Related: Academic Calendar for On-Campus 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 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. Academic Year 2025-2026 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
