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

FVCC is one of the only colleges in Montana to offer these programs:
Biotechnology, CTS
Electronics Technician, AAS, CAS, and Certificate
Firearms Technologies, AAS
Goldsmithing and 3D Jewelry Design, AAS, and CAS
Graphic Design, AAS, and CAS
Healthcare Office Management, AAS
Nondestructive Testing, CAS
Payroll Accounting, CAS
Programming and Game Development, AAS
Social Media Marketing CTS 
Substance Abuse Counseling, AA
Surveying, AAS
Natural Resource Conservation & Management, AAS 
FVCC is one of only three or fewer colleges in Montana to offer these programs: 
Culinary Art, AAS
Electrical Technology, AAS, and CAS
Agriculture and Food Systems, AAS
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Certificate
Industrial Machine Technology, AAS, CAS, and Certificate
Medical Coding, AAS
Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
Paramedicine, AAS
Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS
Small Business Management, AAS
Web Technology, AAS
Check out all of FVCC program offerings at: www.fvcc.edu/degrees

Dates to Remember

• December 15, 2023: Eagle Scholarship Application is available
• February 15, 2024: FVCC Scholarship Priority Deadline for 2024‐25
• January 2024: Housing applications released
• November 1, 2023: Registration for spring 2024 begins
• Rolling admissions - apply anytime!

Deadlines

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.

Highlights

• FVCC offers many robust Career and Technical 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 a $1.1 million in scholarships during the 2022-23 academic year. FVCC’s Foundation provides generous academic and need‐based scholarships.

Important Things To Know

• Experience FVCC allows students to learn more about FVCC's academic programs, student resources, campus life, and experience life in the beautiful Flathead Valley. Students will meet and connect with professors, academic advisors, and students in majors they are exploring. Experience FVCC is from 9:00 AM to 1 PM on October 13th, November 10th, and April 5th. Lunch is provided. Registration is open now at www.fvcc.edu/visit-campus.
• 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. FVCC's Running Start program offers 6 free credits to all Montana high school juniors and seniors and discounted tuition for additional credits.
• The new Wachholz College Center features a Performance and Lecture Hall to accommodate exceptional educational and cultural programming. The Center houses a Multi-Purpose Activity Complex to meet the demand for student and community recreational opportunities and provide greatly needed space for large events. An Art and Exhibition Gallery/Reception Hall and an Outdoor Amphitheater complete the facility.