HCC Academic Year Calendar
What starts when?
Our academic calendar will tell you everything you need to know about starting and ending dates.
Remember all calendar dates are tentative and subject to change!
Fall 2024 Academic Calendar
Academic Year Calendar for 2024-25 and 2025-26 (approved 4-14-2023)
Academic Year Calendar for 2023-2024
Important Dates to Remember
The typical Fall and Spring semester lasts 16 weeks. Fall begins in August and ends in December. Spring begins in January and ends in May. The typical summer session lasts 8 weeks beginning in late May/early June and ending in late July. However, there are some bi-term classes scheduled each semester that are shorter in length than the typical semester or session. Check the detailed academic calendars for a complete listing of beginning and ending dates.