Academic Calendar
This page outlines critical timelines and procedures for students throughout the academic year. This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the administrative and academic processes at DULA.
- An in-quarter holiday is considered an official holiday if it occurs between two class days.
- The dates listed in this academic calendar may be adjusted by the Dongguk University of Los Angeles (DULA) academic administration. Any changes to the dates will be communicated to faculty and students.
Winter 2026
| Important Events | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| General Application Due for Winter Quarter | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter didactic classes | Dec 8 ~ Dec 26, 2025 |
| New Year's Day (School closed) | Jan 1, 2026 |
| New student orientation | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Class Begin | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Add / drop period (Late Didactic / Clinic Registration Period) | Jan 5 ~ Jan 16, 2026 |
| Application for Graduation | Jan 5 ~ Jan 26, 2026 |
| Official Tuition Period for Winter Quarter | Jan 19 ~ Jan 23, 2026 |
| Registration for Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) and Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Jan 19 ~ Feb 6, 2026 | President Day (No Class)** (School closed) | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Practical | Feb 20, 2026. 12 PM ~ 2 PM |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Written Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Feb 21, 2026. 9 AM ~ 2 PM |
| Official Registration for Winter Quarter make-up clinic shift | Feb 23 ~ Mar 13, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Spring Quarter Clinic Shift | Mar 9 – 27, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Spring Quarter didactic classes | Mar 9 – 27, 2026 |
| Official Tuition Period for Spring Quarter | Apr 20 – 24, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Quarter break | Mar 16, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026 |
Spring 2026
| Important Events | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| General Application Due for Winter Quarter | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter didactic classes | Mar 9 ~ Mar 27, 2026 |
| New student orientation | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Class Begin | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Add / drop period (Late Didactic / Clinic Registration Period) | Apr 6 ~ Apr 17, 2026 |
| Application for Graduation | Apr 20 ~ Jun 12, 2026 |
| Official Tuition Period for Winter Quarter | Apr 20 ~ Apr 24, 2026 |
| Registration for Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) and Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Apr 20 ~ May 8, 2026 | Memorial Day (campus closed)** (School closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Practical | May 22, 2026 |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Written Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | May 23, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Spring Quarter make-up clinic shift | May 25 ~ Jun 12, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Summer Quarter Clinic Shift | Jun 8 ~ Jun 26, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Summer Quarter didactic classes | Jun 8 ~ Jun 26, 2026 |
| Official Tuition Period for Summer Quarter | Jul 20 ~ Jul 24, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Graduation ceremony (campus closed)** | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Quarter break | Jun 14 ~ Jul 5, 2026 |