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.
Fall 2025
| Important Events | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| General Application Due for Summer Quarter | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter didactic classes | Sep 8 ~ Sep 25, 2025 |
| New student orientation | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Classes begin | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Add / drop period (Late Didactic / Clinic Registration Period) | Oct 6 ~ Oct 17, 2025 |
| Application for Graduation | Oct 6 ~ Oct 17, 2025 |
| Official Tuition Period for Fall Quarter | Oct 20 ~ Oct 24, 2025 |
| Registration for Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) and Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Oct 20 ~ Nov 7, 2025 |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Practical | Nov 21, 2025. 1 PM ~ TBA |
| Mid-curriculum Exam (MCE) – Written Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) | Nov 21, 2025. 9 AM ~ 2 PM |
| Thanksgiving Day (School closed) | Nov 27 – 29, 2025 |
| Official Registration for Fall Quarter make-up clinic shift | Nov 24 ~ Dec 12, 2025 |
| Official Registration for Winter Quarter Clinic Shift | Dec 8 – Dec 26, 2025 |
| Official Registration for Winter Quarter didactic classes | Dec 8 – Dec 26, 2025 |
| Official Tuition Period for Winter Quarter | Jan 19 – Jan 23, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Quarter break | Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 |
| Christmas holiday ** | Dec 25, 2025 |
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 |