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Academic Calendars

The Virginia Peninsula Community College academic calendars provide important dates including registration, tuition deadlines, exam schedules and when students are able to take some time off for holidays and breaks.

  • 2024-2025 Academic Year
  • 2025-2026 Academic Year

Fall 2024

Fall Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Mar. 25, 2024
Fall Open Registration BeginsMon.April 1, 2024
Fall Tuition DueFri.July 26, 2024
Academic Year BeginsFri.Aug. 16, 2024
Faculty Days (College Open)Aug. 16, 19 & 20, 2024
Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed ProgramTue.Aug. 20, 2024
Labor Day (College Closed)Mon.Sept. 2, 2024
Fall Graduation Application DeadlineSun.Sept. 15, 2024
Election Day (College Open – No Classes)Tue.Nov. 5, 2024
Faculty Day (College Closes at Noon)Wed.Nov. 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Break Begins at NoonWed.Nov. 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Break EndsSun.Dec. 1, 2024
Grades and Transcripts AvailableFri.Dec. 20, 2024
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)Dec. 20 & 23, 2024
Winter Break Begins (College Closed)Tue.Dec. 24, 2024
College ReopensThu.Jan. 2, 2025
16-Week Session: Aug. 21 – Dec. 17
Classes BeginWed.Aug. 21, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.Aug. 26, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.Sept. 9, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Wed.Oct. 30, 2024
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Dec. 17, 2024
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Dec. 19, 2024
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Dec. 19, 2024

12-Week Session: Sept. 17 – Dec. 14
Classes BeginTue.Sept. 17, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesSun.Sept. 22, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.Sept. 30, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Tue.Nov. 5, 2024
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.Dec. 14, 2024
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Dec. 19, 2024
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Dec. 19, 2024

8-Week 1 Session: Aug. 21 – Oct. 15
Classes BeginWed.Aug. 21, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesFri.Aug. 23, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a RefundThu.Aug. 29, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.Sept. 23, 2024
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Oct. 15, 2024
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Oct. 16, 2024
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Oct. 16, 2024

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Mon., Sept. 2.

8-Week 2 Session: Oct. 17 – Dec. 17
Classes BeginThu.Oct. 17, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.Oct. 21, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a RefundFri.Oct. 25, 2024
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Tue.Nov. 19, 2024
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Dec. 17, 2024
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Dec. 19, 2024
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Dec. 19, 2024

Note: Military affiliated students are those who access their military or veteran education benefits

Spring 2025

Spring Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Oct. 28, 2024
Spring Open Registration BeginsMon.Nov. 4, 2024
Spring Tuition DueFri.Dec. 13, 2024
College ReopensThu.Jan. 2, 2025
Faculty Days (No Classes-College Open)Jan. 2-10, 2025
Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed ProgramFri.Jan. 10, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)Mon.Jan. 20, 2025
Spring Graduation Application DeadlineSat.Feb. 15, 2025
Spring Break BeginsMon.Mar. 10, 2025
Spring Break EndsSat.Mar. 15, 2025
Grades and Transcripts AvailableWed.May 14, 2025
Faculty Days (College Open–No Classes)May 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2025
CommencementTBA
16-Week Session: Jan. 13 – May 10
Classes BeginMon.Jan. 13, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesSat.Jan. 18, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundThu.Jan. 30, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Fri.Mar. 28, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.May 10, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Tue.May 13, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Tue.May 13, 2025

Note: Additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Mon., Jan. 20.

12-Week Session: Feb. 10 – May 10
Classes BeginMon.Feb. 10, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesSat.Feb. 15, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundFri.Feb. 21, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.Mar. 31, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.May 10, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Tue.May 13, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Tue.May 13, 2025
8-Week 1 Session: Jan. 13 – Mar. 8
Classes BeginMon.Jan. 13, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesWed.Jan. 15, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundTue.Jan. 21, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Fri.Feb. 14, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.Mar. 8, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Tue.Mar. 11, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Tue.Mar. 11, 2025
8-Week 2 Session: Mar. 17 – May 10
Classes BeginMon.Mar. 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesWed.Mar. 19, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundTue.Mar. 25, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Fri.April 18, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.May 10, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Tue.May 13, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Tue.May 13, 2025

