| August 1 (F) |
Tuition Due: Registered Students |
| August 18 (M) |
Priority Application Deadline (Degree and Non-Degree Students) |
| August 21 (Th) |
Campus Closed 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. for College Inservice |
| August 25 (M) |
Fall Semester Begins: Session A (first 8 week) and Session C (full semester) |
| September 1 (M) |
No Classes: Campus Closed for Labor Day Holiday |
| September 15 (M) |
Last Day to Change Residency Status |
| October 6 (M) |
Last Day to Change Degree/Major |
| October 10 (F) |
Experience FVCC Day |
| October 15 (W) |
Session A Ends |
| October 16 (Th) |
Session B Begins (second 8 weeks) |
| November 3 (M) |
Registration Begins for Spring 2026: Sophomores |
| November 4 (T) |
Registration Begins for Spring 2026: Returning Students |
| November 11 (T) |
Registration Begins for Spring 2026: New Degree-Seeking Students |
| November 11 (T) |
Classes Will Meet: Veteran’s Day Observed |
| November 19 (W) |
Registration Begins for Spring 2026: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students |
| November 27, 28 (Th, F) |
No Classes: Campus Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 2 (M) |
Priority Deadline for Submitting Spring 2026 Graduation Applications |
| December 5 (F) |
Scholar’s Conference |
| December 5 (F) |
Session B Ends |
| December 9 (M) |
No Classes: Faculty Advising / Student Study Day |
| December 9-12 (T-F) |
Session C Finals |
| December 12 (F) |
Fall Semester Ends |
| Dec 24 - Jan 2 (W-F, M-F) |
Campus Closed: Semester Break |
| Fall Semester 2025 |
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 25 - Oct 15 |
Aug 29 |
Aug 29 |
Sept 3 |
Sept 3 |
Sept 3 |
Oct 3 |
| Session B: 2nd 8 weeks |
Oct 16 - Dec 5 |
Oct 23 |
Oct 23 |
Oct 25 |
Oct 25 |
Oct 25 |
Nov 24 |
| Session C: Full Semester |
Aug 25 - Dec 12 |
Sept 2 |
Sept 2 |
Sept 15* |
Sept 15 |
Sept 15 |
Nov 11 |
*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. Last day for Running Start Students to drop classes and receive a 100% refund.
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 purchased for classes can be returned for full refund within two weeks of purchase.
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
Bookstore Information
Billing and statement questions: Business Services Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3366
Spring Semester 2026
| January 5 (M) |
Tuition Due: Registered Students |
| January 13 (T) |
Priority Application Deadline (Degree and Non-Degree Students) |
| January 15 (Th) |
Campus Closed from 8:00-10:00 a.m. for College Inservice |
| January 19 (M) |
No Classes: Campus Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday |
| January 20 (T) |
Spring Semester Begins: Session A (first 8 weeks) and Session C (full semester) |
| February 9 (M) |
Last Day to Change Residency Status |
| February 16 (M) |
No Classes: Campus Closed for Presidents Day Holiday |
| March 2 (M) |
Last Day to Change Degree/Major |
| March 2 (M) |
Registration Begins for Summer 2026. All Students: New, Returning, Running Start |
| March 6 (F) |
Experience FVCC Day |
| March 11 (W) |
Session A ends |
| March 12 (Th) |
Session B begins (second 8 weeks) |
| March 23-27 (M - F) |
No Classes: Spring Break |
| April 1 (W) |
Registration Begins for Fall 2026: Sophomores |
| April 2 (Th) |
Registration Begins for Fall 2026: Returning Students |
| April 10 (F) |
Experience FVCC Day |
| April 15 (W) |
Registration Begins for Fall 2026: New Degree-Seeking Students |
| May 1 (F) |
Priority Deadline for Submitting Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Graduation Applications |
| May 6 (W) |
Registration Begins for Fall 2026: Running Start and New Non-Degree Students |
| May 8 (F) |
Scholar’s Conference |
| May 8 (F) |
Session B Ends |
| May 11-14 (M - Th) |
Session C Finals |
| May 14 (Th) |
Spring Semester Ends |
| May 15 (F) |
Commencement |
| Spring Semester 2026 |
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 20 - Mar 11 |
Jan 23 |
Jan 23 |
Jan 26 |
Jan 26 |
Jan 26 |
Feb 27 |
| Session B: 2nd 8 weeks |
Mar 12 - May 8 |
Mar 17 |
Mar 17 |
Mar 19 |
Mar 19 |
Mar 19 |
Apr 27 |
| Session C: Full Semester |
Jan 20 - May 14 |
Jan 26 |
Jan 26 |
Feb 9* |
Feb 9 |
Feb 9 |
Apr 15 |
*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. Last day for Running Start Students to drop classes and receive a 100% refund.
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 purchased for classes can be returned for full refund within two weeks of purchase.
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
Bookstore Information
Billing and statement questions: Business Services Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3366
Summer Semester 2026
| May 4 (M) |
Tuition Due: Registered Students |
| May 25 (M) |
No classes; Campus Closed: Memorial Day Holiday |
| May 26 (T) |
Summer Semester begins: Session A (first 5 weeks) and Session C (full semester) |
| June 9 (T) |
Last Day to Change Residency Status |
| June 23 (T) |
Last Day to Change Degree/Major for Summer Term |
| June 26 (F) |
Session A Ends |
| June 29 (M) |
Session B Begins (second 5 weeks) |
| July 3 (F) |
No Classes: Campus Closed for Fourth of July Holiday |
| July 31 (F) |
Last Day of Summer Semester: Sessions B and C End |
| Summer Semester 2026 |
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 26 - Jun 26 |
May 29 |
May 29 |
Jun 2 |
Jun 2 |
Jun 2 |
Jun 18 |
| Session B: 2nd 5 weeks |
Jun 29 - Jul 31 |
Jul 2 |
Jul 2 |
Jul 7 |
Jul 7 |
Jul 87 |
Jul 23 |
| Full Semester |
May 26 - Jul 31 |
Jun 2 |
Jun 2 |
Jun 9* |
Jun 9 |
Jun 9 |
Jul 14 |
*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. Last day for Running Start Students to drop classes and receive a 100% refund.
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 purchased for classes can be returned for full refund within two weeks of purchase.
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
Bookstore Information
Billing and statement questions: Business Services Office (406) 756-3831
Assistance with course add, drop or withdrawal: Admissions & Registration (406) 756-3366
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