Academic Sessions and Registration Dates

Summer Terms

Students walking and sitting outside a modern campus building on a sunny day, with banners displaying motivational messages and a green landscape surrounding the pathway.

Semester Start Dates	Semester End Dates
Fall 2024	August 26-December 6 (Saturday-only classes start August 24) (Final Exams December 7-13)
Fall 7-Week A	August 26-October 9 (Saturday-only classes start August 24)
Fall 7-Week B	October 21-December 5

Important Dates
Aug. 21	Last Day to Register for Fall 2024 15-Week and Fall 7-Week "A" classes
Aug. 22-23	Faculty Professional Development Days (No Classes)
Aug. 24	Fall Saturday Only Classes Begin
Aug. 26	Fall 2024 15-Week and Fall 7-Week "A" Classes Begin
Aug. 31 – Sept. 2	Labor Day Holiday (No Classes – College Closed)
Oct. 9	Fall 7-Week "A" Classes end
Oct. 18	Last Day to Register for Fall 7-Week "B" Classes
Oct. 21	Fall 7-Week "B" Classes Begin
Dec. 6	Fall 2024 15-Week Classes End
Dec. 7-13	Fall Classes Final Exams

Semester Start Dates	Semester End Dates
Spring 2025 15-Week Classes	January 15 – May 5
Spring 7-Week "A" Classes	January 15 – March 5
Spring 7-Week "B" Classes	March 19 – May 1

Jan. 10	Last day to register for Spring 2025 15-Week & Spring 7-Week "A" Classes
Jan. 15	Spring 2025 15-Week & Spring 7-Week "A" Classes begin
Jan. 15-17	Add/Drop Period
Jan. 20	Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes – College Closed
Jan. 29	Last No-Show Withdrawal Date
Feb. 15-17	Presidents' Day Weekend – No Classes – College Closed
March 7	Professional Development Day (No Classes)
March 10-15	Spring Break – No Classes – College Closed
March 18	Last day to register for Spring 7-Week "B" Classes
March 19	Spring 7-Week "B" Classes Begin
May 1	Spring 7-Week "B" Classes End
May 5	Spring 2025 15-Week Classes End
May 6-12	Final Examinations (for full semester classes only)

Semester Start and End Dates
12-Week Summer Session	May 19-August 14
Summer I 6-Week Summer Session	May 19-June 26
PowerUp Online Summer Session	June 16-August 14
Summer II 6-Week Summer Session	July 7-August 14

Important Dates
March 20-March 21	Veterans Preferential Registration & Advising for Summer and Fall 2025 Classes
March 24	Current Students Registration & Advising Opens for Summer and Fall 2025 Classes
March 31	New Students Registration & Advising Opens for Summer and Fall 2025 Classes
May 14	Last Day to Register for Summer I & 12-Week Summer Sessions
May 19	Summer 12-Week and 6-Week Summer I Sessions Begin
June 11	Last Day to Register for PowerUp! Online
July 7	Last day to register for 6-Week Summer II Session
July 15	Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation
August 14	All Summer Class Sessions End

How to Register for Your Courses

Credit Courses

If you are new to the College or returning after an absence of two years or more, you must submit an application for admission as a first step. Your acceptance materials will provide next steps to a successful registration. Visit our Enrollment Steps for detailed enrollment steps.

Current students are encouraged to make an appointment with their assigned academic advisor. You can find your academic advisor’s name and email address in Degree Works (under APPs in delaGATE).

If you are unable to meet with your assigned academic advisor, you can contact Career & Counseling Services for advising support. Call 610-359-5324 or schedule an advising appointment. Appointments are recommended to avoid long wait times. Current students may also register online.

Non-Credit Courses

Non-credit course registrants may register in person, mail or phone. Visit the Non-Credit Courses page for more information.

Winter Online Courses

Our Winter Online session offers rigorous 4-week accelerated classes that will require your complete dedication.

Regular tuition and fee rates apply. Financial aid may be available.

Still need to Apply? Become a Student in a Single Visit!

On-campus and Virtual Registration days offer students the chance to apply, placement test, participate in an online mandatory New Student Orientation, meet with an academic advisor and register, all in a single on-campus or virtual session. Learn more at dccc.edu/registration.

Helpful Links

How to Apply

Seek Financial Aid

Class Schedule Search

Course Descriptions

Academic Calendar

Visiting Students

Returning Students

From Start to Finish: A Student Resource Guide