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 2023/2024 academic year on:

  • February 15, 2023 for residential and online graduate students

Registration opens for the Spring semester in the 2023/2024 academic year on:

  • October 2, 2023 for residential and online 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 2023-2024

Scholarship Deadline* 04/01/23
Application Deadline 05/01/23
Registration Deadline 05/22/23
Financial Commitment Deadline 05/26/23
Start Date 05/30/23
End Date 08/04/23
Final Grades Due 08/07/23
Summer Commencement 08/05/23

Fall Semester 2023-2024

Scholarship Deadline* 08/01/23
Application Deadline 08/08/23
Registration Deadline 08/22/23
Financial Commitment Deadline 08/25/23
Start Date 08/28/23
End Date 12/15/23
Final Grades Due 12/18/23
Fall Commencement 12/15/23

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