Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2024
Tuition Due: Registered Students
Priority deadline to apply for Admission (Degree and Non-degree students)
Summer Semester begins: Session A (first 5 weeks) and Session C (full semester)
No Classes: Campus Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Last Day to Change Residency Status
Last Day to Change Degree/Major
Session A Ends
Session B Begins (second 5 weeks)
No Classes: Campus Closed for Fourth of July Holiday
Last Day of Summer Semester: Sessions B and C End
| Summer Semester 2024 | Session Dates | End of 100% refund | Last day to add classes w/o instructor’s permission | End of 50% refund (0% refund after this date) | Last day to add classes with instructor’s permission | Last day to drop classes w/o a “W” grade | Last day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session A: 1st 5 weeks | May 20 - Jun 21 | May 23 | May 23 | May 28 | May 28 | May 28 | Jun 13 |
| Session B: 2nd 5 weeks | Jun 24 - Jul 26 | Jun 27 | Jun 27 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | Jul 18 |
| Full Semester | May 20 - Jul 26 | May 28 | May 28 | Jun 4* | Jun 4 | Jun 4 | Jul 9 |
*Financial Aid census date: last day to charge to financial aid in the FVCC Bookstore; last day to opt out of Inclusive Access books/access codes.
Short classes that run fewer than 8 weeks and do not begin in the first week of Session A, B, or C must be dropped by the next business day of the start of class in order to receive a 100% refund. No refund will apply after this day. A “W” grade will be recorded if dropping a class after the refund period.
Classes that run 8 weeks or longer and do not begin in the first week of Session A, B, or C must be dropped by the 4th business day of the start of class in order to receive a 100% refund and by the 6th business day in order to receive 50% refund. No refund will apply after this day. A “W” grade will be recorded if dropping a class after the refund period.
FVCC Bookstore:
- Textbooks can be returned through the end of the 100% refund period (conditions apply - see website).
- Textbook buyback begins finals week.
- Textbook rentals are due in the Kalispell bookstore the week after finals.
Refund Information & Policy: www.fvcc.edu/refund
Bookstore Information: www.fvccbookstore.com
Billing and statement questions: Business Services Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3846
Fall Semester 2024
Tuition Due: Registered Students
Priority deadline to apply for Admission (Degree and Non-Degree Students)
Campus closed 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: In-service
Fall Semester begins: Session A (first 8-week session) and Session C (Full Semester)
No classes; Campus closed for Labor Day Holiday
Last day to change residency status
Last day to change Degree/Major
Experience FVCC Day
Classes will meet: Columbus Day
Session A ends
Session B begins (second 8-week session)
Registration begins for Spring 2025: Sophomores
Registration begins for Spring 2025: Returning Students
Registration begins for Spring 2025: New Degree-Seeking Students
Registration begins for Spring 2025: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students
No classes; Campus closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
Priority deadline for submitting Spring 2025 Graduation Applications
Scholar’s Conference
Session B ends
No classes; Faculty Advising/Student Study Day
Session C finals
Fall Semester ends
Campus closed: Semester break
| Fall Semester 2024 | Session Dates | End of 100% refund | Last day to add classes w/o instructor’s permission | End of 50% refund (0% refund after this date) | Last day to add classes with instructor’s permission | Last day to drop classes w/o a “W” grade | Last day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session A: 1st 8 weeks | Aug 26 - Oct 16 | Aug 29 | Aug 29 | Sept 3* | Sept 3* | Sept 3* | Oct 3 |
| Session B: 2nd 8 weeks | Oct 17 - Dec 6 | Oct 22 | Oct 22 | Oct 24* | Oct 24* | Oct 24* | Nov 25 |
| Session C: Full Semester | Aug 26 - Dec 13 | Sept 3 | Sept 3 | Sept 16* | Sept 16* | Sept 16* | Nov 12 |
*Financial Aid census date: last day to charge to financial aid in the bookstore; last day to opt out of Inclusive Access books/access codes.
Short classes that run fewer than 8 weeks and do not begin in the first week of Session A, B, or C must be dropped by the next business day of the start of class in order to receive a 100% refund. No refund will apply after this day. A “W” grade will be recorded if dropping a class after the refund period.
Classes that run 8 weeks or longer and do not begin in the first week of Session A, B, or C must be dropped by the 4th business day of the start of class in order to receive a 100% refund and by the 6th business day in order to receive 50% refund. No refund will apply after this day. A “W” grade will be recorded if dropping a class after the refund period.
FVCC Bookstore:
- Textbooks purchased for classes can be returned for a full refund within two weeks of purchase.
- Textbook buyback begins two days before the end of the Full Semester and ends the last day of finals.
- Textbook rentals are due in the Kalispell bookstore the last day of the Full Semester finals.
Refund Information & Policy: www.fvcc.edu/refund
Bookstore Information: www.fvccbookstore.com (406)756-3814
Billing and statement questions: Business Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3366
Spring Semester 2025
Tuition Due: Registered Students
Priority deadline to apply for Admission (Degree and Non-Degree Students)
Campus closed 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: In-service
Campus closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Spring Semester begins: Session A (first 8-week session) and Session C (full semester)
Last day to change residency status
No classes; Campus closed: Presidents’ Day Holiday
Last day to change degree/major
Registration begins for Summer 2025: All Students–New, Returning, Running Start
Experience FVCC Day
Session A ends
Session B begins (second 8-week session)
No classes: Spring Break
Registration begins for Fall 2025: Sophomores
Registration begins for Fall 2025: Returning Students
Experience FVCC Day
Registration begins for Fall 2025: New Degree-Seeking Students
Priority deadline for submitting Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduation Applications
Registration begins for Fall 2025: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students
Scholar’s Conference
Session B ends
Session C finals
Spring Semester ends
Commencement
| Summer Semester 2024 | Session Dates | End of 100% refund | Last day to add classes w/o instructor’s permission | End of 50% refund (0% refund after this date) | Last day to add classes with instructor’s permission | Last day to drop classes w/o a “W” grade | Last day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session A: 1st 8 weeks | Jan 21 - Mar 12 | Jan 24 | Jan 24 | Jan 28* | Jan 28* | Jan 28* | Feb 28 |
| Session B: 2nd 8 weeks | Mar 13 - May 9 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | Mar 20* | Mar 20* | Mar 20* | Apr 28 |
| Session C: Full Semester | Jan 21 - May 15 | Jan 28 | Jan 28 | Feb 10* | Feb 10* | Feb 10* | Apr 16 |
Financial Aid census date: last day to charge to financial aid in the bookstore; last day to opt out of Inclusive Access books/access codes.
Short classes that run fewer than 8 weeks and do not begin in the first week of Session A, B, or C must be dropped by the next business day of the start of class in order to receive a 100% refund. No refund will apply after this day. A “W” grade will be recorded if dropping a class after the refund period.
Classes that run 8 weeks or longer and do not begin in the first week of Session A, B, or C must be dropped by the 4th business day of the start of class in order to receive a 100% refund and by the 6th business day in order to receive 50% refund. No refund will apply after this day. A “W” grade will be recorded if dropping a class after the refund period.
FVCC Bookstore:
- Textbooks purchased for classes can be returned for a full refund within two weeks of purchase.
- Textbook buyback begins two days before the end of the Full Semester and ends the last day of finals.
- Textbook rentals are due in the Kalispell bookstore the last day of the Full Semester finals.
Refund Information & Policy: www.fvcc.edu/refund
Bookstore Information: www.fvccbookstore.com (406)756-3814
Billing and statement questions: Business Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3366