This question is for anyone who is currently attending or is about to attend USN.
When does the first block start and how often do the students get time off in between the blocks of classes? I know it is considered year round, but surely there are some breaks. Thanks! :)

College of Pharmacy Orientation/Registration August 24-26

College of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony August 26

College of Pharmacy Classes Begin August 29

Labor Day (University offices closed) September 5

Thanksgiving Break-No classes November 22-27

University offices closed November 23-27

Winter Break-No classes (University offices closed) December 17– January 1

Classes Resume January 2

Spring Holidays March 23-24

College of Pharmacy Classes End May 19

Memorial Day (University offices closed) May 29

College of Pharmacy Summer remediation July 3 - August 1

...how often do the students get time off in between the blocks of classes? I know it is considered year round, but surely there are some breaks. Thanks! :)

Time between blocks depends on how you do on your assessments. If you passed on Friday, you'll have the following Monday off, start the next block on Tuesday. If you don't pass, you'll remediate on Monday, start the next block on the next day, Tuesday. You sorta get rewarded with a 3 day weekend for passing, in other words. Passing all your blocks means you sorta also get rewarded with the weeks reserved for "summer remediation" as your little summer break.

Thank you both for the very helpful information. I really like USN's block system so far. :)