2020 - 2021 Catalog
Academic Calendar for 2017 - 2018
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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, 2017
| August 14 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 18 (F) | District Conference Day |
| August 21 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 2 (S) | 12th Class Day |
| September 4 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| November 9 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| November 23 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 27 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 4-7 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 7 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 11 (M) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
| December 22 (F) | College buildings and offices will be closed for the holidays at end of workday. |
| December 26-27 (T-W) | eCampus Maintenance Time |
A mini-mester may be scheduled during December 8, 2017 through January 7, 2018. Contact the college for availability and schedules.
See Financial Aid for more information.
Spring Academic Semester, 2018
| January 2 (T) | College buildings and offices open -- staff and administrators return to work. |
| 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 |
| March 1-2 (R-F) | TCCTA/Professional Development Days for Faculty -- Regular work days for staff and administrators. Thursday classes and Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| March 5 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 12-16 (M-F) | Spring Break -- College buildings and offices will be closed for the week. |
| March 19 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 30 (F) | Holiday |
| April 2 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 12 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| May 7-10 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 10 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 14 (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 11, 2018 through June 4, 2018. Contact the college for availability and schedules. | |
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See Financial Aid for more information. | |
Summer Academic Semester, 2018
| Summer I (Summer I includes classes meeting on the following Fridays -- June 8 and July 6 as class days.) | |
| May 28 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 5 (T) | Classes Begin |
| June 8 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| June 27 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| July 4 (W) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 5 (R) | Classes Resume |
| July 6 (F) | Final Exams/Summer I Ends |
| July 9 (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 Fridays -- July 13 and July 20 as class days.) | |
| July 10 (T) | Classes Begin |
| July 13 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| July 31 (T) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| August 8 (W) | Final Exams/Summer II Ends |
| August 11 (S) | 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 -- June 8, July 6, July 13, and July 20 as class days.) | |
| May 28 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 5 (T) | Classes Begin |
| June 21 (R) | 12th Class Day |
| July 4 (W) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 5 (R) | Classes Resume |
| July 23 (M) | Last Day to Withdraw |
| August 8 (W) | Final Exams/Summer Session Ten Weeks Ends |
| August 11 (S) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2017
| 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, 2018
| 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 2018 (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, 2018
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.