School of Dentistry Bulletin
Bulletin and Academic Calendar
About the Bulletin
The 2025-2026 Dentistry Bulletin is applicable to DMD students who enroll at the University beginning Summer 2025 through Spring 2026.
The Dentistry Bulletin is the compilation of the rules, requirements and policies governing the DMD professional dental education at the University of Louisville. While every effort has been made to make the bulletin accurate as of the date of publication, the University of Louisville reserves the right to change programs of study, academic policies, academic requirements, fees, course information, procedures for the confirmation of degrees, or the announced academic calendar and related deadlines without prior notice. This publication is not a contract between the University of Louisville and any member of the student body, faculty, or general public.
The University of Louisville is an equal-opportunity institution and does not discriminate against persons because of race, religion, sex, age, handicap, color, citizenship or national origin. If responses from the unit staff are unsatisfactory, inquiries or complaints about discrimination including sexual harassment or handicap access can be made to Employee Relations and Compliance by calling (502) 852–6258.
The Redbook is the official statement of the organizational structure, the rules of governance and procedures, and university-wide policies of the University of Louisville. If there is any conflict between the policies, procedures or other statements contained within this catalog, The Redbook shall govern.
A copy of The Redbook is available electronically.
Additional policies and information covering students can be found in the Student Handbook.
| JULY 2025 | ||
Postgraduate Student/Resident Welcome Training Session |
July 1 (Tues) | |
Independence Day |
July 4 (Fri) | ULSD closed |
DMD Incoming D1 Start Up |
July 31 - August 1 (Thurs-Fri) | |
| AUGUST 2025 | ||
DMD Student Break (D2/D3/D4) |
August 4-8 (Mon-Fri) | |
DMD Fall Semester Begins (D2/D3/D4) |
August 11 (Mon) | |
DH4 Orientation |
August 13-15 (Wed-Fri) | |
DH3 Orientation |
August 14 (Thurs) | |
Dental Hygiene Fall Semester Begins |
August 18 (Mon) | |
| SEPTEMBER 2025 | ||
Labor Day |
September 1 (Mon) | ULSD closed |
ULSD White Coat Ceremony |
September 6 (Sat) | |
| OCTOBER 2025 | ||
Fall Break |
October 6-7 (Mon-Tues) | |
| NOVEMBER 2025 | ||
Early Release Day |
November 26 (Wed) | half-day |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 27-28 (Thurs-Fri) | ULSD closed |
| DECEMBER 2025 | ||
Final Exam Week |
December 1-5 (Mon-Fri) | |
Winter Break, Students |
December 8 -January 4 (Mon-Sun) | |
Winter Break, Faculty/Staff |
December 15-January 4 (Mon-Sun) | ULSD closed |
| JANUARY 2026 | ||
Students/Faculty/Staff Return |
January 5 (Mon) | |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
January 19 (Mon) | ULSD closed |
| FEBRUARY 2026 | ||
| MARCH 2026 | ||
Spring Break |
March 23-27 (Mon-Fri) | |
| APRIL 2026 | ||
Final Exam Week |
April 27 - May 1 (Mon-Fri) | |
| MAY 2026 | ||
ULSD Graduation |
May 9 (Sat) | |
DMD/DH3 Classes and Clinics Begin |
May 11 (Mon) | |
Memorial Day |
May 25 (Mon) | ULSD closed |
| JUNE 2026 | ||
Juneteenth |
June 19 (Fri) | ULSD closed |
DH3 Summer Term Ends |
June 26 (Fri) |
