Academic Calendar 2020-2021
Spring 2021
JANUARY |
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4-8 |
Mon.—Fri. |
Online Advising and Registration 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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9 |
Saturday |
Online Registration & Advising –9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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11 |
Monday |
First day of classes |
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18 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday - College closed - No classes |
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19 |
Tuesday |
Last day to add a class without instructor approval |
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25 |
Monday |
Last day to drop a course, change from audit to credit, and receive tuition refund |
FEBRUARY |
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15 |
Monday |
Deadline to Apply for Selective Admission Health Programs (PTA, and DH) |
MARCH |
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5 |
Friday |
College-Wide In-Service - College closed – No classes |
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12 |
Friday |
Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W” for courses that start January 11th and end April 27th (consult course syllabus if taking a class with an alternate schedule.) |
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12 |
Friday |
RN Selective Admission Deadline (by 5 p.m.) |
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15-19 |
Mon. – Fri. |
Faculty/student spring break – No classes |
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22 |
Monday |
Registration for Summer Semester begins |
APRIL |
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1 |
Thursday |
Registration for Fall Semester begins |
MAY |
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3 |
Monday |
Last day of classes |
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4 – 10 |
Tuesday— Monday |
Final exams for day and night classes begin |
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11 |
Tuesday |
Grades due by 9:00 am |
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11-14 |
Tuesday— Fridays |
In-Service Days |
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14 |
Friday |
Honor’s Convocation |
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15 |
Saturday |
Health Professions Curricula Pinning Ceremonies and Commencement |
All grades are due in the Registrar's Office by Tuesday, May 11th, by 9:00 am
Summary Information
Fall Semester 2020 - Spring Semester 2021
VCCS Policy 5.7: Academic Calendar (C)
The academic calendar for colleges within the VCCS may be determined by the colleges within the following guidelines:
The contract year for faculty extends from August 16 through May 15.
There shall be a minimum of 75 days of instruction in each semester for a total minimum of 150 days of instruction for the academic year.
There shall be approximately 10 days of instructional evaluation (examinations, etc.) in the academic year.
There shall be approximately 20 days of registration and faculty in-service days in the academic year.
An academic calendar year shall consist of 180 working days.
Summary for Fall Semester 2020 - WCC Calendar
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DAYS |
DATES |
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In-service |
5 |
November 23-25, December 22-23 |
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Registration |
5 |
August 17-21 |
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Examination days |
5 |
December 15-21 |
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Instructional days |
75 |
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total work days |
90 |
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Summary for Spring Semester 2021 - WCC Calendar
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DAYS |
DATES |
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In-service |
5 |
March 5, May 11-14 |
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Registration |
5 |
January 4-8 |
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Examination days |
5 |
May 4-10 |
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Instructional days |
75 |
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total workdays |
90 |
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TOTAL WORK DAYS |
180 |
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Comparison of WCC Calendar to VCCS Policy
Class instruction: WCC - 150, VCCS Policy - Minimum of 150 (75 each semester)
Examinations: WCC - 10, VCCS Policy - Approximately 10
Registration and In-Service: WCC - 20, VCCS Policy - Approximately 20
Total: WCC - 180 working days, VCCS Policy - 180 working days
Summer 2021
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Early Registration for Summer Semester Begins at WCC Campus |
Monday, March 22 |
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Early Registration for Fall Semester Begins at WCC Campus |
Friday, April 2 |
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Last Day for Pre-Registered Students to Pay Tuition for Summer Semester |
Monday, May 10 |
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Memorial Day Holiday (College Closed) |
Monday, May 31 |
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Juneteenth Holiday (College Closed)—pending legislative approval |
Friday, June 18 |
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Independence Day Holiday (College Closed) |
Monday, July 5 |
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Graduation application deadline for summer graduates who have not previously applied |
Tuesday, July 6 |
10-week Session (May 24 - August 4)
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Classes Begin |
Monday, May 24 |
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Last Day to Add Classes |
Friday, May 28 |
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Memorial Day Holiday (College Closed) |
Monday, May 31 |
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Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund |
Wednesday, June 9 |
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Juneteenth Holiday (College Closed)—pending legislative approval |
Friday, June 18 |
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Independence Day Holiday (College Closed) |
Monday, July 5 |
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Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W” |
Tuesday, July 6 |
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Classes End |
Wednesday, August 4 |
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Final Exams (NOTE: Day and Evening class exams will be given at the last class meeting) |
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Grades Due from Faculty (3:00 p.m.) |
Thursday, August 5 |
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Grades Available Online for Students (5:00 p.m.) |
Friday, August 6 |
1st Five-week Session (May 24 - June 29)
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Classes Begin |
Monday, May 24 |
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Last Day to Add Classes |
Thursday, May 27 |
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Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund |
Friday, May 28 |
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Memorial Day Holiday (College Closed) |
Monday, May 31 |
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Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W” |
Monday, June 14 |
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Juneteenth Holiday (College Closed)—pending legislative approval |