Notes: Military affiliated students are those who access their military or veteran education benefits

Summer 2025

Summer Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated studentsMon.Mar. 24, 2025
Summer Open Registration BeginsMon.Mar. 31, 2025
Summer Tuition DueFri.May 2, 2025
Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed ProgramFri.May 23, 2025
Memorial Day (College Closed)Mon.May 26, 2025
Summer Graduation Application DeadlineThu.May 15, 2025
Juneteenth (College Closed)Thu.June 19, 2025
Independence Day (College Closed)Fri.July 4, 2025
Grades and Transcripts AvailableSat.Aug. 9, 2025
10-Week Session: May 27 – Aug. 4
Classes BeginTue.May 27, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.June 2, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.June 9, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.July 7, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.Aug. 4, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Aug. 6, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Aug. 6, 2025

Note: Additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Thu., June 19 and Fri., July 4

8-Week Session: June 10 – Aug. 4
Classes BeginTue.June 10, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesThu.June 12, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundWed.June 18, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.July 14, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.Aug. 4, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Aug. 6, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Aug. 6, 2025

Note: Additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Thu., June 19 and Fri., July 4

5-Week 1 Session: May 27 – June 30
Classes BeginTue.May 27, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesThu.May 29, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.June 2, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.June 16, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.June 30, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Tue.July 1, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Tue.July 1, 2025

Note: Additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Thu., June 19.

5-Week 2 Session: July 1 – Aug. 4
Classes BeginTue.July 1, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesFri.July 4, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.July 7, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.July 21, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.Aug. 4, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Aug. 6, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Aug. 6, 2025

Note: Additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Fri., July 4.

Fall 2025

Fall Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Mar. 24, 2025
Fall Open Registration BeginsMon.Mar. 31, 2025
Fall Tuition DueFri.July 25, 2025
Academic Year BeginsSat.Aug. 16, 2025
Faculty Days (College Open)Aug. 18 & 19, 2025
Registration for Senior Citizens may begin **Tue.Aug. 19, 2025
First Day of Classes ***Wed.Aug. 20, 2025
Labor Day (College Closed)Mon.Sep. 1, 2025
Fall Graduation Application DeadlineMon.Sep. 15, 2025
Spring Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Oct. 20, 2025
Spring Open Registration BeginsMon.Oct. 27, 2025
Election Day (College Open – No Classes)Tue.Nov. 4, 2025
Faculty Day (College Open Half Day)Wed.Nov. 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Break Begins at Noon (No Classes)Wed.Nov. 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Break EndsSun.Nov. 30, 2025
Spring Tuition DueFri.Dec. 12, 2025
Grades and Transcripts AvailableFri.Dec. 19, 2025
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)Dec. 19 & 22, 2025
Winter Break Begins at NoonWed.Dec. 24, 2025
College ReopensMon.Jan. 5, 2026

Notes: * Military affiliated students are those who access their military or veteran education benefits. ** Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed program begins on the business day immediately preceding the start of the session in which the student wishes to enroll. *** First day of classes for the regular/16 Week semester.

16-Week Session: Aug. 20 – Dec. 16
Classes BeginWed.Aug. 20, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.Aug. 25, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundFri.Sep. 5, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.Oct. 27, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Dec. 16, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Dec. 18, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Dec. 18, 2025
12-Week Session: Sep. 17 – Dec. 16
Classes BeginWed.Sep. 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.Sep. 22, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundTue.Sep. 30, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Thu.Nov. 6, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Dec. 16, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Dec. 18, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Dec. 18, 2025
8-Week 1 Session: Aug. 20 – Oct. 14
Classes BeginWed.Aug. 20, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesSat.Aug. 23, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundThu.Aug. 28, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.Sep. 22, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Oct. 14, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Oct. 16, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Oct. 16, 2025

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Sep. 1.

8-Week 2 Session: Oct. 17 – Dec. 16
Classes BeginFri.Oct. 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesTue.Oct. 21, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.Oct. 27, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Wed.Nov. 19, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations)Tue.Dec. 16, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon)Thu.Dec. 18, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening)Thu.Dec. 18, 2025

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Nov. 26 and the later start of the session.

