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Section 5

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Organization & Responsibility

Section 3 - Personnel

Section 4 - Administrative Rules and Regulations

Section 5 - Educational Programs

Section 6 - Student Development Services

Section 7 - Miscellaneous Information




5.8 Academic Calendar

 
The academic calendar for the College is determined within the following VCCS guidelines:
  • The contract year for faculty extends from August l6 through May 15.
  • There are a minimum of 75 days of instruction in each semester for a total minimum of 150 days of instruction for the academic year.
  • There are approximately 10 days of instructional evaluation (examinations, etc.) in the academic year.
  • There are approximately 20 days of registration and faculty in service days in the academic year.
  • The academic calendar year consists of 180 working days.

Any deviations from these guidelines must be approved by the Chancellor, VCCS.


VHCC Academic Calendar