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 Students
Mon.
Mar. 25, 2024
Fall Open Registration Begins
Mon.
April 1, 2024
Fall Tuition Due
Fri.
July 26, 2024
Academic Year Begins
Fri.
Aug. 16, 2024
Faculty Days (College Open)
Aug. 16, 19 & 20, 2024
Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed Program
Tue.
Aug. 20, 2024
Labor Day (College Closed)
Mon.
Sept. 2, 2024
Fall Graduation Application Deadline
Sun.
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 Noon
Wed.
Nov. 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Break Ends
Sun.
Dec. 1, 2024
Grades and Transcripts Available
Fri.
Dec. 20, 2024
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)
Dec. 20 & 23, 2024
Winter Break Begins (College Closed)
Tue.
Dec. 24, 2024
College Reopens
Thu.
Jan. 2, 2025
16-Week Session: Aug. 21 – Dec. 17
Classes Begin
Wed.
Aug. 21, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
Aug. 26, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Begin
Tue.
Sept. 17, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Sun.
Sept. 22, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Begin
Wed.
Aug. 21, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Fri.
Aug. 23, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Thu.
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 Begin
Thu.
Oct. 17, 2024
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
Oct. 21, 2024
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Fri.
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 Students
Mon.
Oct. 28, 2024
Spring Open Registration Begins
Mon.
Nov. 4, 2024
Spring Tuition Due
Fri.
Dec. 13, 2024
College Reopens
Thu.
Jan. 2, 2025
Faculty Days (No Classes-College Open)
Jan. 2-10, 2025
Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed Program
Fri.
Jan. 10, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
Mon.
Jan. 20, 2025
Spring Graduation Application Deadline
Sat.
Feb. 15, 2025
Spring Break Begins
Mon.
Mar. 10, 2025
Spring Break Ends
Sat.
Mar. 15, 2025
Grades and Transcripts Available
Wed.
May 14, 2025
Faculty Days (College Open–No Classes)
May 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2025
Commencement
Thu.
May 15,2025
16-Week Session: Jan. 13 – May 10
Classes Begin
Mon.
Jan. 13, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Sat.
Jan. 18, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Thu.
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 Begin
Mon.
Feb. 10, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Sat.
Feb. 15, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Fri.
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 Begin
Mon.
Jan. 13, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Wed.
Jan. 15, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Tue.
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 Begin
Mon.
Mar. 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Wed.
Mar. 19, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Tue.
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 students
Mon.
Mar. 24, 2025
Summer Open Registration Begins
Mon.
Mar. 31, 2025
Summer Tuition Due
Fri.
May 2, 2025
Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed Program
Fri.
May 23, 2025
Memorial Day (College Closed)
Mon.
May 26, 2025
Summer Graduation Application Deadline
Thu.
May 15, 2025
Juneteenth (College Closed)
Thu.
June 19, 2025
Independence Day (College Closed)
Fri.
July 4, 2025
Grades and Transcripts Available
Sat.
Aug. 9, 2025
10-Week Session: May 27 – Aug. 4
Classes Begin
Tue.
May 27, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
June 2, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Begin
Tue.
June 10, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Thu.
June 12, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Wed.
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 Begin
Tue.
May 27, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Thu.
May 29, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Begin
Tue.
July 1, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Fri.
July 4, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Students
Mon.
Mar. 24, 2025
Fall Open Registration Begins
Mon.
Mar. 31, 2025
Fall Tuition Due
Fri.
July 25, 2025
Academic Year Begins
Sat.
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 Deadline
Mon.
Sep. 15, 2025
Spring Priority Registration Begins
* includes Military Affiliated Students
Mon.
Oct. 20, 2025
Spring Open Registration Begins
Mon.
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 Ends
Sun.
Nov. 30, 2025
Spring Tuition Due
Fri.
Dec. 12, 2025
Grades and Transcripts Available
Fri.
Dec. 19, 2025
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)
Dec. 19 & 22, 2025
Winter Break Begins at Noon
Wed.
Dec. 24, 2025
College Reopens
Mon.
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 Begin
Wed.
Aug. 20, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
Aug. 25, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Fri.
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 Begin
Wed.
Sep. 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
Sep. 22, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Tue.
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 Begin
Wed.
Aug. 20, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Sat.
Aug. 23, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Thu.
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 Begin
Fri.
Oct. 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Tue.
Oct. 21, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Students
Mon.
Oct. 20, 2025
Spring Open Registration Begins
Mon.
Oct. 27, 2025
Spring Tuition Due
Fri.
Dec. 12, 2025
College Reopens
Mon.
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 Deadline
Sun.
Feb. 15, 2026
Spring Break Begins (No Classes)
Mon.
Mar. 9, 2026
Spring Break Ends
Sat.
Mar. 14, 2026
Fall & Summer Priority Registration Begins
* includes Military Affiliated Students
Mon.
Mar. 23, 2026
Fall & Summer Open Registration Begins
Mon.
Mar. 30, 2026
Summer Tuition Due
Fri.
May 1, 2026
Grades and Transcripts Available (Evening)
Thu.
May 14, 2026
Faculty Days (College Open – No Classes)
May 14 & 15, 2026
Commencement
TBA
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 Begin
Mon.
Jan. 12, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Sat.
Jan. 17, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Thu.
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 Begin
Tue.
Feb. 10, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
Feb. 16, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Begin
Mon.
Jan. 12, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Wed.
Jan. 14, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Tue.
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 Begin
Mon.
Mar. 16, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Wed.
Mar. 18, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Students
Mon.
Mar. 23, 2026
Summer Open Registration Begins
Mon.
Mar. 30, 2026
Summer Tuition Due
Fri.
May 1, 2026
Summer Graduation Application Deadline
Thu.
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 Due
Fri.
July 24, 2026
Grades and Transcripts Available
Thu.
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 Begin
Tue.
May 26, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Mon.
June 1, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Fri.
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 Begin
Tue.
June 9, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Fri.
June 12, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Wed.
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 Begin
Tue.
May 26, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Thu.
May 28, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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 Begin
Tue.
June 30, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes
Fri.
July 3, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund
Mon.
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.
