2020 - 2021 Catalog
Academic Calendar for 2016 - 2017
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 withdrawal and final exam dates may be offered between or during regular semesters by some of the colleges of Dallas County Community Colleges. 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. |
See Financial Aid for more information.
Fall Academic Semester, 2016
| August 22 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 26 (F) | District Conference Day |
| August 29 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 5 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 12 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| November 17 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| November 24 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 28 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 12-15 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 15 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 19 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
| December 23 (F) | College buildings and offices close for the holidays at end of workday |
| December 27-28 (T-W) | eCampus Maintenance Time |
A mini-mester may be scheduled during December 16, 2016 through January 8, 2017. Contact the college for availability and schedules.
See Financial Aid for more information.
Spring Academic Semester, 2017
| January 3 (T) | College Buildings and Offices Open -- staff and administrators return to work. |
| January 9 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 16 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 17 (T) | Classes Begin |
| January 30 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 23 (R) | TCCTA Faculty mtgs./Regular work day for employees. Day and evening classes will not meet. |
| February 24 (F) | TCCTA/Professional Development Day -- Faculty only. Regular work day for staff and administrators. Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| February 27 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 13-17 (M-F) | Spring Break -- College buildings and offices will be closed for the week. |
| March 20 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 12 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| April 14 (F) | Holiday |
| April 17 (M) | Classes Resume |
| May 4 (R) | Classes will meet-day and evening. |
| May 5 (F) | Last class day for spring. |
| May 8-11 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 11 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 15 (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. |
| A mini-mester may be scheduled during May 12, 2017 through June 4, 2017. Contact the college for availability and schedules. | |
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See Financial Aid for more information. | |
Summer Academic Semester, 2017
| Summer I (Summer I includes classes meeting on the following Friday -- July 7 as class day.) | |
| May 29 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 5 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 8 (R) | 4th Class Day |
| June 29 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| July 4 (T) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 5 (W) | Classes Resume |
| July 7 (F) | Final Exams/Summer I Ends |
| July 10 (M) | 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 Friday -- July 14 as class day.) | |
| July 11 (T) | Classes Begin |
| July 14 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| August 3 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| August 10 (R) | Final Exams/Summer II Ends |
| August 14 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
| Summer Session (Ten Weeks include classes meeting on the following Fridays -- July 7 and July 14 as class days.) | |
| May 29 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 5 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 17 (S) | 12th Class Day |
| July 4 (T) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 5 (W) | Classes Resume |
| July 25 (T) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| August 10 (R) | Final Exams/Summer Session Ten Weeks Ends |
| August 14 (M) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2016
| 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, 2017
| 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) |
Five-Week Summer I and Five-Week Summer II 2017 (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, 2017
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.