insurance Waiver due |
| July 16 | Incoming Student Survey available |
| August 3 | Program Essentials opens* |
| August 31 | Geisel Media Consent Form due |
| August 31 | Dartmouth Student ID Photo due |
| August 31 | Incoming Student Survey and Program Essentials due |
| September 11 | One-day program orientation |
| September 13–16 | Fall term online check-in with registrar |
| September 14 | Courses begin |
| November 20–25 | Final exam period (Fall term) |
*MS Program Essentials Modules
In this entirely asynchronous course, students will work at their own pace through online modules. The course opens in Canvas on August 3 and students must complete about 18 hours of work by midnight on August 31.
To see the days and times courses are offered by term for the MS On-Campus degree programs, visit this document:
Academic Calendar 2026-2027
| Key Dates | To Do |
|---|---|
| May 20 | Incoming Student Survey available |
| June 1 | MPH/MS Program Essentials Modules and PH701 open* |
| June 1 | August Intensive Survey due |
| June 15 | Geisel Media Consent Form due |
| June 15 | Dartmouth Student ID Photo due |
| June 28 | MPH/MS Program Essentials Modules and PH701 due |
| June 30 | Incoming Student Survey due |
| June 30 | Immunization Forms due |
| July 10–26 | PH 201 Public Health Foundations (online)** |
| July 30 | First Zoom Live Session 11:30–1:00pm ET (Online & Hybrid Students) |
| August 3–6 | On-Campus Intensive Week (orientation) |
| August 13 | Weekly Required course-specific Zoom Live Sessions begin. Every week 11:30–1:00pm ET (Online & Hybrid Students) |
*MPH/MS Program Essentials Modules
In this entirely asynchronous course, students will work at their own pace through online modules. The course opens in Canvas on June 1, and students must complete about 18 hours of work by midnight on June 28. There are no intermediate deadlines for portions of the course. Modules will introduce students to essential resources and support, refresh academic skills, and explain expectations and policies.
PH701 Protections of Human Research Participants
PH701 fulfills Dartmouth’s professional ethics requirement for all first-year graduate students. The course opens in Canvas on June 1 and must be completed by June 28.
**PH201 Public Health Foundations Course
This asynchronous, online course has intermediate deadlines. We recognize incoming students have various backgrounds and experiences in public health, so this course provides a broad background on basic public health concepts so that you can take a deeper dive into the material throughout the program. It takes most students 40 hours to complete the coursework.
Please note that dates are subject to change as details are finalized.
Live Session Times
Required synchronous Zoom calls with course faculty will occur weekly throughout the program. The call will take place on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
All program components (e.g., Zoom calls, assignment due dates) operate on Eastern Time.
|
Key Dates |
To Do |
|
July 16 |
Incoming Student Survey available |
|
August 3 |
Program Essentials opens* |
|
August 31 |
Student Survey and Program Essentials due |
|
September 10 |
Orientation live session** |
|
September 14-16 |
Fall term online check-in with registrar |
|
September 14 |
Courses begin |
|
Nov 23- Dec 13 |
Winter Symposium |
|
November 25 |
Fall Term ends |
*Program Essentials Modules
In this entirely asynchronous course, students will work at their own pace through online modules. The course opens in Canvas on August 3, and students must complete about 4 hours of work by midnight on August 31. There are no intermediate deadlines for portions of the course. Modules will introduce students to essential resources and support, refresh academic skills, and explain expectations and policies.
**Orientation live session
All incoming students must attend the Orientation live session on Thurs. Sept 10. This session will run 4-5:30pm, EST.
Please note that dates are subject to change as details are finalized.
Live Session Times
Required synchronous Zoom calls with course faculty will occur weekly throughout the program. The call will take place on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET. The first live session begins with Orientation on Thursday, Sept. 11.
All program components (e.g., Zoom calls, assignment due dates) operate on Eastern Time.
|
Key Dates |
To Do |
|
July 16 |
Incoming Student Survey available |
|
August 3 |
Program Essentials opens* |
|
August 31 |
Incoming Student Survey & Program Essentials due |
|
Sept 8 or 10 |
Orientation live session** |
|
Sept 14-16 |
Fall term online check-in with registrar |
|
Sept 14 |
Classes Start |
*Program Essentials Modules
In this entirely asynchronous course, students will work at their own pace through online modules. The course opens in Canvas on August 3, and students must complete about 4 hours of work by midnight on August 31. There are no intermediate deadlines for portions of the course. Modules will introduce students to essential resources and support, refresh academic skills, and explain expectations and policies. Failure to complete program essentials will result in a check-in hold.
**Orientation live session
All incoming students must attend one synchronous session, either Tues. Sept 8 or Thurs. Sept 10. These sessions will run 12-1:30pm, EST.
Please note that dates are subject to change as details are finalized.
Live Session Times
Each course will have one 90-minute synchronous (live on Zoom) session per week.
- Full-time students will have live sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12-1:30pm EST.
- Half-time students will have lives sessions on Tuesdays in year one, and Thursdays in year two at 12-1:30pm EST.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Office of Education by email at Geisel.MPH.MS.Admissions@dartmouth.edu. We would be happy to assist you in any way.
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