Academic Calendar for 2002 - 2003
| 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, 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.
| 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 Closes |
| December 15 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| December 24 (W) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2003/2004
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2004
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 (F) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 5 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 12 (M) | Classes Begin |
| January 19 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 20 (T) | Classes Begin |
| January 26 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 19 (R) | District Conference Day, Faculty & Administrators |
| February 20 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA) |
| March 8 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 11 (R) | District Conference Day, Professional Support Staff |
| March 12 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 15 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 8 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| April 9 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| April 12 (M) | Classes Resume |
| May 3-6 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 6 (R) | Semester Closes |
| May 6 (R) | Graduation |
| May 10 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
May Term, 2004
Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
** Summer Sessions, 2004 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 31 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 1 (T) | Classes Begin |
| June 4 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| June 4 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| June 23 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| July 1 (R) | Final Exams |
| July 1 (R) | Semester Closes |
| July 5 (M) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (T) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Second Summer Session: (Based on 4 day class week plus 1st and 2nd Friday) ** See notice above
| July 7 (W) | Classes Begin |
| July 9 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| July 10 (S) | 4th Class Day |
| July 16 (F) | Class Day (2nd Friday class meeting) |
| July 29 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 5 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 5 (R) | Semester Closes |
| August 9 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2003
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, 2004
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, 2004
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.