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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
Academic Calendar
| 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, 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.
| August 16 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 23 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 4 (S) | 12th Class Day |
| September 6 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| November 11 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| November 25 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 29 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 6-9 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 9 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 13 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| December 23 (R) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2004/2005 Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2005
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 3 (M) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 10 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 17 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 18 (T) | Classes Begin |
| January 31 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 17 (R) | District Conference Day, Faculty &
Administrators |
| February 18 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA) |
| March 14 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 17 (R) | District Conference Day, Professional Support Staff |
| March 18 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 21 (M) | Classes Resume |
| March 25 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| March 28 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 14 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| May 9-12 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 12 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 12 (R) | Graduation |
| May 16 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
May Term, 2005 Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
** Summer Sessions, 2005 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.
** See notice above First Summer Session: (Based on 4 day class week plus 1st Friday)
| May 30 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 6 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 9 (R) | 4th Class Day |
| June 10 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| June 28 (T) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| July 4 (M) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 7 (R) | Final Exams |
| July 7 (R) | Session I Ends |
| July 11 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
** See notice above Second Summer Session: (Based on 4 day class week plus 1st Friday)
| July 12 (T) | Classes Begin |
| July 15 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| July 15 (F) | 4th Class Day |
| August 3 (W) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 11 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 11 (R) | Session II Ends |
| August 15 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2004
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, 2005
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, 2005
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. |
