Academic Calendar & Class Schedules
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Late start 10 week sessions begin September 26th.
November 1 is the last day to withdraw from a regular session class without academic penalty.
Fall 2017 ScheduleFind VPT information & practice assessment tests
A direct link to the campus bookstore to view any required books for each course is available on the class schedules listing.
Academic Calendars 2017 – 2018
Fall 2017 | Spring 2018 | Summer 2018
*NOTE: Be aware that some short session (dynamic) classes may have different academic deadlines. Please consult with Admissions for dates relating to short session classes.
Regular Session Dates
- AUGUST 16 Faculty/staff in-service
- AUGUST 17 Faculty workday
- AUGUST 18, 21, 22 Advisement & Ongoing Registration
- August 23 First day of classes
- August 30 Last day to add classes
- September 4 College closed-labor day
- September 11 Last day to change from credit to audit, drop a class and receive tuition refund
- October 3 Program Assessment Day
- November 1 Last day to withdraw from class without academic penalty
- November 8 Advanced registration for spring begins
- November 22 No classes-Non instructional day
- November 23, 24 College closed-thanksgiving holidays
- December 12 Last day of classes
- December 13, 14, 15, 18 Final exams for day and night classes
- December 19 Final grades due by 4:30 pm / Faculty workday
- December 20, 2017 through January 1, 2018 College closes at noon on the 20th
10-Week Session Dates
- September 26 Late Start 10-Week Session Classes Begin
- September 29 Last Day to add for 10-week classes
- October 9 Last Day To Change From Credit To Audit, Drop A Class And Receive Tuition Refund For 10-Week Session
- November 14 Last Day To Withdraw From Class Without Academic Penalty For 10-Week Session
Regular Session Dates
- January 2 Faculty workday
- January 3. 4, 5 Advisement and on-going registration
- January 8 First day of classes
- January 15 Last day to add classes
- January 26 ] Last day to change from credit to audit, drop a class and receive tuition refund
- February 16 Faculty staff in-service day
- February 27 Program assessment day
- March 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 No classes-faculty/student spring break
- March 12 Advanced registration for summer begins
- March 22 Last day to withdraw from class without academic penalty
- April 2 Preregistration for fall semester begins
- April 12 No classes-non instructional day
- April 13 Faculty work day
- May 4 Last day of classes
- May 5 Faculty work day
- May 7, 8, 9 10 Final exams for day and night classes
- May 10 Graduation
- May 11 Faculty workday
- May 14 Final grades due by 10:00 am/faculty workday
10-Week Session Dates
- February 19 Late start 10-week session begins
- March 2 Last day to change from credit to audit, drop a class and receive tuition refund for 10-week session
- April 9 Last day to withdraw from class without academic penalty for 10-week session
Regular Session Dates
- June 1 Advisement And On-Going Registration
- June 4 First Day Of Regular Classes
- June 12 Last Day To Register For Regular Term Classes/Add A Class/Change From Credit To Audit/ Drop A Class And Receive Tuition Refund
- July 4 College Closed-Observance Of Independence Day
- July 10 Last Day To Withdraw From Regular Term Class Without Academic Penalty
- August 3 Last Day Of Classes
- August 6 Final Grades due for regular & Term II by 10:00 am
Term I (Five Week) Session Dates
- June 1 Advisement And On-Going Registration
- June 4 First Day of Term I Classes
- June 8 Last Day To Register For Term I Classes/ Add A Class/Change From Credit To Audit/Drop A Class And Receive Tuition Refund
- June 21 Last Day To Withdraw From Term I Class Without Academic Penalty
- July 3 Last Day Of Term I Classes
- July 4 College Closed-Observance Of Independence Day
Term II (Five Week) Session Dates
- July 3 Advisement And Enrollment For Term II
- July 4 College Closed-Observance Of Independence Day
- July 5 First Day Of Term II Classes
- July 10 Last Day To Register For Term II Classes/Add A Class/Change From Credit To Audit/Drop A Class And Receive Tuition Refund
- July 23 Last Day To Withdraw From Term II Class Without Academic Penalty
- August 3 Last Day Of Classes
- August 6 Final Grades due for regular & Term II by 10:00 am
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