Academic Year

The academic year at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is divided into three terms called semesters. The fall semester begins in August and runs through December. The spring semester begins in January and runs through May. The fall and spring semesters consist of 15 weeks and a final exam period during the 16th week. The summer semester may vary in length but most often consists of 5 week terms. Summer class periods are lengthened so that the required amount of time is spent in class. Fastrack courses are offered in two to three week sessions and are scheduled during each semester.