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2026-2027 Calendar

EventDate
Bookstore Charges OpenWednesday, August 12, 2026
In-Service, Enrollment, Advising and Class PreparationMonday, August 17, 2026 - Friday, August 28, 2026
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 7, 2026
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesWednesday, September 16, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - College ClosedThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Christmas Break - College ClosedWednesday, December 23, 2026 - Thursday, December 31, 2026

 

Full Term

EventDate
First Day of ClassMonday, August 31, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, August 31, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, September 4, 2026
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 7, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesTuesday, October 20, 2026
Advising and Open Enrollment for Spring & Summer 2027 BeginsMonday, November 2, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - College ClosedThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Last Day of ClassesFriday, December 11, 2026
Final Exams – Full TermMon. – Fri., December 14-18, 2026

 

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

EventDate
First Day of ClassesMonday, August 31, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, August 31, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, September 3, 2026
Labor Day - College ClosedMonday, September 7, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1Monday, October 19, 2026
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesTuesday, October 20, 2026

 

Seven Week Two Term (7W2)

EventDate
First Day of ClassesWednesday, October 21, 2026
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last Day to Add a ClassMonday, October 26, 2026
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Advising and Open Enrollment for Spring & Summer 2027 BeginsMonday, November 2, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Friday, November 20, 2026
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday - College ClosedThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, December 11, 2026
EventDate
Faculty Work DaysMonday, December 21, 2026 - Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Christmas Break - College ClosedWednesday, December 23, 2026 - Thursday, December 31, 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.

EventDate
Bookstore Charges OpenWednesday, December 23, 2026
New Year's Day - College ClosedFriday, January 1, 2027
In-Service/Enrollment/Advising & Class PreparationMonday, January 4, 2027 - Friday, January 15, 2027
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesThursday, February 4, 2027
Spring Break - No ClassesMonday, March 8, 2027 - Friday, March 12, 2027
GraduationFriday, May 14, 2027

 

Full Term

EventDate
First Day of ClassesMonday, January 18, 2027
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, January 18, 2027
Last Day to Add a ClassFriday, January 22, 2027
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Thursday, February 4, 2027
Spring Break – No ClassesMon. – Fri., March 8-12, 2027
Advising and Open Enrollment for Fall 2027 BeginsMonday, March 29, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Last Day of ClassesFriday, May 7, 2027
Final Exams – Full TermMon. – Fri., May 10-14, 2027
GraduationFriday, May 14, 2027

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

EventDate
First Day of ClassesMonday, January 18, 2027
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, January 18, 2027
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, January 21, 2027
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, January 25, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, February 15, 2027
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1Friday, March 5, 2027
Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 8-12, 2027

Seven Week Two Term (7W2)

EventDate
Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 8-12, 2027
First Day of ClassesMonday, March 15, 2027
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Monday, March 15, 2027
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, March 18, 2027
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Tuesday, March 23, 2027
Advising and Open Enrollment for Fall 2027 BeginsMonday, March 29, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Thursday, April 17, 2027
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, May 7, 2027

 

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.

EventDate
Bookstore Charges OpenThursday, May 20, 2027
Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 31, 2027
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesTuesday, June 1, 2027
Juneteenth Observed - College ClosedFriday, June 18, 2027
Independence Day Observed - College ClosedMonday, July 5, 2027

 

Full Ten-Week Term (10W)

EventDate
First Day of ClassesThursday, May 27, 2027
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Thursday, May 27, 2027
Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 31, 2027
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, June 3, 2027
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, June 7, 2027
Juneteenth Observed - College ClosedFriday, June 18, 2027
Independence Day Observed - College ClosedMonday, July 5, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, July 12, 2027
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 10W TermMonday, August 9, 2027

 

First Five-Week Term (5W1)

EventDate
First Day of ClassesThursday, May 27, 2027
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Thursday, May 27, 2027
Memorial Day - College ClosedMonday, May 31, 2027
Last Day to Add a ClassTuesday, June 1, 2027
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Thursday, June 17, 2027
Juneteenth Observed - College ClosedFriday, June 18, 2027
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 5W1 TermThursday, July 1, 2027

 

Second Five-Week Term (5W2)

EventDate
Independence Day Observed - College ClosedMonday, July 5, 2027
First Day of ClassesTuesday, July 6, 2027
Last Day to Pay Tuition *1Tuesday, July 6, 2027
Last Day to Add a ClassThursday, July 8, 2027
Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Refund (15%) *2Monday, July 12, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty (60%) *3Monday, July 26, 2027
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 5W2 TermMonday, August 9, 2027

 

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

EventDate
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

EventDate
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 & Summer 2026 BeginsMonday, November 3, 2025
Faculty Research Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday - College ClosedWed.-Fri., November 26-28, 2025
Last Day of ClassesFriday, December 5, 2025
Final Exams – Full TermMon. - Fri., December 8-12, 2025

 

Seven Week One Term (7W1)

EventDate
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)

EventDate
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 & Summer 2026 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 ClosedWed. - Fri., November 26-28, 2025
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams - 7W2Friday, December 5, 2025

 

Winter Break (between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Semester)

EventDate
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
New Year's Day - College ClosedThursday, January 1, 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.

EventDate
Bookstore Charges OpenThursday, December 18, 2025
In Service, Enrollment, Advising and Class PreparationFri. - Fri., January 2-16, 2026
Last Day for Bookstore ChargesWednesday, February 4, 2026
Spring Break - No ClassesMon. - Fri., March 9-13, 2026
GraduationFriday, May 8, 2026

 

Full Term

EventDate
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 Fall 2026 BeginsMonday, March 30, 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)

EventDate
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)

EventDate
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 Fall 2026 BeginsMonday, March 30, 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.

EventDate
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)

EventDate
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)

EventDate
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)

EventDate
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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