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.
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 |
Summer 2026
| Important Events | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| General Application Due for Winter Quarter | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter didactic classes | Jun 8 ~ Jun 26, 2026 |
| New student orientation | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Class Begin | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Add / drop period (Late Didactic / Clinic Registration Period) | Jul 6 ~ Jul 17, 2026 |
| Application for Graduation | Jul 20 ~ Sep 11, 2026 |
| Graduation Ceremony (Campus Closed) | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Official Tuition Period for Winter Quarter | Jul 20 ~ Jul 24, 2026 |
| Registration for Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) and Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Jul 20 ~ Aug 7, 2026 |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Practical | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Written Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Summer Quarter make-up clinic shift | Aug 24 ~ Sep 11, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter Clinic Shift | Sep 7 ~ Sep 25, 2026 | Labor Day (campus closed)** (School closed) | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter didactic classes | Sep 7 –Sep 25, 2026 |
| Official Tuition Period for Fall Quarter | Oct 19 – Oct 23, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Quarter break | Sep 13 ~ Oct 4, 2026 |