Academic Calendar
Semester Overview
Vance-Granville Community College operates on the semester system. The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks (80 days) in length. The summer term is 8 weeks (40 days) in length. In addition, mini-terms may be offered during fall, spring and summer semesters. These include 8, and 4-weekterms. Each mini-term has a census date, add/drop period, and withdrawal dates that are published on the Academic Calendar on the college website and in the college catalog.
Jump to: Fall 2024 – 16 Week | Fall 2024 – 1st 8 Week | Fall 2024 – 2nd 8 Week | Spring 2025 – 16 Week | Spring 2025 – 1st 8 Weeks | Spring 2025 – 2nd 8 Week | Summer 2025
Fall 2024 16-Week Curriculum Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 15 | Thursday | Curriculum Classes Begin (16wk & 1st 8wk) |
| August 16 | Friday | Last day to Add a class (1st 8wk) |
| August 19 | Monday | Last Day to Add a Class (16wk) |
| August 20 | Tuesday | Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8wk) |
| August 26 | Monday | Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date (16wk) |
| September 2 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) |
| September 26 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade (1st 8wk) |
| October 10 | Thursday | Curriculum Classes End (1st 8wk)** |
| October 11-16 | Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed. | Fall Break (College Open – No CU Classes) |
| October 17 | Thursday | Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8wk) |
| October 18 | Friday | Last Day to Add a Class (2nd 8wk) |
| October 22 | Tuesday | Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8wk) |
| November 7 | Thursday | Professional Development Day – No CU Classes |
| November 11 | Monday | Veterans Day (College Closed Optional Workday) |
| November 15 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade (16wk) |
| November 28-29 | Thursday, Friday | Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) |
| December 3 | Tuesday | Last Day to Withdraw With “W” Grade (2nd 8wk) |
| December 17 | Tuesday | Curriculum Classes End (16 & 2nd 8wk) Observed as a Friday*** |
| December 24 - January 1 | Continuous | Winter Break (College Closed) |
** 1st 8wk short a Monday, Additional Moodle Assignment Required
*** Last day, Dec. 17, 16 wk short a Monday and 2nd 8wk short a Thursday, Additional Moodle Assignment Required
Fall 2024 1st 8-Week Curriculum Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 15 | Thursday | Curriculum Classes Begin (16wk & 1st 8wk) |
| August 16 | Friday | Last day to Add a class (1st 8wk) |
| August 20 | Tuesday | Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8wk) |
| September 2 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) |
| September 26 | Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade (1st 8wk) |
| October 10 | Thursday | Curriculum Classes End (1st 8wk)** |
** 1st 8wk short a Monday, Additional Moodle Assignment Required
Fall 2024 2nd 8-Week Curriculum Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| October 17 | Thursday | Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8wk) |
| October 18 | Friday | Last Day to Add a Class (2nd 8wk) |
| October 22 | Tuesday | Last Day For a Partial Refund/Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8wk) |
| November 7 | Thursday | Professional Development Day – No CU Classes |
| November 11 | Monday | Veterans Day (College Closed Optional Workday) |
| November 15 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade (16wk) |
| November 28-29 | Thursday, Friday | Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed) |
| December 3 | Tuesday | Last Day to Withdraw With “W” Grade (2nd 8wk) |
| December 17 | Tuesday | Curriculum Classes End (16 & 2nd 8wk) Observed as a Friday*** |
*** Last day, Dec. 17, 16 wk short a Monday and 2nd 8wk short a Thursday, Additional Moodle Assignment Required
Spring 2025 16-Week Curriculum Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 10 | Friday | Curriculum Classes Begin (16wk & 1st 8wk) |
| January 13 | Monday | Last Day To Add A Class (1st 8wk) |
| January 14 | Tuesday | Last Day To Add A Class (16wk) |
| January 15 | Wednesday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8wk) |
| January 20 | Monday | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed) |
| January 22 | Wednesday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (16wk) |
| February 21 | Friday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (1st 8wk) |
| March 7 | Friday | Curriculum Classes End (1st 8wk)** |
| March 10-14 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break (No CU Classes) |
| March 17 | Monday | Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8wk) |
| March 18 | Tuesday | Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 8wk) |
| March 20 | Thursday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8wk) |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Professional Development Day - No CU Classes |
| April 14 | Monday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (16wk) |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday (College Closed) |
| April 29 | Tuesday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (2nd 8wk) |
| May 13 | Tuesday | Curriculum Classes End (16 & 2nd 8wk)*** |
| May 16 | Friday | Graduation Ceremony |
| May 17 | Saturday | Graduation Ceremony (Rain date) |
** 1st 8wk short a Monday, additional Moodle Assignment Required
***2nd 8wk classes short a Friday, additional Moodle Assignment Required
Spring 2025 1st 8-Week Curriculum Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 10 | Friday | Curriculum Classes Begin (16wk & 1st 8wk) |
| January 13 | Monday | Last Day To Add A Class (1st 8wk) |
| January 15 | Wednesday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 8wk) |
| January 20 | Monday | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (College Closed) |
| February 21 | Friday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (1st 8wk) |
| March 7 | Friday | Curriculum Classes End (1st 8wk)** |
** 1st 8wk short a Monday, additional Moodle Assignment Required
Spring 2025 2nd 8-Week Curriculum Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 10-14 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break (No CU Classes) |
| March 17 | Monday | Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 8wk) |
| March 18 | Tuesday | Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 8wk) |
| March 20 | Thursday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 8wk) |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Professional Development Day - No CU Classes |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday (College Closed) |
| April 29 | Tuesday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (2nd 8wk) |
| May 13 | Tuesday | Curriculum Classes End (16 & 2nd 8wk)*** |
***2nd 8wk classes short a Friday, additional Moodle Assignment Required
Summer Semester 2025
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 26 | Monday | Memorial Day (College Closed) |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Curriculum Classes Begin (8wk & 1st 4Wk) |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add A Class (1st 4Wk) |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (1st 4Wk) |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add A Class (8Wk) |
| May 30 | Friday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (8Wk) |
| June 16 | Monday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (1st 4wk) |
| June 23 | Monday | Curriculum Classes End (1st 4wk) |
| June 24 | Tuesday | Curriculum Classes Begin (2nd 4wk) |
| June 24 | Tuesday | Last Day To Add A Class (2nd 4Wk) |
| June 25 | Wednesday | Last Day For A Partial Refund/Last Day To Drop With No Transcript Grade/Census Date (2nd 4wk) |
| June 30 - July 3 | Monday - Thursday | Summer Break (College Open-No CU Classes) |
| July 4 | Friday | Independence Day Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 14 | Monday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (8wk) |
| July 21 | Monday | Last Day To Withdraw With “W” Grade (2nd 4wk) |
| July 28 | Monday | Curriculum Classes End (8wk & 2nd 4wk) |
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