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2024-2025 Calendar

Bookstore Charges OpenWednesday, August 14, 2024
In-Service, Enrollment, Advising and Class PreparationFri. – Fri., August 16-23, 2024
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesWednesday, September 11, 2024

 

Full Term

First Day of ClassMonday, August 26, 2024
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, August 26, 2024
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, August 30, 2024
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 2, 2024
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesTuesday, October 15, 2024
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Advising and Open Enrollment for Spring 2025 BeginsFriday, November 1, 2024
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Holiday - College ClosedThur. - Fri., November 28-29, 2024
Last Day of ClassesFriday, December 6, 2024
Final Exams – Full TermMon. – Fri., December 9-13, 2024

 

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

First Day of ClassesMonday, August 26, 2024
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, August 26, 2024
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, August 29, 2024
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 2, 2024
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1Monday, October 14, 2024
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesTuesday, October 15, 2024

 

Seven Week Two Term (7W2)

First Day of ClassesWednesday, October 16, 2024
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Last Day to Add a ClassMonday, October 21, 2024
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Book Voucher 7W2 EndsWednesday, October 23, 2024
Advising and Open Enrollment for Spring 2025 BeginsFriday, November 1, 2024
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, November 15, 2024
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Holiday - College ClosedThur. - Fri., November 28-29, 2024
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, December 6, 2024

 

Classes that meet outside of these dates are considered dynamically dated classes. These will have different begin and end dates, payment due dates, dates for refund and withdrawal without academic penalty.

*1. Last Day to Pay Tuition: If you do not have pending financial aid or assistance through a third party, please ensure your outstanding balance is paid. Alternatively, you can contact the Business Department at 276-739-2501 to set up a payment plan.

*2. Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%): If you have pending financial aid and wish to avoid affecting your academic standing, please withdraw by this date. You will not receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) or F (Fail).

*3. Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%): This is the final day to drop a class and receive a grade of W, which will count against your academic progress. If you are on an Academic Progress Plan (APP), withdrawing may result in the loss of your financial aid. If you are on an appeal, be cautious about receiving a W, as it could lead to an APP. Failing an APP will result in the loss of financial aid.

Withdrawing after this date will result in a grade of F, which will negatively impact your GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

 

Additional Information: Please check your Student Information System (SIS) to see if you are required to be on a plan. To continue receiving financial aid, students must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress form. According to the VCCS SAP policy, students on probation must meet the requirements of either the VCCS SAP policy or the Academic Progress Plan approved by the VHCC Financial Aid Office.

In Service, Enrollment, Advising and Class PreparationTue. – Fri., January 2-17, 2025
Bookstore Charges OpenMonday, January 6, 2025
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesWednesday, February 5, 2025

 

Full Term

First Day of ClassesMonday, January 20, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, January 20, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, January 24, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Spring Break – No ClassesMon. – Fri., March 10-14, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, March 31, 2025
Advising and Open Enrollment for Summer & Fall 2025 BeginsWednesday, April 2, 2025
Last Day of ClassesFriday, May 2, 2025
Final Exams – Full TermMon. – Fri., May 5-9, 2025
GraduationFriday, May 9, 2025

 

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

First Day of ClassesMonday, January 20, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, January 20, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, January 23, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, January 27, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, February 17, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1Friday, March 7, 2025
Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 10-14, 2025

 

Seven Week Two Term (7W2)

Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 10-14, 2025
First Day of ClassesMonday, March 17, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, March 17, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, March 20, 2025
Book Voucher 7W2 EndsMonday, March 24, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, March 24, 2025
Advising and Open Enrollment for Summer & Fall 2025 BeginsWednesday, April 2, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, April 14, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, May 2, 2025
GraduationFriday, May 9, 2025

 

Classes that meet outside of these dates are considered dynamically dated classes. These will have different begin and end dates, payment due dates, dates for refund and withdrawal without academic penalty.

*1. Last Day to Pay Tuition: If you do not have pending financial aid or assistance through a third party, please ensure your outstanding balance is paid. Alternatively, you can contact the Business Department at 276-739-2501 to set up a payment plan.

*2. Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%): If you have pending financial aid and wish to avoid affecting your academic standing, please withdraw by this date. You will not receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) or F (Fail).

*3. Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%): This is the final day to drop a class and receive a grade of W, which will count against your academic progress. If you are on an Academic Progress Plan (APP), withdrawing may result in the loss of your financial aid. If you are on an appeal, be cautious about receiving a W, as it could lead to an APP. Failing an APP will result in the loss of financial aid.

Withdrawing after this date will result in a grade of F, which will negatively impact your GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

 

Additional Information: Please check your Student Information System (SIS) to see if you are required to be on a plan. To continue receiving financial aid, students must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress form. According to the VCCS SAP policy, students on probation must meet the requirements of either the VCCS SAP policy or the Academic Progress Plan approved by the VHCC Financial Aid Office.

