Academic Calendar for Graduate Courses

The Houston Christian University academic school year consists of three (3) academic semesters; Summer, Fall, and Spring. The dates listed on this calendar are for residential graduate students.

Registration opens for Summer and Fall semesters in the 2024/2025 academic year on:

  • February 26, 2024 for residential and online graduate students

*Scholarship deadlines may vary by scholarship. Please see our Scholarships page for more information about specific scholarship deadlines.

Summer Semester 2024-2025

Scholarship Deadline* 04/01/24
Application Deadline 05/01/24
Registration Deadline 05/17/24
Financial Commitment Deadline 05/13/24
Start Date 05/20/24
End Date 07/26/24
Final Grades Due 07/29/24
Summer Commencement 07/27/24

Fall Semester 2024-2025

Scholarship Deadline* 07/01/24
Application Deadline 08/01/24
Registration Deadline 08/23/24
Financial Commitment Deadline 08/19/24
Start Date 08/26/24
End Date 12/13/24
Final Grades Due 12/16/24
Fall Commencement 12/14/24

Spring Semester 2023-2024

Scholarship Deadline* 12/01/23
Application Deadline 12/20/23
Registration Deadline 01/03/24
Financial Commitment Deadline 01/05/24
Start Date 01/08/24
End Date 05/03/24
Final Grades Due 05/06/24
Spring Commencement 05/04/24