Summer Experience offers high school juniors and seniors from across Montana the opportunity to earn free college credits at Flathead Valley Community College this summer. Classes begin July 5 and conclude August 4.
All Summer Experience students take College 101, a one-credit course that focuses on career exploration, collegiate expectations and experiential learning activities, including community service and river rafting in Glacier National Park. This course meets once a week and includes a complimentary lunch.
In addition to College 101, students can choose from a selection of morning courses that meet Monday through Wednesday, including American History, College Writing, Contemporary Mathematics, Intro to General Chemistry (lab meets Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), Introduction to Interpersonal Communications, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Medical Terminology and Programming with Java I. Students may participate in a free textbook loan program.
Registration for Summer Experience opens April 26. Space is limited, and classes will fill on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cost to register; however, students are required to commit to participating in all five weeks of the program.
Steps to Apply:
- Submit an FVCC Non-Degree Application.
- Take the placement tests. Call (406) 756-3880 to schedule an appointment.
- Submit Summer Experience Application with required signatures (applicant, parent/guardian and FVCC advisor)
College 101: Summer Experience
All Summer Experience students take College 101, a one-credit course that focuses on career exploration, collegiate expectations and experiential learning activities, including community service and river rafting in Glacier National Park. This course meets once a week and includes a complimentary lunch.
ID 105-01
July 5 12:30pm-1:45pm
Class Introduction, College Etiquette & Expectations
July 11 12:30pm-3:30pm
Opportunities for Service Learning in College
July 19 12:30pm-1:45pm
College and Career Exploration
July 27 8:30am-5:00pm
Experiential Learning Activity
August 2 12:30pm-1:45pm
College and Career Action Plan
ID 105-02
July 5 12:30pm-1:45pm
Class Introduction, College Etiquette & Expectations
July 12 12:30pm-3:30pm
Opportunities for Service Learning in College
July 19 12:30pm-1:45pm
College and Career Exploration
July 28 8:30am-5:00pm
Experiential Learning Activity
August 2 12:30pm-1:45pm
College and Career Action Plan
Summer Experience Morning Courses
In addition to College 101, students can choose from a selection of morning courses that meet Monday through Wednesday.
| Course Title | Course Name | Credits | Day | Time | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMS_144_01 | Medical Terminology | 3 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | BC 120 |
| CHMY_121NL_02 | Intro to General Chemistry | 4 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | RH 140 |
| ThF | 9:00AM-12:00PM | RH 100 | |||
| COMX_115C_01 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | AT 206 |
| CSCI_111_90* | Programming with JAVA I | 4 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | RH 141 |
| HSTA_101B_01 | American History I | 4 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | BSS 132 |
| M_105M_01** | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | AT 202 |
| PSYX_100A_02 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | MTW | 8:15AM-11:45AM | AT 205 |
| SOCI_101A_01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | BSS 110 |
| WRIT_101W_02 | College Writing I | 3 | MTW | 9:00AM-11:45AM | AT 209 |
*This is a hybrid course. Face-to-face and work online. Internet access required.
**This is a late starting course. Internet access required.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Romain at (406) 756-3923 or eromain@fvcc.edu.