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 2026/2027 academic year on March 1, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. CST for residential and online graduate students.

Registration opens for Spring 2027 in early October 2026 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 2026

May 26 - July 31, 2026
Summer 2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
Important Admissions Event Date
Scholarship Deadline* 04/01/26
Application Deadline 05/15/26
Registration Deadline 05/22/26
Financial Settlement Deadline 05/21/26
Start Date 05/26/26
End Date 07/31/26
Final Grades Due 08/03/26
Summer Commencement 08/08/26

Fall Semester 2026

August 31 - December 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
Important Admissions Event Date
Scholarship Deadline* 07/01/26
Application Deadline 08/21/26
Registration Deadline 08/28/26
Financial Settlement Deadline 08/27/26
Start Date 08/31/26
End Date 12/18/26
Final Grades Due 12/21/26
Fall Commencement 12/19/26

Spring Semester 2027

January 11 - May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Important Dates & Deadlines
Important Admissions Event Date
Scholarship Deadline* 11/01/26
Application Deadline 01/01/27
Registration Deadline 01/08/27
Financial Settlement Deadline 01/07/27
Start Date 01/11/27
End Date 05/07/27
Final Grades Due 05/09/27
Spring Commencement 05/08/27