Mar 17, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook

Academic Calendar 2026-2027

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2026 - 2027

Please make note of the deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar, since some dates fall on weekends or holidays. Students without home access to the Internet are encouraged to utilize DSCC computer resources or to contact the One Stop Centers by calling 731-286-3350, 731-407-7300, or 901-475-3100.

Academic Calendar Fall 2026

FALL SEMESTER 2026 AUGUST 24, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2026

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 16- August 25	Advising and registration for the Fall Semester for current, new, and readmitting students. Currently enrolled students should register by May 2^nd for the best course selection. Students completing a degree or certificate in 2026-2027 should complete the Intent to Graduate form with their academic advisor. There is no cost to candidates for graduation. Candidates completing their program in fall 2026 who have filed the Intent to Graduate form by September 25, 2026, will be eligible to participate in the December 10, 2026, commencement, provided they also submit a cap and gown order to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by DEADLINE TBD. Students completing degree requirements in fall 2026 who miss the form deadline may instead participate in the May 8, 2026, ceremony if their cap and gown order is submitted to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by March 1, 2027. Candidates completing their program in spring or summer 2027 who have filed the Intent to Graduate form and submitted cap and gown orders to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by March 1, 2027, will be invited to participate in the May 8, 2027, commencement.
August 3	Priority date for Fall Semester financial aid processing. Documents turned in after this date may not be processed before fee payment must be finalized.
August 10	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule.
August 17	Fall Update for faculty and staff - Dyersburg Student Center - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. College offices will open at 1:00 p.m.
August 18	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Adjunct Faculty Workshop - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Zoom
August 20	One Stop Center Extended Hours until 6:00 p.m. - Dyersburg, Covington, and Paris
August 23	Last day to receive a 100% refund for Fall Semester classes Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration.
August 24	Fall Semester classes begin
August 25	Last date to register for Fall Semester classes.
September 6	End of 75% refund period for Fall Semester classes Last day to remove an “I” (incomplete) grade Financial aid census date.
September 7	College closed for observance of Labor Day. No classes in session. College offices are closed.
September 18	End of 25% refund period for Fall Semester classes
September 21	Dual enrollment student fees are due. Fees owed by dual enrollment program students must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain Fall class schedule.
September 25	Intent to Graduate forms due for candidates completing their program in fall 2026. Candidates who have filed the Intent to Graduate form by September 25, 2026, will be eligible to participate in the December 10, 2026, commencement, provided they also submit a cap and gown order to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by September 26, 2026. Students completing degree requirements in fall 2026 who miss the form deadline may instead participate in the May 8, 2027, ceremony if their cap and gown order is submitted to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by March 1, 2027.
September 30	The first Deferred Payment Plan installment is due for the Fall Semester
October 5	Mid-term grade submission for Fall Semester classes begins
October 12-13	Fall Break. No classes in session. Offices are open.
October 15	Mid-term grade submission for Fall Semester classes ends
October 23	Mid-term grade notices for the Fall Semester are emailed to students and academic advisors
October 31	Final Deferred Payment Plan installment due for Fall Semester Last day to drop a Fall Semester class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
November 1	Intent to Graduate forms due for candidates completing their program in spring or summer 2027. Candidates who have filed the Intent to Graduate form and submitted cap and gown orders to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by March 1, 2027, will be invited to participate in the May 8, 2027, commencement.
November 2- January 20	Advising and registration for the Spring Semester for current, new, and readmitting students.
November 25	No classes in session. College offices are open.
November 26-29	College closed for observance of Thanksgiving. No classes in session. College offices are closed.
December 1	Priority date for Spring Semester financial aid processing. Documents turned in after this date may not be processed before fee payment must be finalized.
December 4	Last day of Fall Semester classes
December 7-11	Final exams. The exam schedule is located online.
December 10	December Commencement on the Dyersburg Campus, E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium at 6:00 pm
December 14	Fall Semester grades are due by 9:00 a.m.
December 24-31	College closed. No classes in session. Offices closed.
January 1	College closed for observance of New Year’s Day. No classes in session. Offices closed.
January 4	College reopens.

