School of Dentistry Bulletin
Bulletin and Academic Calendar
About the Bulletin
The 2026-2027 Dentistry Bulletin is applicable to DMD students who enroll at the University beginning Summer 2026 through Spring 2027.
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 committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, diversity of thought, political viewpoint, social viewpoint, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. 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 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 2026 | ||
Postgraduate Student/Resident Welcome Training Session |
July 1 (Wed) | |
Independence Day Observed |
July 3 (Fri) | ULSD closed |
DMD Incoming D1 Start Up |
July 30 - 31 (Thurs-Fri) | |
| AUGUST 2026 | ||
DMD Student Break (D2/D3/D4) |
August 3-7 (Mon-Fri) | |
DMD Fall Semester Begins (D2/D3/D4) |
August 10 (Mon) | |
DH4 Orientation |
August 12-14 (Wed-Fri) | |
DH3 Orientation |
August 13 (Thurs) | |
Dental Hygiene Fall Semester Begins |
August 17 (Mon) | |
| SEPTEMBER 2026 | ||
Labor Day |
September 7 (Mon) | ULSD closed |
ULSD White Coat Ceremony |
September 12 (Sat) | |
| OCTOBER 2026 | ||
Fall Break |
October 5-6 (Mon-Tues) | |
| NOVEMBER 2026 | ||
Early Release Day |
November 25 (Wed) | half-day |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 26-27 (Thurs-Fri) | ULSD closed |
| DECEMBER 2026 | ||
Final Exam Week |
December 7-11 (Mon-Fri) | |
Winter Break, Students |
December 14 -January 3 (Mon-Sun) | |
Winter Break, Faculty/Staff |
December 21-January 3 (Mon-Sun) | ULSD closed |
| JANUARY 2027 | ||
Students/Faculty/Staff Return |
January 4 (Mon) | |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
January 18 (Mon) | ULSD closed |
| FEBRUARY 2027 | ||
| MARCH 2027 | ||
Spring Break |
March 15-19 (Mon-Fri) | |
| APRIL 2027 | ||
Final Exam Week |
April 26 - 30 (Mon-Fri) | |
| MAY 2027 | ||
ULSD Graduation |
May 8 (Sat) | |
DMD/DH3 Classes and Clinics Begin |
May 10 (Mon) | |
Memorial Day |
May 31 (Mon) | ULSD closed |
| JUNE 2027 | ||
Juneteenth Observed |
June 18 (Fri) | ULSD closed |
DH3 Summer Term Ends |
June 25 (Fri) |
