The Houston Christian University academic school year consists of three (3) academic semesters – Summer, Fall, and Spring. Within each semester, there are two 8-week terms in which students studying online may complete courses. (Few courses may be offered in 16-week terms; please refer to the University Catalog or inquire with your advisor.)
Registration opens for Summer and Fall semesters in the 2025/2026 academic year on March 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM CST for online and graduate students.
Registration opens for Spring 2026 on October 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM CST for online and graduate students.
Registration opens for Summer and Fall semesters in the 2026/2027 academic year on March 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM CST for online and graduate students.
Summer 1
Summer 2
Fall 1
Fall 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
May 12 – July 6, 2025
Deadline
Date
Acceptance Deadline
04/21/25
Registration Deadline
04/28/25
Financial Settlement Deadline
05/08/25
Student Course Access
05/05/25
Start Date
05/12/25
Census Date: Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses
05/19/25
05/23/25
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
06/16/25
End Date
07/06/25
Final Grades Due
07/07/25
Summer Commencement
08/09/25
June 30 – August 24, 2025
Deadline
Date
Acceptance Deadline
06/09/25
Registration Deadline
06/16/25
Financial Settlement Deadline
06/26/25
Student Course Access
06/23/25
Start Date
06/30/25
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
07/07/25
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
08/03/25
End Date
08/24/25
Final Grades Due
08/25/25
Summer Commencement
08/09/25
August 25 – October 19, 2025
Deadline
Date
Acceptance Deadline
08/04/25
Registration Deadline
08/11/25
Financial Settlement Deadline
08/21/25
Student Course Access
08/18/25
Start Date
08/25/25
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses
09/01/25
09/10/25
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
09/29/25
End Date
10/19/25
Final Grades Due
10/20/25
Fall Commencement
12/13/25
October 20 – December 14, 2025
Deadline
Date
Acceptance Deadline
09/29/25
Registration Deadline
10/06/25
Financial Settlement Deadline
10/16/25
Student Course Access
10/13/25
Start Date
10/20/25
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
10/27/25
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
11/25/25
End Date
12/14/25
Final Grades Due
12/15/25
Fall Commencement
12/13/25
January 12 – March 8, 2026
Deadline
Date
Acceptance Deadline
12/22/25
Registration Deadline
12/29/25
Financial Settlement Deadline
01/08/26
Student Course Access
1/05/26
Start Date
01/12/26
Census Date: Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses
01/19/26
01/28/26
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
02/16/26
End Date
03/08/26
Final Grades Due
03/09/26
Spring Commencement
05/09/26
March 16 – May 10, 2026
Deadline
Date
Acceptance Deadline
02/23/26
Registration Deadline
03/02/26
Financial Settlement Deadline
03/12/26
Student Course Access
03/09/26
Start Date
03/16/26
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
03/23/26
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
04/13/26
End Date
05/10/26
Final Grades Due
05/11/26
Spring Commencement
05/09/26