FIRST FALL SESSION (PART OF FALL SEMESTER) AUGUST 24, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2026
Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 16- August 24	Advising and registration for the First Fall Session for current, new, and readmitting students. Currently enrolled students should register by May 2^nd for the best course selection.
August 10	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only First Fall Session classes on their schedule.
August 18	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only First Fall Session classes on their schedule.
August 23	Last day to register for First Fall Session classes. Last day to receive a 100% refund for the First Fall Session Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only First Fall Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration.
August 24	Fall Semester classes begin
August 30	End of 75% refund period for First Fall Session classes
September 4	End of 25% refund period for First Fall Session classes
September 7	College closed for observance of Labor Day. No classes in session. Offices are closed
September 23	Last day to drop a First Fall Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
October 9	End of First Fall Session classes
October 12	First Fall Session grades are due by 9:00 a.m.

SECOND FALL SESSION (PART OF FALL SEMESTER) OCTOBER 19, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2026
Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 16- October 18	Advising and registration for the Second Fall Semester for current, new, and readmitting students. Currently enrolled students should register by May 2^nd for the best course selection.
October 18	Last day to register for Second Fall Session classes. Last day to receive a 100% refund for the Second Fall Session Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Defered Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only Second Fall Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration.
October 19	Second Fall Session classes begin
October 28	End of 75% refund period for Second Fall Session classes
November 4	End of 25% refund period for Second Fall Session classes
November 23	Last day to drop a Second Fall Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
November 25	No classes in session. College offices are open.
November 26-29	College closed for observance of Thanksgiving. No classes in session. Offices are closed.
December 4	End of Second Fall Session classes
December 14	Second Fall Session grades are due by 9:00 a.m.

TEN WEEK FALL SESSION (PART OF FALL SEMESTER) SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2026
Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 16- September 27	Advising and registration for Ten Week Fall Semester for current, new, and readmitting students. Currently enrolled students should register by May 2^nd for the best course selection.
September 27	Last day to register for Ten Week Fall Session classes. Last day to receive a 100% refund for Ten Week Fall Session Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Defered Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only Ten Week Fall Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration.
September 28	Ten Week Fall Semester classes begin
October 5	End of 75% refund period for Ten Week Fall Session classes
October 13	End of 25% refund period for Ten Week Fall Session classes
November 10	Last day to drop a Ten Week Fall Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
December 4	End of Ten Week Fall Session classes
December 14	Ten Week Fall Session grades are due by 9:00 a.m.

Note: The Dyersburg State Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies (TBR 2:04:00:01).

Academic Calendar Spring 2027

WINTER SESSION (PART OF SPRING SEMESTER) DECEMBER 16, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

November 2 - December 15	Advising and registration for the Winter Session for current, new, and readmitting students. Currently enrolled students should register by December 5^th for the best course selection.
December 15	Last day to register for the Winter Session classes. Last day to receive a 100% refund for the Winter Session Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only Winter Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration.
December 16	Winter Session classes begin
December 19	End of 75% refund period for Winter Session classes
December 22	End of 25% refund period for Winter Session classes
December 24 - January 1	College closed. No classes in session. Offices closed
January 4	College reopens. Winter Session classes resume.
January 4	Last day to drop a Winter Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
January 13	End of Winter Session classes
January 14	Winter Session grades are due by 9:00 a.m.

SPRING SEMESTER 2027 JANUARY 19, 2027, THROUGH MAY 7, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

