2008-2009 Academic Calendar
Fall | Spring | May | Summer | Calculations
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 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 for course information, class schedules, and registration times.
Fall 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.
| August 18 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 25 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 1 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 8 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| November 13 (R ) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| November 27 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| December 1 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 8-11 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 11 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 15 (M) | Last Day for Faculty to Submit Grades Electronically through eConnect to the Registrar’s Office |
| December 24 (W) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2008/2009
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2009
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 (R) | Holiday |
| January 2 (F) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 12 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 19 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 20 (T) | Classes Begin |
| February 2 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 19 (R) | Conference Day for Faculty & Administrators and Professional Support Staff |
| February 20 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA). Friday classes Will Not Meet. |
| March 16 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 20 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 23 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 10 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| April 13 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 16 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| May 11 – 14 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 14 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 2-17 | Graduation Weeks – ceremony dates may vary at the colleges |
| May 18 (M) | Last Day for Faculty to Submit Grades Electronically through eConnect to the Registrar’s Office. |
May Term, 2009
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
** Summer Sessions, 2009
DCCCD Colleges’ summer sessions can 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.
** See notice above; First Summer Session:
(Based on a 4 day class week with 1st and 2nd Friday as class days)
| May 25 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 3 (W) | Classes Begin |
| June 5 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday Class meeting) |
| June 6 (S) | 4th Class Day |
June 12 (F) |
Class Day (2nd Friday Class meeting) |
| June 25 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| July 2 (R) | Final Exams / Summer Session I Ends |
| July 3 (F) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (M) | Last Day for Faculty to Submit Grades Electronically through eConnect to the Registrar’s Office. |
** See notice above; Second Summer Session:
(Based on a 4 day class week with 1st Friday as class day)
| July 7 (T) | Classes Begin |
| July 10 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday Class Meeting) |
| July 10 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| July 30 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 6 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 6 (R) | Summer Session II Ends |
| August 10 (M) | Last Day for Faculty to Submit Grades Electronically through eConnect to the Registrar’s Office. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2008
| MWF | 43 meetings at 55 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2475 total minutes) |
| MW & TR | 29 meetings at 80 minutes each and final exam
110 minutes (2430 total minutes) |
Spring Semester, 2009
| MWF | 42 meetings at 55 minutes each and final exam at 110 minutes (2420 total minutes) |
| MW & TR | 29 meetings at 80 minutes each and final exam
at 110 minutes (2430 total minutes) |
Summer Sessions, 2009
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.
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