Academic Calendar for Online Courses
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 2024/2025 academic year on February 26, 2024 for online and graduate students. Registration for Spring 2025 opens on October 6, 2024 for online and graduate students.
May 6 – June 30, 2024
| Acceptance Deadline |
04/15/24 |
| Registration Deadline |
04/22/24 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
04/29/24 (12:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
04/29/24 |
| Start Date |
05/06/24 |
| Census Date: Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses |
05/13/24
05/17/24 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
06/09/24 |
| End Date |
06/30/24 |
| Final Grades Due |
07/03/24 |
| Summer Commencement |
07/27/24 |
July 1 – August 25, 2024
| Acceptance Deadline |
06/10/24 |
| Registration Deadline |
06/17/24 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
06/24/24 (12:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
06/24/24 |
| Start Date |
07/01/24 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” |
07/08/24 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
08/04/24 |
| End Date |
08/25/24 |
| Final Grades Due |
08/26/24 |
| Summer Commencement |
07/27/24 |
August 26 – October 20, 2024
| Acceptance Deadline |
08/05/24 |
| Registration Deadline |
08/12/24 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
08/19/24 (12:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
08/19/24 |
| Start Date |
08/26/24 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses |
09/03/24
09/30/24 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
09/30/24 |
| End Date |
10/20/24 |
| Final Grades Due |
10/21/24 |
| Fall Commencement |
12/14/24 |
October 21 – December 15, 2024
| Acceptance Deadline |
09/30/24 |
| Registration Deadline |
10/07/24 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
10/14/24 (12:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
10/14/24 |
| Start Date |
10/21/24 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” |
10/28/24 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
11/26/24 |
| End Date |
12/15/24 |
| Final Grades Due |
12/16/24 |
| Fall Commencement |
12/14/24 |
January 13 – March 9, 2025
| Acceptance Deadline |
12/23/24 |
| Registration Deadline |
12/30/24 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
01/06/25 (12:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
1/06/25 |
| Start Date |
01/13/25 |
| Census Date: Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses |
01/20/25
01/29/25 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
02/17/25 |
| End Date |
03/09/25 |
| Final Grades Due |
03/10/25 |
| Spring Commencement |
05/10/25 |
March 17 – May 9, 2025
| Acceptance Deadline |
02/17/25 |
| Registration Deadline |
02/24/25 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
03/10/25 (12:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
03/10/25 |
| Start Date |
03/17/25 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” |
03/24/25 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
04/14/25 |
| End Date |
05/11/25 |
| Final Grades Due |
05/12/25 |
| Spring Commencement |
05/10/25 |