November 2 - January 20	Students completing a degree or certificate in 2026-2027 should complete the Intent to Graduate form with their academic advisor. There is no cost to candidates for graduation. Candidates completing their program in spring or summer 2027, or candidates completing degree requirements in fall 2026 who did not participate in the December 10, 2026, ceremony, who have filed the Intent to Graduate form and submitted cap and gown orders to the DSCC Follett Bookstore by March 1, 2027, will be invited to participate in the May 8, 2027, commencement.
December 1	Priority date for Spring Semester financial aid processing. Documents turned in after this date may not be processed before fee payment must be finalized.
December 24-31	College closed. No classes in session. Offices closed.
January 1	College closed in observance of New Year’s Day. No classes in session. Offices closed.
January 4	College reopens.
January 5	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the Spring class schedule.
January 11	Spring Update for faculty and staff - Dyersburg Student Center - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. College offices will open at 1:00 p.m.
January 12	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the Spring class schedule.
January 12	Adjunct Faculty Workshop - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Zoom
January 14	One Stop Center Extended Hours until 6:00 p.m. - Dyersburg, Covington, and Paris
January 18	College closed for observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No classes in session. Offices closed. Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the Spring class schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration. Last day to receive 100% refund for Spring Semester classes
January 19	Spring Semester classes begin
January 20	Last date to register for Spring Semester classes.
February 1	End of 75% refund period for Spring Semester classes Last day to remove an “I” (incomplete) grade Financial aid census date.
February 8	Dual enrollment student fees are due. Fees owed by dual enrollment program students must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the Spring class schedule.
February 12	End of 25% refund period for Spring Semester classes
February 28	The first Deferred Payment Plan installment is due for the Spring Semester
March 1	Final call for Intent to Graduate forms. Contact your academic advisor to submit an Intent to Graduate form. There is no cost to candidates for graduation. Cap and gown orders are due to the DSCC Follett Bookstore no later than March 1, 2027. Candidates completing their program in spring or summer 2027, or candidates completing degree requirements in fall 2026 who did not participate in the December 10, 2026, ceremony, who have filed the Intent to Graduate form and submitted cap and gown orders to the DSCC Follett Bookstore, will be invited to participate in the May 8, 2027, commencement.
March 1	Mid-term grade submission for Spring Semester classes begins
March 8-12	Spring Break. No classes in session. Offices are open.
March 11	Mid-term grade submission for Spring Semester classes ends
March 15- August 24	Advising and registration for the May Session, Summer, and Fall Semesters for current, new, and returning students. Currently enrolled students should register by May 1^st for the best course selection.
March 19	Strategic Planning & Employee Recognition. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Dyersburg Campus Student Center). Offices open at 1:00 p.m. No day classes. Evening classes meet as scheduled.
March 22	Mid-term grade notices for the Spring Semester are emailed to students and academic advisors
March 26	Last day to drop a Spring Semester class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
March 31	The final Deferred Payment Plan Installment is due for the Spring Semester.
April 20	Annual Honors Convocation, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Dyersburg Campus Lannom Gymnasium)
April 30	Last day of Spring Semester classes
May 3-7	Final exams. The exam schedule is located online.
May 8	May Commencement on the Dyersburg Campus Eller Building Lawn at 10:00 a.m.
May 10	Spring Semester grades are due by 9:00 a.m.

FIRST SPRING SESSION (PART OF SPRING SEMESTER) JANUARY 19, 2027, THROUGH MARCH 5, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

November 2 - January 18	Advising and registration for the First Spring Semester for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should to register prior to December 5^th for the best course selection.
January 5	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the First Spring class schedule. A deferred Payment Plan (DDP) is not available for student schedules with only the First Spring Session classes on their schedule.
January 12	Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the First Spring class schedule. A deferred Payment Plan (DDP) is not available for student schedules with only First Spring Session classes on their schedule.
January 18	College closed for observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No classes in session. Offices closed. Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current schedule. I Defered Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only First Spring Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at the time of registration. Last day to receive 100% refund for the First Spring Semester classes
January 19	First Spring Semester classes begin
January 25	End of 75% refund period for First Spring Semester classes
January 30	End of 25% refund period for First Spring Semester classes
February 19	Last day to drop a First Spring Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
March 5	End of First Spring Session Classes
March 10	First Spring Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

SECOND SPRING SESSION - (PART OF SPRING SEMESTER) - MARCH 15, 2027, THROUGH MAY 7, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

November 2 - March 14	Advising and registration for the Second Spring Semester for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should to register prior to December 5^th for the best course selection.
March 14	Last day to register for the Second Spring Session classes. Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain current schedule. Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available to students with only First Spring Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at time of registration. Last day to receive 100% refund for the Second Spring Semester classes
March 15	Second Spring Semester classes begin
March 19	Strategic Planning & Employee Recognition. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Dyersburg Campus Student Center). Offices open at 1:00 p.m. No day classes. Evening classes meet as scheduled.
March 21	End of 75% refund period for Second Spring Session classes.
March 27	End of 25% refund period for Second Spring Semester classes
April 16	Last day to drop a Second Spring Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit
April 30	End of Second Spring Session Classes
May 10	Second Spring Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

TEN WEEK SPRING SESSION (PART OF SPRING SEMESTER) FEBRUARY 15, 2027, THROUGH MAY 7, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

November 2 - February 14	Advising and registration for the Ten Week Spring Semester for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should register prior to December 5^th for the best course selection
February 14	Last day to register for the Ten Week Spring Session classes Fees must be paid or properly enrolled in a Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current schedule. A deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available for student schedules with only the Ten Week Spring Session classes on their schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at time of registration. Last day to receive 100% refund for the Ten Week Spring Semester classes
February 15	Ten Week Spring Semester classes begin
February 23	End of 75% refund period for Ten Week Spring Semester classes
March 5	End of 25% refund period for Ten Week Spring Semester classes
March 8-12	Spring Break. No classes in session. Offices are open.
March 19	Strategic Planning & Employee Recognition. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Dyersburg Campus Student Center). Offices open at 1:00 p.m. No day classes. Evening classes meet as scheduled.
April 5	Last day to drop a Ten Week Spring Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit.
April 30	End of Ten Week Spring Session Classes
May 10	Ten Week Spring Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

Academic Calendar Summer 2027

SUMMER SEMESTER 2027

May 14 - July 30

Physical offices are closed on Fridays. MyDSCC online student portal is available 24/7, and virtual services are available.

