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Common Calendar
Common Calendar
Public universities, community, technical, and state colleges in Texas share elements of their calendars. For fiscal years 2011-2012 through 2020-2021, university and college schedules must adhere to the following details:
| Year | Fall Semester First class day on or after | Spring Semester First class day on or after | Summer Session First class day on of after |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Aug. 22 | Jan. 16 | June 4 |
| 2012-2013 | Aug. 27 | Jan. 14 | June 3 |
| 2013-2014 | Aug. 26 | Jan. 13 | June 2 |
| 2014-2015 | Aug. 25 | Jan. 19 | June 1 |
| 2015-2016 | Aug. 24 | Jan. 18 | June 6 |
| 2016-2017 | Aug. 22 | Jan. 16 | June 5 |
| 2017-2018 | Aug. 28 | Jan. 15 | June 4 |
| 2018-2019 | Aug. 27 | Jan. 21 | June 3 |
| 2019-2020 | Aug. 26 | Jan. 20 | June 1 |
| 2020-2021 | Aug. 24 | Jan. 18 | June 7 |
Notes:
- A semester normally shall include 15 weeks for instruction and one week for final examinations or a total of 16 weeks instruction and examinations combined. Every fall semester will end before Christmas, but not later than December 23.
- Each of the two summer terms shall include no less than 5 1/2 calendar weeks, including registration, instructions, and final examinations.
- Each college and university shall establish its own dates for orientation, registration, holidays, final examinations, and the end of each semester and summer term consistent with this calendar.