Bookstore Charges OpenThursday, May 15, 2025
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesThursday, July 10, 2025

 

Full Ten-Week Term (10W)

Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 26, 2025
First Day of ClassesThursday, May 29, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Thursday, May 29, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassWednesday, June 4, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, June 9, 2025
Juneteenth - College ClosedThursday, June 19, 2025
Independence Day - College ClosedFriday, July 4, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Thursday, July 10, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 10W TermThursday, August 7, 2025

 

First Five-Week Term (5W1)

Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 26, 2025
First Day of ClassesThursday, May 29, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Thursday, May 29, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassMonday, June 2, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Juneteenth - College ClosedThursday, June 19, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, June 20, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 5W1 TermThursday, July 3, 2025

 

Second Five-Week Term (5W2)

Independence Day - College ClosedFriday, July 4, 2025
First Day of ClassesMonday, July 7, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, July 7, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassWednesday, July 9, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Friday, July 11, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, July 25, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 5W2 TermThursday, August 7, 2025

 

Classes that meet outside of these dates are considered dynamically dated classes. These will have different begin and end dates, payment due dates, dates for refund and withdrawal without academic penalty.

*1. Last Day to Pay Tuition: If you do not have pending financial aid or assistance through a third party, please ensure your outstanding balance is paid. Alternatively, you can contact the Business Department at 276-739-2501 to set up a payment plan.

*2. Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%): If you have pending financial aid and wish to avoid affecting your academic standing, please withdraw by this date. You will not receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) or F (Fail).

*3. Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%): This is the final day to drop a class and receive a grade of W, which will count against your academic progress. If you are on an Academic Progress Plan (APP), withdrawing may result in the loss of your financial aid. If you are on an appeal, be cautious about receiving a W, as it could lead to an APP. Failing an APP will result in the loss of financial aid.

Withdrawing after this date will result in a grade of F, which will negatively impact your GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

 

Additional Information: Please check your Student Information System (SIS) to see if you are required to be on a plan. To continue receiving financial aid, students must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress form. According to the VCCS SAP policy, students on probation must meet the requirements of either the VCCS SAP policy or the Academic Progress Plan approved by the VHCC Financial Aid Office.

2025-2026 Calendar

Bookstore Charges OpenFriday, August 15, 2025
In-Service, Enrollment, Advising and Class PreparationMon. - Fri., August 18-22, 2025
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesWednesday, September 10, 2025
Thanksgiving Break - College ClosedThur.-Fri., November 27-28, 2025

 

Full Term

First Day of ClassMonday, August 25, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, August 25, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, August 29, 2025
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 1, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesTuesday, October 14, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Advising and Open Enrollment for Spring 2026 BeginsMonday, November 3, 2026
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday - College ClosedThur.-Fri., November 27-28, 2025
Last Day of ClassesFriday, December 5, 2025
Final Exams – Full TermMon. - Fri., December 8-12, 2025

 

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

First Day of ClassesMonday, August 25, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, August 25, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, August 28, 2025
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 1, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1Monday, October 13, 2025
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesTuesday, October 14, 2025

 

Seven Week Two Term (7W2)

First Day of ClassesWednesday, October 15, 2025
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Last Day to Add a ClassMonday, October 20, 2025
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Advising and Open Enrollment for Spring 2025 BeginsMonday, November 3, 2025
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, November 14, 2025
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday - College ClosedThur. - Fri., November 27-28, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, December 5, 2025

 

Winter Break (between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Semester)

Faculty Work DaysMon. - Tue., December 15-16, 2025
Faculty Research DaysWed. - Fri., December 17-19, 2025
Christmas Break - College ClosedTue. - Wed., December 23-31, 2025

 

Classes that meet outside of these dates are considered dynamically dated classes. These will have different begin and end dates, payment due dates, dates for refund and withdrawal without academic penalty.

*1. Last Day to Pay Tuition: If you do not have pending financial aid or assistance through a third party, please ensure your outstanding balance is paid. Alternatively, you can contact the Business Department at 276-739-2501 to set up a payment plan.

*2. Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%): If you have pending financial aid and wish to avoid affecting your academic standing, please withdraw by this date. You will not receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) or F (Fail).

*3. Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%): This is the final day to drop a class and receive a grade of W, which will count against your academic progress. If you are on an Academic Progress Plan (APP), withdrawing may result in the loss of your financial aid. If you are on an appeal, be cautious about receiving a W, as it could lead to an APP. Failing an APP will result in the loss of financial aid.

Withdrawing after this date will result in a grade of F, which will negatively impact your GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

 

Additional Information: Please check your Student Information System (SIS) to see if you are required to be on a plan. To continue receiving financial aid, students must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress form. According to the VCCS SAP policy, students on probation must meet the requirements of either the VCCS SAP policy or the Academic Progress Plan approved by the VHCC Financial Aid Office.