MAY SESSION (PART OF SUMMER) MAY 12, 2027, THROUGH JUNE 2, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 15- May 11	Advising and registration for the May Session for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should to register prior to May 1^st for the best course selection.
May 14- July 30	Offices are closed on Fridays. MyDSCC online student portal is available 24/7
May 11	Last day to register for the May Session classes Last day to receive 100% refund for the May Session classes Fees must be paid by 11:30 p.m. to retain the current class schedule. A Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available for the Summer Semester.
May 12	May Session classes begin
May 14	End of 75% refund period for May Session classes
May 17	End of 25% refund period for May Session classes
May 25	Last day to drop a May Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit.
May 31	College closed for observance of Memorial Day. No classes in session. Offices are closed.
June 2	End of May Session Classes
June 4	May Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

FULL SUMMER SESSION (PART OF SUMMER SEMESTER) JUNE 2, 2027, THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 15- June 1	Advising and registration for the Full Summer Session for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should to register prior to May 1^st for the best course selection
May 14- July 30	Offices are closed on Fridays. MyDSCC online student portal is available 24/7
May 31	College closed for observance of Memorial Day. No classes in session. Offices are closed.
June 1	Last day to register for the Full Summer Session classes Fees must be paid by 11:30 p.m. to retain current class schedule. A deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available for the Summer Semester. Last day to receive 100% refund for the Full Summer Session Semester classes
June 2	Full Summer Session classes begin
June 10	End of 75% refund period for Full Summer Session classes
June 15	Financial Aid Census Date
June 17	End of 25% refund period for Full Summer Session classes
June 17	College closed for observance of Juneteenth Day. No classes in session. Offices closed
July 1	College closed for observance of Independence Day. No Classes in session. Offices closed.
July 14	Last day to drop a Full Summer Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit.
August 6	End of Full Summer Session Classes
August 9	Full Summer Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

FIRST SUMMER SESSION (PART OF SUMMER SEMESTER) JUNE 2, 2027, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 15 - June 1	Advising and registration for the First Summer Session for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should to register prior to May 1^st for the best course selection
May 14- July 30	Offices are closed on Fridays. MyDSCC online student portal is available 24/7
May 31	College closed for observance of Memorial Day. No classes in session. Offices are closed.
June 1	Last day to register for the First Summer Session classes Fees must be paid by 11:30 p.m. to retain current class schedule. A deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available for the Summer Semester. Last day to receive 100% refund for the First Summer Session Semester classes
June 2	First Summer Session classes begin
June 5	End of 75% refund period for First Summer Session classes
June 9	End of 25% refund period for First Summer Session classes
June 17	College closed for observance of Juneteenth Day. No classes in session. Offices closed
June 22	Last day to drop a First Summer Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit.
June 30	End of First Summer Session Classes College closed for observance of Independence Day. No Classes in session. Offices closed.
July 1	First Summer Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

SECOND SUMMER SESSION (PART OF SUMMER SEMESTER) JULY 5, 2027, THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2027

Dates may differ for TN eCampus. Check the TN eCampus academic calendar online.

March 15 - July 4	Advising and registration for the Second Summer Session for current, new, and readmitting students. Current students should register prior to May 1^st for the best course selection
May 14- July 30	Offices are closed on Fridays. MyDSCC online student portal is available 24/7
July 4	Last day to register for the Second Summer Session classes Fees must be paid by 11:30 p.m. to retain current class schedule. If registering after this date, fees must be paid at time of registration. A deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is not available for the Summer Semester. Last day to receive 100% refund for the Second Summer Session Semester classes
July 5	Second Summer Session classes begin
July 8	End of 75% refund period for Second Summer Session classes
July 12	End of 25% refund period for Second Summer Session classes
July 25	Last day to drop a Second Summer Session class with a grade of “W” or change to audit.
August 6	End of Second Summer Session Classes
August 10	Second Summer Session grades are due by 9:00 am.

Academic Calendar 2026-2027