Academic Calendar - Online Courses | Houston Christian University

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 Student Success Mentor.)

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.

Registration opens for Spring 2027 in early October 2026 for online and graduate students.

May 11 – July 5, 2026

Deadline	Date
Acceptance Deadline	04/20/26
Registration Deadline	04/27/26
Financial Settlement Deadline	05/07/26
Student Course Access	05/04/26
Start Date	05/11/26
Census Date: Last day to withdraw without a “W” *Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses	05/18/26 06/04/26
Last day to withdraw with a “W”	06/15/26
End Date	07/05/26
Final Grades Due	07/06/26
Summer Commencement	08/08/26

June 29 – August 23, 2026

Deadline	Date
Acceptance Deadline	06/08/26
Registration Deadline	06/15/26
Financial Settlement Deadline	06/25/26
Student Course Access	06/22/26
Start Date	06/29/26
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”	07/06/26
Last day to withdraw with a “W”	08/02/26
End Date	08/23/26
Final Grades Due	08/24/26
Summer Commencement	08/08/26

August 31 – October 25, 2026

Deadline	Date
Acceptance Deadline	08/10/26
Registration Deadline	08/17/26
Financial Settlement Deadline	08/27/26
Student Course Access	08/24/26
Start Date	08/31/26
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W” *Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses	09/07/26 09/16/26
Last day to withdraw with a “W”	10/05/26
End Date	10/25/26
Final Grades Due	10/26/26
Fall Commencement	12/19/26

October 26 – December 20, 2026

Deadline	Date
Acceptance Deadline	10/05/26
Registration Deadline	10/12/26
Financial Settlement Deadline	10/22/26
Student Course Access	10/19/26
Start Date	10/26/26
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”	11/02/26
Last day to withdraw with a “W”	11/30/26
End Date	12/20/26
Final Grades Due	12/21/26
Fall Commencement	12/19/26

January 11 – March 7, 2027

Deadline	Date
Acceptance Deadline	12/21/26
Registration Deadline	12/28/26
Financial Settlement Deadline	01/07/27
Student Course Access	01/04/27
Start Date	01/11/27
Census Date: Last day to withdraw without a “W” *Census Date for Full Term (16-Week) Courses	01/18/27 01/27/27
Last day to withdraw with a “W”	02/15/27
End Date	03/07/27
Final Grades Due	03/08/27
Spring Commencement	05/08/27

March 15 – May 9, 2027

Deadline	Date
Acceptance Deadline	02/22/27
Registration Deadline	03/01/27
Financial Settlement Deadline	03/11/27
Student Course Access	03/08/27
Start Date	03/15/27
Census Date; Last day to withdraw without a “W”	03/22/27
Last day to withdraw with a “W”	04/12/27
End Date	05/09/27
Final Grades Due	05/10/27
Spring Commencement	05/08/27

Academic Calendar for Online Courses

Academic Year 2026-2027

Summer 1

May 11 – July 5, 2026

Summer 2

June 29 – August 23, 2026

Fall 1

August 31 – October 25, 2026

Fall 2

October 26 – December 20, 2026

Spring 1

January 11 – March 7, 2027

Spring 2

March 15 – May 9, 2027