Bookstore Charges OpenThursday, December 18, 2025
In Service, Enrollment, Advising and Class PreparationMon. - Fri., January 5-16, 2026
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesWednesday, February 4, 2026
Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 9-13, 2026
GraduationFriday, May 8, 2026

 

Full Term

First Day of ClassesMonday, January 19, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, January 19, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, January 23, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Spring Break – No ClassesMon. – Fri., March 9-13, 2026
Advising and Open Enrollment for Summer & Fall 2026 BeginsWednesday, March 18, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, March 30, 2026
Last Day of ClassesFriday, May 1, 2026
Final Exams – Full TermMon. – Fri., May 4-8, 2026
GraduationFriday, May 8, 2026

 

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

First Day of ClassesMonday, January 19, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, January 19, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, January 22, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, January 26, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, February 16, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1Friday, March 6, 2026
Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 9-13, 2026

 

Seven Week Two Term (7W2)

Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 9-13, 2026
First Day of ClassesMonday, March 16, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, March 16, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, March 19, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, March 23, 2026
Advising and Open Enrollment for Summer & Fall 2026 BeginsWednesday, March 18, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, April 13, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, May 1, 2026
GraduationFriday, May 8, 2026

 

Classes that meet outside of these dates are considered dynamically dated classes. These will have different begin and end dates, payment due dates, dates for refund and withdrawal without academic penalty.

*1. Last Day to Pay Tuition: If you do not have pending financial aid or assistance through a third party, please ensure your outstanding balance is paid. Alternatively, you can contact the Business Department at 276-739-2501 to set up a payment plan.

*2. Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%): If you have pending financial aid and wish to avoid affecting your academic standing, please withdraw by this date. You will not receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) or F (Fail).

*3. Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%): This is the final day to drop a class and receive a grade of W, which will count against your academic progress. If you are on an Academic Progress Plan (APP), withdrawing may result in the loss of your financial aid. If you are on an appeal, be cautious about receiving a W, as it could lead to an APP. Failing an APP will result in the loss of financial aid.

Withdrawing after this date will result in a grade of F, which will negatively impact your GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

 

Additional Information: Please check your Student Information System (SIS) to see if you are required to be on a plan. To continue receiving financial aid, students must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress form. According to the VCCS SAP policy, students on probation must meet the requirements of either the VCCS SAP policy or the Academic Progress Plan approved by the VHCC Financial Aid Office.

Bookstore Charges OpenThursday, May 14, 2026
Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 25, 2026
Juneteenth - College ClosedFriday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day ObservedFriday, July 3, 2026
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesFriday, July 10, 2026

 

Full Ten-Week Term (10W)

Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 25, 2026
First Day of ClassesMonday, June 1, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, June 1, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, June 5, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Thursday, June 11, 2026
Juneteenth - College ClosedFriday, June 19, 2026
Independence Day Observed - College ClosedFriday, July 3, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, July 10, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 10W TermThursday, August 6, 2026

 

First Five-Week Term (5W1)

Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 25, 2026
First Day of ClassesMonday, June 1, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, June 1, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassWednesday, June 3, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Friday, June 5, 2026
Juneteenth - College ClosedFriday, June 19, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, June 22, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 5W1 TermThursday, July 2, 2026

 

Second Five-Week Term (5W2)

Independence Day Observed - College ClosedFriday, July 3, 2026
First Day of ClassesMonday, July 6, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, July 6, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassWednesday, July 8, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Friday, July 10, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, July 24, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 5W2 TermThursday, August 6, 2026

 

Classes that meet outside of these dates are considered dynamically dated classes. These will have different begin and end dates, payment due dates, dates for refund and withdrawal without academic penalty.

*1. Last Day to Pay Tuition: If you do not have pending financial aid or assistance through a third party, please ensure your outstanding balance is paid. Alternatively, you can contact the Business Department at 276-739-2501 to set up a payment plan.

*2. Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%): If you have pending financial aid and wish to avoid affecting your academic standing, please withdraw by this date. You will not receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) or F (Fail).

*3. Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%): This is the final day to drop a class and receive a grade of W, which will count against your academic progress. If you are on an Academic Progress Plan (APP), withdrawing may result in the loss of your financial aid. If you are on an appeal, be cautious about receiving a W, as it could lead to an APP. Failing an APP will result in the loss of financial aid.

Withdrawing after this date will result in a grade of F, which will negatively impact your GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

 

Additional Information: Please check your Student Information System (SIS) to see if you are required to be on a plan. To continue receiving financial aid, students must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress form. According to the VCCS SAP policy, students on probation must meet the requirements of either the VCCS SAP policy or the Academic Progress Plan approved by the VHCC Financial Aid Office.

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