Class Schedule Development Timeline
The Class Schedule Development Timeline outlines the structured, multi-phase process used to develop the University of Houston’s academic class schedules. It identifies key milestones and decision points that support coordination among academic units, the Registrar’s Office, and campus partners, ensuring schedules are developed efficiently, optimized for space and demand, and published in alignment with institutional priorities.
Calendar View
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8/7 |
Roll the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 class schedules to Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. |
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8/12 |
Colleges begin developing the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 class schedules. Begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests. Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) will be available |
| TBD |
Distribution of Provost business office funding guidelines for Summer 2026. |
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| 9/15 - 9/19 |
College course demand meetings begin. |
| 9/17 - 9/24 |
Import the Summer 2026 class schedule from PeopleSoft to Ad Astra. Initiate classroom optimization*. *No PeopleSoft or Ad Astra scheduling access from 12pm 9/17 through 2pm 9/26. |
| 9/24 - 9/26 | Feedback on Summer 2026 classroom optimization from 2pm 9/24 through 2pm 9/26. |
| 1/5 | Summer 2026/Fall 2026 Class Requisite Request Form opens. |
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2/4 |
Import the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 class schedules from PeopleSoft to Ad Astra. Initiate Fall 2026 classroom optimization. No PeopleSoft or Ad Astra scheduling access from 12pm 2/4 through 9am 2/24. |
| 2/9 |
Feedback on Fall 2026 classroom optimization from 12pm 2/9 through 12pm 2/23. Initiate Spring 2027 classroom optimization. |
| 2/12 |
Feedback on Spring 2027 classroom optimization from 12pm 2/12 through 12pm 2/23. Initiate Summer 2027 classroom optimization. |
| 2/16 |
Feedback on Summer 2027 classroom optimization from 12pm 2/16 through 12pm 2/23. |
| 2/23 |
Deadline for all classroom optimization feedback at 12pm 2/23. PeopleSoft and Ad Astra data imports and exports resume at 12pm 2/23. |
| 2/24 | PeopleSoft and Ad Astra scheduling access restored for all terms at 9am 2/24. |
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| 2/24 - 3/8 |
College schedulers may assign classrooms within their regions* for all terms. *General Purpose classrooms are only available for scheduling by OUR during this time. |
| Week of 3/9 |
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 Class Schedules published. College schedulers may assign General Purpose classrooms in addition to those within their regions for all terms. |
| 5/18 | 2027 - 2028 Classroom Preferences Request Form opens. |
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| 8/10 | Spring 2027 Class Requisite Request Form opens. |
| TBD | Distribution of Provost business office funding guidelines for Summer 2027. |
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| 1/4 | Summer 2027/Fall 2027 Class Requisite Request Form opens. |
Semester View
| Important Dates | Start Date | End Date |
| Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 class schedules copied/rolled to Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 | Friday, November 1, 2024 | Monday, November 4, 2024 |
| Colleges begin developing the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 class schedules | Monday, December 2, 2024 | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 |
| Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests | Monday, December 2, 2024 | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available | Monday, December 2, 2024 | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 |
| Class schedules published | Week of March 3, 2025 | |
| 2026 - 2027 Classroom Preferences Request Form opens | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Friday, June 13, 2025 |
| Distribution of Provost business office funding guidelines for Summer terms | TBD - September 2025 | |
| College course demand meetings begin | Monday, September 15, 2025 | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Optimization begins for Summer 2026 | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |
| Optimization feedback period | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Class Requisite Request Form Open | Monday, January 5, 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Important Dates | Start Date | End Date |
| 2026 - 2027 Classroom Preferences Request Form opens | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Friday, June 13, 2025 |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 class schedules copied/rolled to Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 | Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Colleges begin developing the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 class schedules | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| College course demand meetings begin | Monday, September 15, 2025 | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Class Requisite Request Form Open | Monday, January 5, 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Optimization begins for Fall 2026 | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Optimization feedback period | Monday, February 9, 2026 | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| Class schedules published | Week of March 9, 2026 | |
| Important Dates | Start Date | End Date |
| 2026 - 2027 Classroom Preferences Request Form opens | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Friday, June 13, 2025 |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 class schedules copied/rolled to Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 | Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Colleges begin developing the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 class schedules | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| College course demand meetings begin | Monday, September 15, 2025 | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Optimization begins for Spring 2027 | Monday, February 9, 2026 | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Optimization feedback period | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| Class schedules published | Week of March 9, 2026 | |
| Class Requisite Request Form Open | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Important Dates | Start Date | End Date |
| 2026 - 2027 Classroom Preferences Request Form opens | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Friday, June 13, 2025 |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 class schedules copied/rolled to Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 | Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Colleges begin developing the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 class schedules | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| College course demand meetings begin | Monday, September 15, 2025 | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Optimization begins for Summer 2027 | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Optimization feedback period | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| Class schedules published | Week of March 9, 2026 | |
| Class Requisite Request Form Open | Monday, January 4, 2027 | Friday, April 2, 2027 |