School of Dentistry Bulletin
Bulletin and Academic Calendar
About the Bulletin
The 2021-2022 Dentistry Bulletin is applicable to DMD students who enroll at the University beginning Summer 2021 through Spring 2022.
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) 852–6538.
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 2021 | ||
| Welcome Training Session for Incoming Postgraduates/Residents | July 1 | |
Independence Day Observed |
July 5 | ULSD closed |
| AUGUST 2021 | ||
| DMD Student Break (D2/D3/D4) | TBD | |
| DMD Incoming D1 Start Up | August 2-6, 2021 | |
| DMD Fall Semester Begins (D2, D3, D4) | August 9 | |
| DH4 Orientation | 8/18/2021 | |
| DH3 Orientation | 8/19/2021 | |
| Dental Hygiene Fall Semester Begins | August 23, 2021 | |
| ULSD White Coat Ceremony | TBD | |
| SEPTEMBER 2021 | ||
Labor Day |
Sept. 6 | ULSD closed |
| OCTOBER 2021 | ||
Fall Break |
TBD | |
| NOVEMBER 2021 | ||
| Culturally Effective Care Symposium (mandatory for D1 & DH3) | TBD | 9am-noon |
Early Release |
Nov. 24 | half-day |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 25-26 | ULSD closed |
| DECEMBER 2021 | ||
| Final Exam Week | Dec. 6-10 | |
Winter Break, Students |
Dec. 13-Jan. 3 | |
Winter Break, Faculty/Staff |
Dec 18-31 | ULSD closed |
| JANUARY 2022 | ||
| Students/Faculty/Staff Return | Jan. 3 | |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Jan. 17 | ULSD closed |
| FEBRUARY 2022 | ||
| MARCH 2022 | ||
Spring Break |
March 21-25 | |
| APRIL 2022 | ||
| May 2022 | ||
| Finals Week | May 2-6 | |
| Graduation | May 14, 2021 | |
| DMD/DH3 Classes and Clinics Begin | May 16 | |
Memorial Day |
May 30 | ULSD closed |
| JUNE 2022 | ||
| DH3 Summer Term Ends | June 30 |
