School of Dentistry Bulletin
Bulletin and Academic Calendar
About the Bulletin
The 2022-2023 Dentistry Bulletin is applicable to DMD students who enroll at the University beginning Summer 2022 through Spring 2023.
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 2022 | ||
| Welcome Training Session for Incoming Postgraduates/Residents | July 1 | |
Independence Day |
July 4 | ULSD closed |
| AUGUST 2022 | ||
| DMD Student Break (D2/D3/D4) | August 8-12 | |
| DMD Incoming D1 Start Up | August 4-5 | |
| DMD Fall Semester Begins (D2, D3, D4) | August 15 | |
| DH4 Orientation | August 17-19 | |
| DH3 Orientation | August 18 | |
| Dental Hygiene Fall Semester Begins | August 22 | |
| ULSD White Coat Ceremony | August 27 | |
| SEPTEMBER 2022 | ||
Labor Day |
September 5 | ULSD closed |
| OCTOBER 2022 | ||
Fall Break |
TBD | |
| NOVEMBER 2022 | ||
| Culturally Effective Care Symposium (mandatory for D1 & DH3) | TBD | 9am-noon |
Early Release |
November 23 | half-day |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 24-25 | ULSD closed |
| DECEMBER 2022 | ||
| Final Exam Week | December 5-9 | |
Winter Break, Students |
December 12-January 2 | |
Winter Break, Faculty/Staff |
December 19-January 2 | ULSD closed |
| JANUARY 2023 | ||
| Students/Faculty/Staff Return | January 3 | |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
January 16 | ULSD closed |
| FEBRUARY 2023 | ||
| MARCH 2023 | ||
Spring Break |
March 13-17 | |
| APRIL 2023 | ||
| MAY 2023 | ||
| Final Exam Week | May 1-5 | |
| Graduation | May 13 | |
| DMD/DH3 Classes and Clinics Begin | May 15 | |
Memorial Day |
May 29 | ULSD closed |
| JUNE 2023 | ||
| DH3 Summer Term Ends | June 30 |
