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

8/6

Roll the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 class schedules to Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028.

8/11

Colleges begin developing the Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 class schedules.

Begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests for Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 .

Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) will be available.

8/12

Spring 2028 Class Requisite Request Form opens.

9/8 9am Summer 2027 class schedule import from PeopleSoft to Ad Astra.
9/8

Initiate Summer 2027 classroom optimization. 

*No PeopleSoft or Ad Astra scheduling access from 9AM 9/8 through 12pm 9/11.

9/10

Feedback on Summer 2027 classroom optimization from 9am 9/10 through 12pm 9/11.

9/11

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra scheduling access restored for all terms at 12pm  9/11.

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra data import and export resume at 12pm 9/11.

9/11 - 9/21

College schedulers may assign classrooms within their regions* for all terms.

*General Purpose classrooms are only available for scheduling by OUR during this time.

9/21

College schedulers may assign General Purpose classrooms in addition to those within their regions.

 

1/11

Summer 2027/Fall 2027 Class Requisite Request Form opens.

2/10

Fall 2027.
Import the Fall 2027 class schedule from PeopleSoft to Ad Astra.

Initiate Fall 2027 classroom optimization. 

*No PeopleSoft or Ad Astra scheduling access from 9am 2/10 through 12pm 2/19.

2/16

Feedback on Fall 2027 classroom optimization from 12pm 2/16 through 12pm 2/19.
2/19

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra scheduling access restored for all terms at 12pm  2/19.

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra data import and export resume at 12pm 2/19.

2/19 - 3/1

College schedulers may assign classrooms within their regions* for all terms.

*General Purpose classrooms are only available for scheduling by OUR during this time.

3/2

College schedulers may assign General Purpose classrooms in addition to those within their regions.

3/5

Fall 2027 class schedule published.

Summer/Fall 2027 enrollment dates become available on students' accounts.

3/8

Fall 2027 "Ready, Set, Enroll" communications begin.

3/29

Summer/Fall 2027 enrollment begins.

4/14

Import the Spring 2028 class schedule from PeopleSoft to Ad Astra.

Initiate Spring 2028 classroom optimization.

*No PeopleSoft or Ad Astra scheduling access from 9am 4/14 through 12pm 4/23.

4/20

Feedback on Spring 2028 classroom optimization from 10am 4/20 through 12pm 4/23.

4/23

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra scheduling access restored for all terms at 12pm 4/23.

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra data import and export resume at 12pme 4/23.

4/23 - 5/4

College schedulers may assign classrooms within their regions* for all terms.

*General Purpose classrooms are only available for scheduling by OUR during this time.

5/4

College schedulers may assign General Purpose classrooms in addition to those within their regions.

5/17

2028 - 2029 Classroom Preferences Request Form opens.

8/5

Roll the Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 class schedules to Fall 2028, Spring 2029, and Summer 2029.

8/10

Colleges begin developing the Fall 2028, Spring 2029, and Summer 2029 class schedules.

Begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests.

Fall 2028, Spring 2029, and Summer 2029 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) will be available.

8/11

Spring 2029 Class Requisite Request Form opens.

9/7

Import the Summer 2028 class schedule from PeopleSoft to Ad Astra.

Initiate Summer 2028 classroom optimization. 

*No PeopleSoft or Ad Astra scheduling access from 9am 9/7 through 12pm 9/10.

9/9

Feedback on Summer 2028 classroom optimization from 12pm 9/9 through 12pm 9/10. 

9/10

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra scheduling access restored for all terms at 12pm  9/10.

PeopleSoft and Ad Astra data import and export resume at 12pm 9/10.

9/10 - 9/20

College schedulers may assign classrooms within their regions* for all terms.

*General Purpose classrooms are only available for scheduling by OUR during this time.

9/20

College schedulers may assign General Purpose classrooms in addition to those within their regions.


Semester View

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 Monday, August 24, 2026
(First day of Fall 2026 term)
Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Ongoing
College course demand meetings begin Monday, September 15, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025
Optimization begins for Fall 2026 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Optimization feedback period Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Friday, February 20, 2026
Class Requisite Request Form Open Thursday, February 19, 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026
Class schedules published Friday, March 6, 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, January 19, 2027
(First day of Spring 2027 term)
Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Ongoing
College course demand meetings begin Monday, September 15, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025
Optimization begins for Spring 2027 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Optimization feedback period Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Friday, April 24, 2026
Class schedules published Week of October 5, 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 Monday, June 7, 2027
(First day of Summer 2027 term)
Colleges begin submitting out-of-time band exception requests Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 course demand forecast data (Ad Astra: Align & Monitor) available Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Ongoing
College course demand meetings begin Monday, September 15, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025
Optimization begins for Summer 2027 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Monday, June 8, 2026
Optimization feedback period Monday, June 8, 2026 Thursday, June 11, 2026
Class schedules published Week of March 8, 2027
Class Requisite Request Form Open Tuesday, March 9, 2027 Friday, April 2, 2027