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 2023/2024 academic year on February 15, 2023 for online and graduate students.
Registration opens for the Spring semester in the 2023/2024 academic year on October 2, 2023 for online and graduate students.
May 15—July 9, 2023
| Acceptance Deadline |
04/17/23 |
| Registration Deadline |
05/01/23 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
05/08/23 (2:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
05/08/23 |
| Start Date |
05/15/23 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses |
05/20/23
06/14/23 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
06/19/23 |
| End Date |
07/09/23 |
| Final Grades Due |
07/10/23 |
| Summer Commencement |
08/05/23 |
July 3—August 27, 2023
| Acceptance Deadline |
06/05/23 |
| Registration Deadline |
06/19/23 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
06/26/23 (2:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
06/26/23 |
| Start Date |
07/03/23 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” |
07/08/23 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
08/07/23 |
| End Date |
08/27/23 |
| Final Grades Due |
08/28/23 |
| Summer Commencement |
08/05/23 |
August 28—October 22, 2023
| Acceptance Deadline |
07/31/23 |
| Registration Deadline |
08/14/23 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
08/21/23 (2:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
08/21/23 |
| Start Date |
08/28/23 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses |
09/02/23
09/13/23 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
10/02/23 |
| End Date |
10/22/23 |
| Final Grades Due |
10/23/23 |
| Fall Commencement |
12/15/23 |
October 23—December 17, 2023
| Acceptance Deadline |
09/25/23 |
| Registration Deadline |
10/09/23 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
10/16/23 (2:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
10/16/23 |
| Start Date |
10/23/23 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” |
10/28/23 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
11/27/23 |
| End Date |
12/17/23 |
| Final Grades Due |
12/18/23 |
| Fall Commencement |
12/15/23 |
January 8—March 3, 2024
| Acceptance Deadline |
12/11/23 |
| Registration Deadline |
12/27/23 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
01/03/24 (2:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
01/01/24 |
| Start Date |
01/08/24 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”
*Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses |
01/13/24
01/24/24 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
02/12/24 |
| End Date |
03/03/24 |
| Final Grades Due |
03/04/24 |
| Spring Commencement |
05/03/24 |
March 4—May 5, 2024
| Acceptance Deadline |
02/05/24 |
| Registration Deadline |
02/19/24 |
| Financial Settlement Deadline |
02/26/24 (2:00 PM CST) |
| Student Course Access |
02/26/24 |
| Start Date |
03/04/24 |
| Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” |
03/09/24 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
04/13/24 |
| End Date |
05/05/24 |
| Final Grades Due |
05/08/24 |
| Spring Commencement |
05/03/24 |
