with Our DBCU Calendar

The Daytona Beach Christian University academic calendar is your essential guide to important dates, deadlines, and events throughout the academic year. Plan your semester effectively and never miss a crucial deadline. Stay informed about registration periods, holidays, and special events.

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

 

Daytona Beach Christian University 2025-2026 Spring Calendar

  • January 6, 2026: Final Date for Spring course registration and schedule changes (late fees assessed)

  • January 10, 2026: Welcome Back Pizza Party and Games!

  • January 12, 2026: Spring classes commence (15-week semester begins)

  • January 15, 2026: Chill & Chat Ministry

  • January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)

  • February 10, 2026: Bingo

  • February 12, 2026: Chill & Chat Ministry

  • February 17, 2026: President’s Day (no classes)

  • March 12, 2026: Chill & Chat Ministry

  • March 16-20, 2026: Spring Break (no classes)

  • March 23, 2026: Open registration for Summer Session 1 & 2 and Fall 2026 begins

  • April 2, 2026: Easter Dinner

  • April 3, 2026: Good Friday (no classes)

  • April 5, 2026: Easter Sunday

  • April 9, 2026:  Chill & Chat Ministry

  • April 22, 2026:  Earth Day University Community Service Day

  • April 27-May 1, 2026: Week 15 – Final examinations for Spring semester

  • May 1, 2026: Spring semester ends; Spring Grades due by 6pm.

  • May 2, 2026: Commencement

  • May 8, 2026 Final Date for Summer 1 course registration and schedule changes (late fees assessed)

Summer Session 1 2026 

  • May 11, 2026: Summer Session begins (8-week session)

  • May 26, 2026: Memorial Day (no classes)

  • June 29-July 3, 2026: Summer Session 1 ends; final examinations; Summer grades due by 6pm

Summer Session 2 2026 

  • July 6, 2026: Summer Session 2 begins (8-week session)

  • August 24-28, 2026: Summer Session 2 ends; final examinations; Summer grades due by 6pm

 

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

The Daytona Beach Christian University (DBCU) academic school year consists of three terms: fall, spring, and summer. Terms consist of three eight-week sub-terms (B, C, and D), and one semester-long sub-term (A). Additionally, intensive courses of varying frequency are offered each semester (J).

Fall Semester 2026 – 17 weeks and 8 weeks

Registration for Fall 2026 Opens April 12, 2026

Year

Term

Sub-term

Acceptance Deadline

Registration Deadline

Student Access (0 Week)

Start Date

End Date

Grades Due

2026

40

J

  

Varies

8/24/26

12/18/26

12/23/26

2026

40

A

7/29/2026

8/12/2026

8/20-23, 2026

8/24/26

12/18/26

12/23/26

2026

40

B

7/29/2026

8/12/2026

8/20-23, 2026

8/24/26

10/16/26

10/23/26

2026

40

C

8/26/2026

9/9/2026

9/17-20, 2026

9/21/26

11/13/26

11/20/26

2026

40

D

9/30/2026

10/14/2026

10/22-25, 2026

10/26/26

12/18/26

12/23/26

Winter Semester 2027 – Winter Intensives 

Registration for Winter 2026-2027 Opens September 16, 2026

Year

Term

Sub-term

Acceptance Deadline

Registration Deadline

Student Access (0 Week)

Start Date

End Date

Grades Due

2027

10

J

   

12/19/26

1/10/27

3/12/27

Spring Semester 2027 – 17 weeks and 8 weeks

Registration for Spring 2027 Opens September 16, 2026

Year

Term

Sub-term

Acceptance Deadline

Registration Deadline

Student Access (0 Week)

Start Date

End Date

Grades Due

2027

20

J

  

Varies

1/11/27

5/14/27

5/21/27

2027

20

A

12/23/2026

1/6/27

1/14-17, 2027

1/18/27

5/14/27

5/21/27

2027

20

B

12/23/2026

1/6/27

1/14-17, 2027

1/18/27

3/12/27

3/19/27

2027

20

C

1/20/2027

2/3/27

2/11-14, 2027

2/15/27

4/9/27

4/16/27

2027

20

D

2/24/2027

3/10/27

3/18-21, 2027

3/22/27

5/14/27

5/21/27

Summer Semester 2027 – 14 weeks and 8 weeks

Registration for Summer 2027 Opens February 10, 2027

Year

Term

Sub-term

Acceptance Deadline

Registration Deadline

Student Access (0 Week)

Start Date

End Date

Grades Due

2027

30

J

  

Varies

5/17/27

8/20/27

8/27/27

2027

30

A

4/21/27

5/5/27

5/13-16, 2027

5/17/27

8/20/27

8/27/27

2027

30

B

4/21/27

5/5/27

5/13-16, 2027

5/17/27

7/9/27

7/16/27

2027

30

D

6/2/27

6/16/27

6/24-27, 2027

6/28/27

8/20/27

8/27/27

Acceptance Deadline refers to being accepted by DBCU, signing your enrollment contract, and paying all tuition and fees. 

*Registration fee of $125 is due upon acceptance.

Registration Deadline Is the last day to be an accepted and registered student.  This late deadline requires you to pay a registration late fee, $525.

For any questions about the calendar, please contact admin@dbcu.com.