Academic Calendar

Summer Semester 2024

May 3 (F)

Tuition Due: Registered Students

May 13 (M)

Priority deadline to apply for Admission (Degree and Non-degree students)

May 20 (M)

Summer Semester begins: Session A (first 5 weeks) and Session C (full semester)

May 27 (M)

No Classes: Campus Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

June 4 (T)

Last Day to Change Residency Status

June 17 (M)

Last Day to Change Degree/Major

June 21 (F)

Session A Ends

June 24 (M)

Session B Begins (second 5 weeks)

July 4 (Th)

No Classes: Campus Closed for Fourth of July Holiday

July 26 (F)

Last Day of Summer Semester: Sessions B and C End

Summer Semester 2024Session DatesEnd of 100% refundLast day to add classes w/o instructor’s permissionEnd of 50% refund (0% refund after this date)Last day to add classes with instructor’s permissionLast day to drop classes w/o a “W” gradeLast day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade
Session A: 1st 5 weeksMay 20 - Jun 21May 23May 23May 28May 28May 28Jun 13
Session B: 2nd 5 weeksJun 24 - Jul 26Jun 27Jun 27Jul 1Jul 1Jul 1Jul 18
Full SemesterMay 20 - Jul 26May 28May 28Jun 4*Jun 4Jun 4Jul 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

Aug. 2 (F)

Tuition Due: Registered Students

Aug. 19 (M)

Priority deadline to apply for Admission (Degree and Non-Degree Students)

Aug. 22 (Th)

Campus closed 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: In-service

Aug. 26 (M)

Fall Semester begins: Session A (first 8-week session) and Session C (Full Semester)

Sept. 2 (M)

No classes; Campus closed for Labor Day Holiday

Sept. 16 (M)

Last day to change residency status

Oct. 7 (M)

Last day to change Degree/Major

Oct. 11 (F)

Experience FVCC Day

Oct. 14 (M)

Classes will meet: Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct. 16 (W)

Session A ends

Oct. 17 (Th)

Session B begins (second 8-week session)

Nov. 1 (F)

Registration begins for Spring 2025: Sophomores

Nov. 4 (M)

Registration begins for Spring 2025: Returning Students

Nov. 11 (M)

Registration begins for Spring 2025: New Degree-Seeking Students

Nov. 11 (M)

Classes will meet: Veterans Day Observed

Nov. 18 (M)

Registration begins for Spring 2025: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students

Nov. 28-29 (Th, F)

No classes; Campus closed: Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 2 (M)

Priority deadline for submitting Spring 2025 Graduation Applications

Dec. 6 (F)

Scholar’s Conference

Dec. 6 (F)

Session B ends

Dec. 9 (M)

No classes; Faculty Advising/Student Study Day

Dec. 10-13 (T-F)

Session C finals

Dec. 13 (F)

Fall Semester ends

Dec. 24 - Jan. 3 (T-F, M-F)

Campus closed: Semester break

Fall Semester 2024Session DatesEnd of 100% refundLast day to add classes w/o instructor’s permissionEnd of 50% refund (0% refund after this date)Last day to add classes with instructor’s permissionLast day to drop classes w/o a “W” gradeLast day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade
Session A: 1st 8 weeksAug 26 - Oct 16      Aug 29Aug 29Sept 3*Sept 3*Sept 3*Oct 3
Session B: 2nd 8 weeksOct 17 - Dec 6Oct 22Oct 22Oct 24*Oct 24*Oct 24*Nov 25
Session C: Full SemesterAug 26 - Dec 13Sept 3Sept 3Sept 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

Jan. 6 (M)

Tuition Due: Registered Students

Jan. 14 (T)

Priority deadline to apply for Admission (Degree and Non-Degree Students)

Jan. 16 (Th)

Campus closed 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: In-service

Jan. 20 (M)

Campus closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

Jan. 21 (T)

Spring Semester begins: Session A (first 8-week session) and Session C (full semester)

Feb. 10 (M)

Last day to change residency status

Feb. 17 (M)

No classes; Campus closed: Presidents’ Day Holiday

Mar. 3 (M)

Last day to change degree/major

Mar. 3 (M)

Registration begins for Summer 2025: All Students–New, Returning, Running Start

Mar. 7 (F)

Experience FVCC Day

Mar. 12 (W)

Session A ends

Mar. 13 (Th)

Session B begins (second 8-week session)

Mar. 24-28 (M-F)

No classes: Spring Break

Apr. 1 (T)

Registration begins for Fall 2025: Sophomores

Apr. 2 (W)

Registration begins for Fall 2025: Returning Students

Apr. 4 (F)

Experience FVCC Day

Apr. 16 (W)

Registration begins for Fall 2025: New Degree-Seeking Students

May 1 (Th)

Priority deadline for submitting Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Graduation Applications

May 7 (W)

Registration begins for Fall 2025: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students

May 9 (F)

Scholar’s Conference

May 9 (F)

Session B ends

May 12-15 (M-Th)

Session C finals

May 15 (Th)

Spring Semester ends

May 16 (F)

Commencement

Spring Semester 2025Session DatesEnd of 100% refundLast day to add classes w/o instructor’s permissionEnd of 50% refund (0% refund after this date)Last day to add classes with instructor’s permissionLast day to drop classes w/o a “W” gradeLast day to withdraw from classes or request/rescind an audit grade
Session A: 1st 8 weeksJan 21 - Mar 12 Jan 24Jan 24Jan 28*Jan 28*Jan 28*Feb 28
Session B: 2nd 8 weeksMar 13 - May 9Mar 18Mar 18Mar 20*Mar 20*Mar 20*Apr 28
Session C: Full SemesterJan 21 - May 15Jan 28Jan 28Feb 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