2021 - 2022 Catalog
Academic Calendar for 2007 - 2008
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, 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.
| August 20 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 27 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 3 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 10 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| November 15 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| November 22 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 26 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 10-13 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 13 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 17 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| December 21 (F) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2007 - 2008
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2008
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 (T) | Holiday |
| January 2 (W) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 7 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 14 (M) | Classes Begin |
| January 21 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 28 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 21 (R) | Conference Day, Faculty, Administrators and Professional Support Staff |
| February 22 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA) |
| March 10 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 14 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 17 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 21 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| March 24 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 10 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| May 5-8 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 8 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 3-11 (S-U) | Graduation Weeks--ceremony dates may vary at the colleges. |
| May 12 (M) | Grades are due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| May Term, 2008 Contact Colleges for availability and schedules. | |
** Summer Sessions, 2008 Dallas County Community Colleges' summer sessions may vary. Please see your college's class schedule for updated times, dates and locations. 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. |
First Summer Session: ** See notice above. (Based on a 5 day class week with classes meeting on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Fridays) | |
| May 26 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 9 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 11 (W) | 3rd Class Day |
| June 26 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| July 3 (R) | Final Exams/Summer Session I Ends |
| July 4 (F) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 7 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| Second Summer Session: (Based on a 4 day class week with 1st and 2nd Friday) | |
| July 9 (W) | Classes Begin |
| July 11 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| July 12 (S) | 4th Class Day |
| July 18 (F) | Class Day (2nd Friday class meeting) |
| July 31 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 7 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 7 (R) | Summer Session II Ends |
| August 11 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2007
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, 2008
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 Session I, 2008
18 class meetings + exam equivalent to 1 class meeting = 19 total class meetings.
(class minutes will be extended to meet 2400 class minute requirements)
Summer Session II, 2008
20 class meetings x 120 minutes = 2400 class minutesCalendar calculations for all other classes are the responsibility of the college.