Note: Catalog 2019-2020 is scheduled to launch in April 2019. At that time, the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar will be removed from the 2018-2019 Online Catalog but will be published in the new catalog.
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Mini-semesters, flexible-entry classes and other alternative schedules along with their withdrawals and final exam dates may be offered between or during regular semesters by some of the colleges of Dallas County Community College District. [View Credit Class Schedules.]
Students should register as early as possible. By registering early, students may take full advantage of academic advisement and may have more course options available.
Please check with the colleges or online at https://www.dcccd.edu/ for course information, class schedules and registration times. |
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An Academic Fall Session for Financial Aid Purposes is August 9, 2019 through December 12, 2019. See Financial Aid for more information. |
Fall Academic Semester, 2019
Dates for 16 Week Fall Semester |
| August 19 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 23 (F) | District Conference Day |
| August 26 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 2 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 3 (T) | Classes Resume |
| September 9 (M) | 12th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| November 14 (R)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| November 28 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| December 2 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 9-12 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 12 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 16 (M) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| December 24 (T) | College buildings and offices will be closed for the holidays at end of workday. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to 16-week courses that begin on the first day of the semester. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. |
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A Mini-mester may be scheduled during December 13, 2019 through January 12, 2020. Contact the college for availability and schedules. |
Fall Academic Semester, 2019 for College(s) offering two 8-week sessions (Monday-Thursday week)
Dates for First 8 Week Fall Session |
| August 19 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 23 (F) | District Conference Day |
| August 26 (M) | Classes Begin |
| August 31 (S) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| September 2 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 3 (T) | Classes Resume |
| October 3 (R)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| October 16 (W) | Final Exams |
| October 16 (W) | Session Ends |
| October 18 (F) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
Fall Academic Semester, 2019 (Monday-Thursday week)
Dates for Second 8 Week Fall Session |
| October 22 (T) | Classes Begin |
| October 28 (M) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| November 27 (W)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| November 28 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| December 2 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 12 (R) | Final Exams |
| December 12 (R) | Session Ends |
| December 16 (M) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| December 24 (T) | College buildings and offices will be closed for the holidays at end of workday. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to 8-week courses. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. |
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An Academic Spring Session for Financial Aid Purposes is December 13, 2019 through May 14, 2020. See Financial Aid for more information. |
Spring Academic Semester, 2020
Dates for 16 Week Spring Semester
| January 2 (R) | College buildings and offices open |
| January 13 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 20 (M) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday |
| January 21 (T) | Classes Begin |
| February 3 (M) | 12th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| February 27 - 28 (R-F) | Professional Development Days -- Thursday and Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| March 2 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 16-20 (M-F) | Spring Break - College buildings and offices will be closed for the week. |
| March 23 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 10 (F) | Holiday |
| April 13 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 16 (R)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| May 11-14 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 14 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 18 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| May Graduation | Ceremony dates may vary at the colleges depending on space available.
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| *This withdrawal date applies only to 16-week courses that begin on the first day of the semester. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. |
| A Mini-mester may be scheduled during May 15, 2020 through June 3, 2020. Contact the college for availability and schedules. |
Spring Academic Semester, 2020 for College(s) offering two 8 week sessions (Monday-Thursday week)
Dates for First 8 Week Spring Session |
| January 2 (R) | College buildings and offices open |
| January 13 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 20 (M) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday |
| January 21 (T) | Classes Begin |
| January 27 (M) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| February 26 (W)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| February 27 - 28 (R-F) | Professional Development Days -- Thursday and Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| March 12 (R) | Final Exams |
| March 12 (R) | Session Ends |
| March 16-20 (M-F) | Spring Break Week |
| March 23 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
Spring Academic Semester, 2020 (Monday-Thursday week)
Dates for Second 8 Week Spring Session
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| March 24 (T) | Classes Begin |
| March 30 (M) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| April 10 (F) | Holiday |
| April 13 (M) | Classes Resume |
| May 1 (F)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| May 13 (W) | Final Exams |
| May 13 (W) | Session Ends |
| May 18 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| May Graduation | Ceremony dates may vary at the colleges depending on space available.
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| *This withdrawal date applies only to 8-week courses. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. |
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An Academic Summer Session for Financial Aid Purposes is May 15, 2020 through August 6, 2020. See Financial Aid for more information.
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Summer Academic Semester, 2020 |
Summer I:
(Five Week Summer I includes classes meeting on the following Fridays -- June 5, 12, 19, and 26.)
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| May 25 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 4 (R) | Classes Begin |
| June 8 (M) | 4th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| June 24 (W)* | Last Day to Withdraw * |
| July 1 (W) | Final Exams/Summer I Ends |
| July 3 (F) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office.
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Summer II:
(Five Week Summer II has no Friday classes.)
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| July 6 (M) | Classes Begin |
| July 9 (R) | 4th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| July 29 (W)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| August 6 (R) | Final Exams/Summer II Ends |
| August 8 (S) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office.
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Ten Week Summer Session:
(Ten Week Summer Session includes classes meeting on the following Fridays -- June 5, 12, 19, and 26 as class days.)
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| May 25 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 4 (R) | Classes Begin |
| June 17 (W) | 12th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| July 3 (F) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (M) | Classes Resume |
| July 16 (R)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| August 6 (R) | Final Exams/Summer Session Ten Weeks Ends |
| August 8 (S) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office.
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| *This withdrawal date applies only to summer session courses. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. |
Calendar Calculations - Based on 48 Contact Hour Course
Fall Semester, 2019 (Sixteen Week Semester)
| MWF | - | 43 meetings at 55 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2475 total minutes) |
| MW and TR | - | 29 meetings at 80 minutes each and final exam 110 minutes (2430 total minutes) |
Fall 1st Session, 2019 (Eight Week Session)
| MTWR | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Fall 2nd Session, 2019 (Eight Week Session)
| MTWR | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Spring Semester, 2020 (Sixteen Week Semester)
| MWF | - | 42 meetings at 55 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2420 total minutes) |
| MW and TR | - | 29 meetings at 80 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2430 total minutes) |
Spring 1st Session, 2020 (Eight Week Session)
| MTWR | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Spring 2nd Session, 2020 (Eight Week Session)
| MTWR | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Five-Week Summer I and Five-Week Summer II, 2020 (for each session)
19 class meetings + exam equivalent to 1 class meeting = 20 total class meetings
20 class meetings x 120 minutes = 2400 class minutes
Ten-Week Summer Semester, 2020
39 class meetings at 60 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2450 total minutes)
Calendar calculations for all other classes are the responsibility of the college.
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