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2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

2025-2026 College Catalog


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Campus Locations & Contact Information

 

Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Development

1500 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
757-???-????
 

Hampton Campus

99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
757-865-3122
 

Historic Triangle Campus

4601 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-253-5300
 

Peninsula Workforce Development Center 

600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
757-825-2700
 

Southeast Higher Education Center

5720 Marshall Avenue
Hampton, VA 23666
757-865-3122
 

Toano Trade Center

236 Industrial Blvd.
Toano, VA 23168
757-825-4070
 

 

  Fall 2025

  Spring 2026

  Summer 2026

 

  **NOTE:  “Please refer to the college website for the most up to date version of the Academic Calendar.**

  Link can be found here: Academic Calendar(s)

 

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Fall 2025

Fall Priority Registration Begins

*includes Military Affiliated Students

Monday

March 24, 2025

Fall Open Registration Begins

Monday

March 31, 2025

Fall Tuition Due

Friday

July 25, 2025

Academic Year Begins

Saturday

August 16, 2025

Faculty Days (College Open)

 

August 18 & 19, 2025

Registration for Senior Citizens may begin**

Tuesday

August 19, 2025

First Day of Classes***

Wednesday

August 20, 2025

Labor Day (College Closed)

Monday

September 1, 2025

Fall Graduation Application Deadline

Monday

September 15, 2025

Spring Priority Registration Begins

*includes Military Affiliated Students

Monday

October 20, 2025

Spring Open Registration Begins

Monday

October 27, 2025

Election Day (College Open - No Classes)

Tuesday

November 4, 2025

Faculty Day (College Open Half Day)

Wednesday

November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving Break Begins at Noon

Wednesday

November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving Break Ends

Sunday

November 30, 2025

Spring Tuition Due

Friday

December 12, 2025

Grades and Transcripts Available

Friday

December 19, 2025

Faculty Days (College Open - No Classes)

 

December 19 & 22, 2025

Winter Break Begins (College Closed)

Wednesday

December 24, 2025

College Reopens

Monday

January 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/16wk semester.

16-Week Session: August 20-December 16

Classes Begin

Wednesday August 20, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Monday August 25, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Friday September 5, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Monday October 27, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations) Tuesday December 16, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon) Thursday December 18, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening) Thursday December 18, 2025
 

12-Week Session: September 17-December 16

Classes Begin

Wednesday September 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Monday September 22, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Tuesday September 30, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Thursday November 6, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations) Tuesday December 16, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon) Thursday December 18, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening) Thursday December 18, 2025
 

8-Week 1 Session: August 20-October 14

Classes Begin

Wednesday August 20, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Saturday August 23, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Thursday August 28, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Monday September 22, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations) Tuesday October 14, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon) Thursday October 16, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening) Thursday October 16, 2025
Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from September 1.
 

8-Week 2 Session: October 17-December 16

Classes Begin

Friday October 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Tuesday October 21, 2025
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Monday October 27, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Wednesday November 19, 2025
Classes End (includes examinations) Tuesday December 16, 2025
Grades Due (By Noon) Thursday December 18, 2025
Grades Posted (Evening) Thursday December 18, 2025
Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from November 26 and the later start of the session.

 

Spring 2026

Fall Priority Registration Begins

*includes Military Affiliated Students

Monday October 20, 2025

Spring Open Registration Begins

Monday October 27, 2025

Spring Tuition Due

Friday December 12, 2025

College Reopens

Monday January 5, 2026
Faculty Days (No Classes-College Open)   January 5-19 2026

Registration for Senior Citizens in Higher Ed Program**

Friday January 9, 2026

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)

Monday January 19, 2026

Spring Graduation Application Deadline

Sunday February 15, 2026

Spring Break, No Classes

**(College is Still Open)**

Monday - Saturday March 9th - 14th
Fall & Summer Priority Registration Begins
*includes Military Affiliated Students
Monday March 23, 2026

Fall & Summer Open Registration Begins

Monday March 30, 2026
Summer Tuition Due Friday May 1, 2026

Grades and Transcripts Available (Evening)

Thursday 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.

16-Week Session: January 12-May 11

Classes Begin

Monday January 12, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Saturday January 17, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Thursday January 29, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Friday March 27, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Monday May 11, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday May 13, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday May 13, 2026
 

12-Week Session: February 10-May 11

Classes Begin

Tuesday February 10, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Monday February 16, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Monday February 23, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Wednesday April 1, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Monday May 11, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday May 13, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday May 13, 2026
 

8-Week 1 Session: January 12-March 7

Classes Begin

Monday January 12, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Wednesday January 14, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Tuesday January 20, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Monday February 16, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Saturday March 7, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Tuesday March 10, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Tuesday March 10, 2026
Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from January 19.
 

8-Week 2 Session: March 16-May 9

Classes Begin

Monday March 16, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Wednesday March 18, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Monday March 23, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Monday April 20, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Saturday May 9, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday May 13, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday 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

Monday March 23, 2026

Summer Open Registration Begins

Monday March 30, 2026

Summer Tuition Due

Friday May 1, 2026

Summer Graduation Application Deadline

Thursday May 14, 2026

Registration for Senior Citizens may begin**

Friday May 22, 2026

Memorial Day (College Closed)

Monday May 25, 2026

First Day of Classes***

Tuesday May 26, 2026

Juneteenth (College Closed)

Friday June 19, 2026

Independence Day (College Closed)

Saturday July 4, 2026

Fall Tuition Due

Friday July 24, 2026

Grades and Transcripts Available

Thursday August 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-August 3

Classes Begin

Tuesday May 26, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Monday June 1, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Friday June 5, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Monday July 6, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Monday August 3, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday August 5, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday August 5, 2026
Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from June 19 and July 4.
 

8-Week Session: June 9-August 3

Classes Begin

Tuesday June 10, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Friday June 12, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Wednesday June 17, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Monday July 13, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Monday August 3, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday August 5, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday August 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

Tuesday May 26, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Thursday May 28, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Monday June 1, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Tuesday June 16, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Monday June 29, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday July 1, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday July 1, 2026
Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from June 19.
 

5-Week 2 Session: June 30-August 3

Classes Begin

Tuesday June 30, 2026
Last Day to Add/Change Classes Friday July 3, 2026
Last Day to Drop for a Refund Monday July 6, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W” Tuesday July 21, 2026
Classes End (includes examinations) Monday August 3, 2026
Grades Due (By Noon) Wednesday August 5, 2026
Grades Posted (Evening) Wednesday August 5, 2026
Note: additional class time included to account for missed instruction from July 3 and 4.

 

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Virginia Peninsula Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Virginia Peninsula Community College may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Virginia Peninsula Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

All other questions about Virginia Peninsula Community College should be addressed directly to the College.