Flathead Valley Community College

Basic Stats

Costs

Career Pathways offered by institution

• Advanced Manufacturing, Arts, A/V Technology and Communication, Business Management, Design & Construction, Education, Finance, Health Professions, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Marketing, STEM, Transportation, Welding & Fabrication, Other Specialized Programs, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Academic Programs

Business and Technology:
Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology and Security, Payroll Accounting*, Small Business Management**, Social Media Marketing*

Culinary Arts:
Culinary Arts and Catering**

General Studies:
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science

Health Science:
Emergency Medical Technician, Health and Human Performance, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding**, Medical Laboratory Technology**, Paramedicine**, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant**, Radiologic Technology, Speech Pathology, Surgical Technology

Humanities:
Art, Communication Studies, English, Graphic Design/Media Arts*, Liberal Studies, Music, Theatre Arts

Math & Computer Science:
Computer Science, Mathematics, Programming and Software Development*, Web Development and Design**

Nursing:
Certified Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing

Trades Institute:
Building Trades, Commercial Driver's License, Electrical Apprentice, Electrical Technology**, Electronics Technician*, Firearms Technologies*, Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration**, Heavy Equipment Operator,
Industrial Machine Technology**, Plumbing*, Surveying*, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Welding Technology

Science:
Biotechnology*, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Natural Resources Conservation and Management*, Parks, Tourism and Recreation Management, Physics, Pre-Dental, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Biology

Social Science:
Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Economics, History, Political Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Substance Abuse Counseling*

*FVCC is one of the only colleges in Montana to offer these programs
**FVCC is one of only three or fewer colleges in Montana to offer these programs

Check out all of FVCC program offerings at fvcc.edu/degrees.

Dates to Remember

• April 15, 2027: Honors Program application priority deadline for Fall 2027
• April 9, 2027: Experience FVCC Day
• December 1, 2026: Applications for the Eagle Scholarship and Donor-Funded Scholarships are available (for Fall of 2027)
• March 1, 2027: FVCC scholarship priority deadline for 2026-27
• March 1, 2027: Registration for Summer 2027 begins
• March 2027: Night at the Broussard (Explore Health Science Careers)
• March 5, 2027: Experience FVCC Day
• Mid-January 2027: Housing application opens for Fall of 2027
• November 2, 2026: Registration for Spring 2027 begins
• October 8th 2026: Night of the Trades
• October 9th 2026: Experience FVCC Day
• Rolling admissions - apply anytime to be a student at FVCC!

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Student Life & Community

• FVCC is a friendly school where students, faculty, and staff know one another. Student support resources, including professional tutoring labs, counseling, career and academic advice, and peer-led study groups are available free of charge to every FVCC student.
• From Glacier National Park to Flathead Lake, FVCC students have access to an unparalleled lifestyle filled with world‐class outdoor recreational opportunities, organized intramural sports, and experiential learning opportunities. FVCC also offers dynamic student clubs, live theatre and musical ensembles, and service and leadership opportunities.
• On‐campus housing provides 124 students with fully-furnished single or double apartment-style units. FVCC’s campus includes modern buildings, a student health clinic, an organic farm, plenty of green space, and a newly expanded library with a virtual reality room and maker’s space.

Campus Visit

Plan to attend one of our 2026-2027 campus preview days, Experience FVCC. Experience FVCC allows students to learn more about FVCC's academic programs, student resources, campus life, and experience life in the beautiful Flathead Valley. Attendees are entered to win a $500 scholarship. Experience FVCC is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on October 9th, March 5th, and April 9th. Lunch is provided. Registration is open now at fvcc.edu/visit

Another great option is to schedule a personalized tour with us or view our virtual tour at fvcc.edu/visit.

Campus Orientation

New student orientation is held the Friday afternoon before classes start and will provide new students with the opportunity to find where their classes are, learn about campus supports and resources, meet other new students, and enjoy free food and giveaways.

Highlights

• FVCC offers many robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) degrees which directly meet the demands of Montana’s workforce. All CTE programs have an advisory board composed of industry experts to ensure students are learning in‐demand skills and the latest industry trends.
• FVCC students may participate in undergraduate research projects in a variety of disciplines during their first two years of college, an opportunity they may not have until their junior or senior year at four‐year institutions.
• FVCC’s faculty are dedicated to student success, and they have studied, taught, conducted research, and lived across the globe. Our award-winning professors could teach any college or university, but they have chosen FVCC because they enjoy working with students in an individualized classroom setting.
• Graduate with little to no debt. FVCC students were awarded over $2 million in scholarships last academic year. FVCC’s Foundation provides generous academic and need‐based scholarships. There are over 850 applications available that only requires one application for all of them.
• The Honors program has small. discussion based interdisciplinary classes where students think critically and do meaningful research. They can also earn two semesters of free in district tuition.

Important Things To Know

• FVCC's Running Start program offers 6 free credits to all Montana high school juniors and seniors and discounted tuition for additional credits. FVCC's Summer Experience offers high school juniors and seniors from across Montana the chance to earn additional free college credits while getting a glimpse of what the college experience will be like.
• In-district tuition waivers are available to high school seniors in Flathead and Lincoln counties who graduated in the top 10 percent of their class.
• Students who earn 30 credits at FVCC and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for in-district tuition scholarships for the following two semesters.
• The top high school graduate, as determined by the high school, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from Arlee, Bigfork, Browning, Charlo, Hot Springs, Noxon, Plains, Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius, Swan Lake, or Thompson Falls receive a FVCC in-district tuition waver for two semesters.