Academic Calendar
2023-2024
Fall Semester 2023
Tuition Due: Registered Students
Priority Application Deadline (Degree and Non-Degree Students)
Campus Closed 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. for College In-service
Fall Semester Begins: Session A (first 8 weeks) 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
Classes Will Meet: Columbus Day
Experience FVCC Day
Session A Ends
Session B Begins (second 8 weeks)
Registration Begins for Spring 2024: Sophomores
Registration Begins for Spring 2024: Returning Students
Registration Begins for Spring 2024: New Degree-Seeking Students
Classes Will Meet: Veteran’s Day Observed
Experience FVCC Day
Registration Begins for Spring 2024: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students
No Classes: Campus Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Priority Deadline for Submitting Spring 2024 Graduation Applications
Honors Conference
Session B Ends
No Classes: Faculty Advising / Student Study Day
Session C Finals
Fall Semester Ends
Campus Closed: Semester Break
| Fall Semester 2023 | Session Dates | End of 100% Refund | Last day to add classes without 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 without a “W” grade | Last day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session A: 1st 8 weeks | Aug 28 - Oct 18 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Sept 5 | Sept 5 | Sept 5 | Oct 5 |
| Session B: 2nd 8 weeks | Oct 19 - Dec 8 | Oct 24 | Oct 24 | Oct 26 | Oct 26 | Oct 26 | Nov 29 |
| Session C: Full Semester | Aug 28 - Dec 15 | Sept 5 | Sept 5 | Sept 18* | Sept 18 | Sept 18 | Nov 14 |
*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 less 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:
1) Textbooks can be returned through the end of the 100% refund period (conditions apply - see website).
2) Textbook buyback begins two days before the end of the Full Semester and ends the last day of finals.
3) 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
Billing and statement questions: Business Services Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3846
Spring Semester 2024
Tuition Due: Registered Students
Priority Application Deadline (Degree and Non-Degree Students)
Campus Closed from 8-11:00am for College In-service
No Classes: Campus Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Spring Semester Begins: Session A (first 8 weeks) and Session C (full semester)
Last Day to Change Residency Status
No Classes: Campus Closed for Presidents Day Holiday
Last Day to Change Degree/Major
Registration Begins for Summer 2024. All Students: New, Returning, Running Start
Session A Ends
Session B Begins (second 8 weeks)
No Classes: Spring Break
Registration Begins for Fall 2024: Sophomores
Registration Begins for Fall 2024: Returning Students
Experience FVCC Day
Registration Begins for Fall 2024: New Degree-Seeking Students
Priority Deadline for Submitting Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 Graduation Applications
Session B Ends
Registration Begins for Fall 2024: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students
Honors Conference
Session C Finals
Spring Semester Ends
Commencement
| Spring Semester 2024 | Session Dates | End of 100% Refund | Last day to add classes without 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 without a “W” grade | Last day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session A: 1st 8 weeks | Jan 16 - Mar 6 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 23 | Jan 23 | Jan 23 | Feb 23 |
| Session B: 2nd 8 weeks | Mar 7 - May 2 | Mar 12 | Mar 12 | Mar 14 | Mar 14 | Mar 14 | Apr 22 |
| Session C: Full Semester | Jan 16 - May 9 | Jan 23 | Jan 23 | Feb 5* | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | Apr 10 (with spring break) |
*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:
1) Textbooks can be returned through the end of the 100% refund period (conditions apply - see website).
2) Textbook buyback begins finals week.
3) 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
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:
1) Textbooks can be returned through the end of the 100% refund period (conditions apply - see website).
2) Textbook buyback begins finals week.
3) 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