2021 - 2022 Catalog
Academic Calendar for 2020 - 2021
Mini-semesters, flexible-entry classes and other alternative schedules along with their withdrawals and final exam dates may be offered between or during regular semesters. [View Credit Class 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.
Registration and class schedule information are available online at https://www.dcccd.edu.
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Fall Academic Semester 2020 Dates for 16-Week Semester | |
| August 17 (Monday) | Faculty Reports |
| August 21 (Friday) | District Conference Day |
| August 24 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| September 5 (Saturday) | 12th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| September 7 (Monday) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 8 (Tuesday) | Classes Resume |
| November 12 (Thursday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| November 26 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 30 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| December 7-10 (Monday thru Thursday) | Final Exams |
| December 10 (Thursday) | Semester Ends |
| December 14 (Monday) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| December 24 (Thursday) | Campus buildings and offices will be closed for the holidays at end of workday. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to 16-week courses that begin on the first day of the semester. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. | |
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A Mini-mester may be scheduled during December 11, 2020 through January 10, 2021. Contact the campus for availability and schedules. | |
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Fall Academic Semester 2020 for Dallas College campuses offering two Eight-week sessions (four-day week) Dates for First Eight-Week Fall Session (class meet 30 days) | |
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| August 17 (Monday) | Faculty Reports |
| August 21 (Friday) | District Conference Day |
| August 24 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| August 29 (Saturday) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| September 7 (Monday) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 8 (Tuesday) | Classes Resume |
| September 30 (Wednesday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| October 13-15 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) | Final Exams |
| October 15 (Thursday) | Session Ends |
| October 18 (Sunday) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
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Dates for Second Eight-Week Fall Session (class meets 30 days) | |
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| October 19 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| October 24 (Saturday) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| November 25 (Wednesday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| November 26 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 30 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| December 9-10 (Wednesday thru Thursday) | Final Exams |
| December 10 (Thursday) | Session Ends |
| December 13 (Sunday) | Last day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| December 24 (Thursday) | Campus buildings and offices will be closed for the holidays at end of workday. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to eight-week courses. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. | |
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Spring Academic Semester 2021 Dates for 16-Week Semester | |
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| January 4 (Monday) | Campus buildings and offices open |
| January 11 (Monday) | Faculty Reports |
| January 18 (Monday) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday |
| January 19 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| February 1 (Monday) | 12th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| February 25-26 (Thursday thru Friday) | Professional Development Days -- Thursday and Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| March 1 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| March 15-19 (Monday thru Friday) | Spring Break - Campus buildings and offices will be closed for the week. |
| March 22 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| April 2 (Friday) | Holiday |
| April 5 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| April 15 (Thursday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| May 10-13 (Monday thru Thursday) | Final Exams |
| May 13 (Thursday) | Semester Ends |
| May 17 (Monday) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| May Graduation | Ceremony dates may vary at the campuses depending on space available. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to 16-week courses that begin on the first day of the semester. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. | |
| A Mini-mester may be scheduled during May 14, 2021 through June 2, 2021. Contact the campus for availability and schedules. | |
Spring Academic Semester 2021 for campuses offering two Eight-week sessions (four-day week) Dates for First Eight-Week Spring Session | |
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| January 4 (Monday) | Campus buildings and offices open |
| January 11 (Monday) | Faculty Reports |
| January 18 (Monday) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday |
| January 19 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| January 25 (Monday) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| February 25-26 (Thursday thru Friday) | Professional Development Days -- Thursday and Friday day classes will not meet. Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday classes will meet. |
| March 5 (Friday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| March 10-11 (Wednesday thru Thursday) | Final Exams |
| March 11 (Thursday) | Session Ends |
| March 14 (Sunday) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| March 15-19 (Monday thru Friday) | Spring Break Week |
Dates for Second Eight-Week Spring Session | |
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| March 22 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| March 27 (Saturday) | 6th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| April 2 (Friday) | Holiday |
| April 5 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| April 28 (Wednesday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| May 11-13 (Tuesday thru Thursday) | Final Exams |
| May 13 (Thursday) | Session Ends |
| May 16 (Sunday) | 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. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to eight-week courses. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. | |
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Summer Academic Session 2021 | |
| Summer I (five-week term): (Summer I includes classes meeting on the following Fridays -- June 4, 11 and 18 as class days.) | |
| May 31 (Monday) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 3 (Thursday) | Classes Begin |
| June 7 (Monday) | 4th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| June 23 (Wednesday)* | Last Day to Withdraw * |
| July 1 (Thursday) | Final Exams/Summer I Ends |
| July 3 (Saturday) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| July 5 (Monday) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| Summer II (five-week term): (Summer II includes classes meeting on the following Friday -- July 9 as class day.) | |
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| July 6 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| July 9 (Friday) | 4th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| July 28 (Wednesday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| August 5 (Thursday) | Final Exams/Summer II Ends |
| August 7 (Saturday) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| Summer (10-week term): (Summer Term includes classes meeting on the following Fridays -- June 4, 11, 18, and July 9 as class days.) | |
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| May 31 (Monday) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 3 (Thursday) | Classes Begin |
| June 16 (Wednesday) | 12th Class Day (Certification Date) |
| July 2 (Friday) | No Classes |
| July 5 (Monday) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (Tuesday) | Classes Resume |
| July 19 (Monday)* | Last Day to Withdraw* |
| August 5 (Thursday) | Final Exams/Summer Session 10-Weeks Ends |
| August 7 (Saturday) | Last Day for faculty to submit grades electronically through eConnect to the Registrar's Office. |
| *This withdrawal date applies only to summer session courses. Classes that begin on different dates may have different deadlines to withdraw. Students should check "My Class Schedule" in eConnect to determine the last date to withdraw for each of their classes. | |
Fall Semester 2020 (16-Week Semester)
| Monday, Wednesday and Friday | - | 43 meetings at 55 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2475 total minutes) |
| Monday, Wednesday or Tuesday, Thursday | - | 29 meetings at 80 minutes each and final exam 110 minutes (2430 total minutes) |
Fall 1st Term 2020 (Eight-Week Session)
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Fall 2nd Term 2020 (Eight-Week Session)
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Spring Semester 2021 (16-Week Semester)
| Monday, Wednesday and Friday | - | 42 meetings at 55 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2420 total minutes) |
| Monday, Wednesday or Tuesday, Thursday | - | 29 meetings at 80 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2430 total minutes) |
Spring 1st Term 2021 (Eight-Week Session)
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Spring 2nd Term 2021 (Eight-Week Session)
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | - | 30 class meetings which includes final exam minimum of 80 minutes (2400 total minutes) |
Five-Week Summer I and Five-Week Summer II 2021 (for each term)
19 class meetings + exam equivalent to 1 class meeting = 20 total class meetings
20 class meetings x 120 minutes = 2400 class minutes
10-Week Summer Term 2021
39 class meetings at 60 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2450 total minutes)