2020 - 2021 Catalog
Academic Calendar for 2013 - 2014
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Mini-semesters, flexible-entry classes, and other alternative schedules along with their withdrawal and final exam dates may be offered between or during regular semesters by some of the colleges of Dallas County Community College District. 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 www.dcccd.edu for course information, class schedules, and registration times. |
An Academic Fall Session for Financial Aid Purposes is August 9, 2013 through December 12, 2013. See Financial Aid for more information.
Fall Academic Semester, 2013
| August 13-14 (T, W) | eCampus Maintenance Time |
| August 19 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 26 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 2 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 9 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| 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 close for the holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2013 - 2014
A mini-mester may be scheduled during December 13, 2013 through January 12, 2014. Contact the college for availability and schedules.
An Academic Spring Session for Financial Aid Purposes is December 13, 2013 through May 15, 2014. See Financial Aid for more information.
Spring Academic Semester, 2014
| January 2 (R) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 13 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 16-17 (R, F) | eCampus Maintenance Time |
| January 20 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 21 (T) | Classes Begin |
| February 3 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 6 (R) | Employee Development Day- day and evening classes will not meet. |
| February 7 (F) | Employee Development Day/Day of Service- Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| February 10 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 10-14 (M-F) | Spring Break- College buildings & offices will be closed for the week. |
| March 17 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 17 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| April 18 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| April 21 (M) | Classes Resume |
| May 12-15 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 15 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 19 (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. |
| May Term, 2014 A mini-mester may be scheduled during May 16, 2014 through June 3, 2014. Contact the college for availability and schedules. | |
An Academic Summer Session for Financial Aid Purposes is May 16, 2014 through August 7, 2014. See Financial Aid for more information.
| Summer I: (Summer I includes classes meeting on the following Fridays - June 6, 2014 and 13, 2014 as class days) | |
| May 26 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 4 (W) | Classes Begin |
| June 7 (S) | 4th Class Day |
| June 25 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| July 3 (R) | Final Exams/Summer I Ends |
| July 4 (F) | Fourth of July Employee Holiday |
| July 8 (T) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
| Summer II: (Summer II includes classes meeting on the following Fridays - July 11, 2014 and 18, 2014 as class days.) | |
| July 9 (W) | Classes Begin |
| July 12 (S) | 4th Class Day |
| July 30 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| August 7 (R) | Final Exams/Summer II Ends |
| August 11 (M) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2013
| 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, 2014
| 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, 2014
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.