Friday, June 18 |
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Classes End |
Tuesday, June 29 |
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Final Exams (NOTE: Day and Evening class exams will be given at the last class meeting) |
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Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
Wednesday, June 30 |
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Grades Available Online for Students (5:00 p.m.) |
Wednesday, June 30 |
2nd Five-week Session (June 30 - August 4)
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Classes Begin |
Thursday, July 1 |
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Independence Day Holiday (College Closed) |
Monday, July 5 |
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Last Day to Add Classes |
Tuesday, July 6 |
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Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund |
Wednesday, July 7 |
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Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W” |
Tuesday, July 20 |
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Classes End |
Thursday, August 5 |
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Final Exams (NOTE: Day and Evening class exams will be given at the last class meeting) |
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Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
Friday, August 6 |
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Grades Available Online for Students (5:00 p.m.) |
Friday, August 6 |
Fall Semester 2021
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Last Day for Pre-Registered Students to Pay Tuition for Fall Semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m. |
Monday, August 2, 2021 |
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In-Service Day, Advising and Extended Registration Hours, & Financial Aid Textbook Charges Open |
Monday, August 16, 2021 |
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In-Service Days and Advising & Extended Registration Hours |
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, and Wednesday, August 18, 2021 |
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Advising & Extended Registration Hours |
Thursday, August 19, 2021 and Friday, August 20, 2021 |
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First day of classes & Advising & Extended Registration Hours |
Monday, August 23, 2021 |
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Last Day to add a class without instructor approval |
Monday, August 30, 2021 |
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LPN to Bridge Application Deadline |
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 |
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive tuition refund & Last day for Financial Aid Textbook/Tuition Charges |
Friday, September 3, 2021 |
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Labor Day--College Closed--No Classes |
Monday, September 6, 2021 |
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Registration for Spring Semester Begins; Spring Semester Advisement October 18-29) |
Monday, October 18, 2021 |
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a "W" for classes that start August 23 and end December 14 (consult course syllabus if taking a class with an alternate schedule) |
Thursday, October 28, 2021 |
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Application Deadline for Fall Graduation |
Monday, November 1, 2021 |
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Election Day--College Closed--No Classes |
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
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Thanksgiving Holidays--College Closed--No Classes |
Thursday, November 25, 2021 |
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Thanksgiving Holidays--College Closed--No Classes |
Friday, November 26, 2021 |
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Last day of classes |
Friday, December 10, 2021 |
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Final Exams for day and night classes |
Monday, December 13, 2021, to Friday, December 17, 2021 |
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Last Day for Pre-Registered Students to Pay Tuition for Spring Semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m. & Online Spring Application due. Summer Graduation Applications 2021 due to Admissions Office if planning to participate in the Spring 2021 Graduation Ceremony |
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
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In-Service Day, Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. |
Monday, December 20, 2021 |
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In-Service Day |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 |
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Holiday--College Closed--No Classes |
Friday, December 24, 2021, to Friday, December 31, 2021 |
Spring 2022 Semester
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Advising & Extended Registration Hours |
Monday, January 3, 2022, to Friday, January 7, 2022 |
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In-Service Day & Advising & Extended Registration Hours |
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
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First Day of Classes |
Monday, January 10, 2022 |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday--College Closed--No Classes |
Monday, January 17, 2022 |
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Last day to add a class without instructor approval |
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 |
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Last day to drop a course, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund |
Monday, January 24, 2022 |
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Deadline to Apply for Selective Admission Health Programs (PTA and DH) |
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 |
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a "W" for courses that start January 12 and end May (consult course syllabus if taking a class with an alternate schedule.) RN Selective Admissions Deadline by 5:00 p.m. |
Friday, March 11, 2022 |
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Faculty/Student Spring Break--No Classes |
Monday, March 14, 2022, to Friday, March 18, 2022 |
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Registration for Summer Semester begins |
Monday, March 21, 2022 |
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Fall Semester Advisement |
Monday, March 28, 2022, to Friday, April 8, 2022 |
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Registration for Fall Semester begins |
Monday, April 4, 2022 |
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Last Day of Classes |
Monday, May 2, 2022 |
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Final Exams for day and night classes |
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, to Monday, May 9, 2022 |
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Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. & In-Service Days |
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 |
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In-Service Days |
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 |
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In-Service Days |
Thursday, May 12, 2022 |
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Honors Convocation |
Friday, May 13, 2022 |
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Health Professions Curricula Pinning Ceremonies & Commencement |
Saturday, May 14, 2022 |
