Academic Sessions and Registration Dates

Summer Terms

Semester Start Dates and End Dates
Fall 2025	August 25-December 5 (Final Exams December 6-12)
Fall 7-Week A	August 25-October 8
Fall 7-Week B	October 20-December 4

Important Dates
August 20	Last Day to Register for Fall 2025 15-Week and Fall 7-Week "A" classes
Aug. 21-22	Faculty Professional Development Days (No Classes)
Aug. 25	Fall 2025 15-Week and Fall 7-Week "A" Classes Begin
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1	Labor Day Holiday (No Classes – College Closed)
Oct. 8	Fall 7-Week "A" Classes end
Oct. 17	Last Day to Register for Fall 7-Week "B" Classes
Oct. 20	Fall 7-Week "B" Classes Begin
Dec. 5	Fall 2025 15-Week Classes End
Dec. 6-12	Fall Classes Final Exams

Semester Start and End Dates
December 12-January 12

Important Dates
December 11	Last Day to Register for Winter
December 12	Winter Classes Begin
January 12	Winter Classes End

Semester Start Dates and End Dates
Spring 2026 15-Week Classes	January 14 – May 4 (Final Exams May 5-11)
Spring 7-Week "A" Classes	January 14 – March 4
Spring 7-Week "B" Classes	March 18 – April 30

Important Dates
Jan. 9	Last day to register for Spring 2026 15-Week & Spring 7-Week "A" Classes
Jan. 14	Spring 2026 15-Week & Spring 7-Week "A" Classes begin
Jan. 29	Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes – College Closed
Feb. 14-16	Presidents' Day Weekend – No Classes – College Closed
March 5-6	Professional Development Day (No Classes)
March 9-14	Spring Break – No Classes – College Closed
March 17	Last day to register for Spring 7-Week "B" Classes
March 18	Spring 7-Week "B" Classes Begin
March 19-20	Veterans Preferential Advising & Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026
March 23	Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Begins for Current Students
March 30	Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Begins for New Students
April 30	Spring 7-Week "B" Classes End
May 4	Spring 2026 15-Week Classes End
May 14	Commencement
May 5-11	Final Examinations (for full semester classes only)

Semester Start and End Dates
12-Week Summer Session	May 18-August 13
Summer "I" 6-Week Summer Session	May 18-June 25
Summer PowerUp and ELL Sessions	June 8-August 13
Summer "II" 6-Week Summer Session	July 2-August 13

Important Dates
May 13	Last Day to register for 12-Week Summer Session
May 18	12-Week Summer Session Classes Start
May 25	Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes – College Closed)
June 18	Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes – College Closed)
June 25	Summer I Classes End
July 6	Independence Day Holiday (No Classes – College Closed)
July 7	Summer II Classes End
August 13	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

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Course Descriptions

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