2020 - 2021 Catalog
Academic Calendar for 2006 - 2007
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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| Mini-semesters, flexible-entry classes, and other alternative schedules along with their final exam dates may be offered between or during regular semesters by some of the Dallas County Community Colleges. Please contact individual colleges for class and registration schedules. |
Fall Semester, 2006
Note: 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. Check the colleges for registration times.
| August 21 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 28 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 4 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 11 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| November 16 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| November 23 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 27 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 11-14 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 14 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 18 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| December 22 (F) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2006 - 2007
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2007
Note: 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. Check the colleges for registration times.
| January 1 (M) | Holiday |
| January 2 (T) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 8 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 15 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 16 (T) | Classes Begin |
| January 29 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 22 (R) | Conference Day, Faculty, Administrators, and Professional Support Staff |
| February 23 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA) |
| March 12 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 16 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 19 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 6 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| April 9 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 12 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| May 7-10 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 10 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 1-13 (T-S) | Graduation Weeks--ceremony dates may vary at the colleges. |
| May 14 (M) | Grades are due in Registrar's Office. |
May Term, 2007
Contact Colleges for availability and 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. Check the colleges for registration times.
** See notice above. First Summer Session: (Based on 4 day class week plus 1st and 2nd Friday)
| May 28 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 4 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 7 (R) | 4th Class Day |
| June 8 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| June 15 (F) | Class Day (2nd Friday class meeting) |
| June 28 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| July 3 (T) | Final Exams/Summer Session I Ends |
| July 4 (W) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (F) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Second Summer Session: (Based on a 4 day class)
| July 9 (M) | Classes Begin |
| July 12 (R) | 4th Class Day |
| August 2 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 9 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 9 (R) | Summer Session II Ends |
| August 13 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2006
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)
Spring Semester, 2007
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)
Summer Sessions, 2007
19 class meetings + exam equivalent to 1 class meeting = 20 total class meetings.
20 class meetings x 120 minutes = 2400 class minutes
Calendar calculations for all other classes are the responsibility of the college.