Spring 2026

Fall Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Oct. 20, 2025
Spring Open Registration BeginsMon.Oct. 27, 2025
Spring Tuition DueFri.Dec. 12, 2025
College ReopensMon.Jan. 5, 2026
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)Jan. 5-9, 2026
Registration for Senior Citizens may begin **Fri.Jan. 9, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)Mon.Jan. 19, 2026
Spring Graduation Application DeadlineSun.Feb. 15, 2026
Spring Break Begins (No Classes)Mon.Mar. 9, 2026
Spring Break EndsSat.Mar. 14, 2026
Fall & Summer Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Mar. 23, 2026
Fall & Summer Open Registration BeginsMon.Mar. 30, 2026
Summer Tuition DueFri.May 1, 2026
Grades and Transcripts Available (Evening)Thu.May 14, 2026
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)May 14 & 15, 2026
CommencementTBA

Notes: * Military affiliated students are those who access their military or veteran education benefits. ** Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed program begins on the business day immediately preceding the start of the session in which the student wishes to enroll. *** First day of classes for the regular/16wk semester.

16-Week Session: Jan. 12 – May 11
Classes BeginMon.Jan. 12, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesSat.Jan. 17, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundThu.Jan. 29, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Fri.Mar. 27, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.May 11, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.May 13, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.May 13, 2026
12-Week Session: Feb. 10 – May 11
Classes BeginTue.Feb. 10, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.Feb. 16, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.Feb. 23, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Wed.Apr. 1, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.May 11, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.May 13, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.May 13, 2026
8-Week 1 Session: Jan. 12 – Mar. 7
Classes BeginMon.Jan. 12, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesWed.Jan. 14, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundTue.Jan. 20, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.Feb. 16, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.Mar. 7, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Tue.Mar. 10, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Tue.Mar. 10, 2026

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from Jan. 19.

8-Week 2 Session: Mar. 16 – May 9
Classes BeginMon.Mar. 16, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesWed.Mar. 18, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.Mar. 23, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.Apr. 20, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Sat.May 9, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.May 13, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.May 13, 2026

Notes: * Military affiliated students are those who access their military or veteran education benefits

Summer 2026

Summer Priority Registration Begins * includes Military Affiliated StudentsMon.Mar. 23, 2026
Summer Open Registration BeginsMon.Mar. 30, 2026
Summer Tuition DueFri.May 1, 2026
Summer Graduation Application DeadlineThu.May 14, 2026
Registration for Senior Citizens may begin **Fri.May 22, 2026
Memorial Day (College Closed)Mon.May 25, 2026
First Day of Classes ***Tue.May 26, 2026
Juneteenth (College Closed)Fri.June 19, 2026
Independence Day (College Closed)Sat.July 4, 2026
Fall Tuition DueFri.July 24, 2026
Grades and Transcripts AvailableThu.Aug. 6, 2026

Notes: * Military affiliated students are those who access their military or veteran education benefits. ** Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed program begins on the business day immediately preceding the start of the session in which the student wishes to enroll. *** First day of classes for the 10 week session.

10-Week Session: May 26 – Aug. 3
Classes BeginTue.May 26, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesMon.June 1, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundFri.June 5, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.July 6, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.Aug. 3, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Aug. 5, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Aug. 5, 2026

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from June 19 and July 4.

8-Week Session: June 9 – Aug. 3
Classes BeginTue.June 9, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesFri.June 12, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundWed.June 17, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Mon.July 13, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.Aug. 3, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Aug. 5, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Aug. 5, 2026

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from June 19 and July 4.

5-Week 1 Session: May 26 – June 29

Classes BeginTue.May 26, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesThu.May 28, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.June 1, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Tue.June 16, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.June 29, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.July 1, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.July 1, 2026

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from June 19.

5-Week 2 Session: June 30 – Aug. 3
Classes BeginTue.June 30, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change ClassesFri.July 3, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a RefundMon.July 6, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”Tue.July 21, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations)Mon.Aug. 3, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon)Wed.Aug. 5, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening)Wed.Aug. 5, 2026

Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from July 3 and 4.