Fall semester to begin and end earlier than scheduled

Students will hit the books early this fall at Flathead Valley Community College, which has adjusted its schedule to provide an early start and ending to the semester, beginning Monday, Aug. 24, and concluding Wednesday, Nov. 25. Exceptions will be made for courses that require off-site clinical experience or cannot be compressed into a shorter time frame. These classes will end in December when all course requirements are completed.

Students will have the option of taking in-person, online and hybrid courses with stringent social-distancing and sanitation protocols in effect across campus. To allow for adequate physical spacing between students, FVCC will reduce the number of seats available in in-person courses. Additional course sections will be added to the fall schedule to meet demand.

In choosing to end the semester before Thanksgiving, FVCC is joining with Montana University System campuses in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks related to holiday travel.

“We are committed to keeping our campus community safe,” said President Jane Karas. “While students will notice some changes this fall, they will continue to experience the same high level of instruction and services that FVCC is known for throughout the state.”

The college specializes in helping students prepare to transfer to four-year universities through their Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs. FVCC also offers a variety of career and technical degrees and certificates in health care, occupational trades, business brewing science and agriculture, among other fields.

Registration for fall semester is now open. To apply, contact the FVCC Admissions Office at (406) 756-3847 or info@fvcc.edu.