| Mini-semesters, flexible-entry classes, and other alternative schedules 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, 2002
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 19 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 24 (S) | TASP Test Administered |
| August 26 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 2 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 9 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| November 9 (S) | TASP Test Administered |
| November 14 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| November 28 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| December 2 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 9-12 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 12 (R) | Semester Closes |
| December 16 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| December 24 (T) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2002/2003
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2003
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 2 (R) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 6 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 13 (M) | Classes Begin |
| January 20 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 27 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 20 (R) | District Conference Day, Faculty & Administrators |
| February 21 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA) |
| March 1 (S) | TASP Test Administered |
| March 10 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 13 (R) | District Conference Day, Professional Support Staff |
| March 14 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 17 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 10 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| April 18 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| April 21 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 26 (S) | TASP Test Administered |
| May 5-8 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 8 (R) | Semester Closes |
| May 8 (R) | Graduation |
| May 12 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
May Term, 2003
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
** Summer Sessions, 2003 DCCCD College's 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.
First Summer Session: (Based on 4 day class week plus 1st Friday) ** See notice above
| May 26 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 2 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 5 (R) | 4th Class Day |
| June 6 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| June 24 (T) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| June 21 (S) | TASP Test Administered |
| July 2 (W) | Final Exams |
| July 2 (W) | Semester Closes |
| 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 4 day class week plus 1st Friday) ** See notice above
| July 8 (T) | Classes Begin |
| July 11 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| July 11 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| July 26 (S) | TASP Test Administered |
| July 31 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 7 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 7 (R) | Semester Closes |
| August 11 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2002
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, 2003
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 Sessions, 2003
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.
