| 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, 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.
| August 22 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| August 29 (M) | Classes Begin |
| September 5 (M) | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 12 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| November 17 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| November 24 (R) | Thanksgiving Holidays Begin |
| November 28 (M) | Classes Resume |
| December 12-15 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| December 15 (R) | Semester Ends |
| December 19 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
| December 23 (F) | College Buildings and Offices close for the Holidays at end of workday |
Winter Term, 2005 - 2006 Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
Spring Semester, 2006
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 (M) | Holiday |
| January 3 (T) | College Buildings and Offices Open |
| January 9 (M) | Faculty Reports |
| January 16 (M) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 17 (T) | Classes Begin |
| January 30 (M) | 12th Class Day |
| February 23 (R) | District Conference Day, Faculty, Administrators, and Professional Support Staff |
| February 24 (F) | Faculty Professional Development (TCCTA) |
| March 13 (M) | Spring Break Begins |
| March 17 (F) | Spring Holiday for All Employees |
| March 20 (M) | Classes Resume |
| April 13 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| April 14 (F) | Holiday Begins |
| April 17 (M) | Classes Resume |
| May 8-11 (M-R) | Final Exams |
| May 11 (R) | Semester Ends |
| May 12 (R) | Graduation |
| May 15 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
May Term, 2006 Contact Colleges for availability and schedules.
** Summer Sessions, 2006 DCCC 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 29 (M) | Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 5 (M) | Classes Begin |
| June 8 (R) | 4th Class Day |
| June 9 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| June 29 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| July 4 (T) | Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 6 (R) | Final Exams |
| July 6 (R) | Summer Session I Ends |
| July 10 (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 and 2nd Friday)
| July 12 (W) | Classes Begin |
| July 14 (F) | Class Day (1st Friday class meeting) |
| July 15 (S) | 4th Class Day |
| July 21 (F) | Class Day (2nd Friday class meeting) |
| August 3 (R) | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| August 10 (R) | Final Exams |
| August 10 (R) | Summer Session II Ends |
| August 14 (M) | Grades due in Registrar's Office by 10 a.m. |
Calendar Calculations
Fall Semester, 2005
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, 2006
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, 2006
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.