Late-Start Classes: What You Should Know

Jessica Adkins, assistant editor

Late-start classes are a hidden treasure at PVCC that some people may not know about.  If someone misses the sign-up deadline and wants to take a certain class, they do not have to wait until Summer to take that class. There are certain classes during the semester that start later than others. Students have until Feb. 12 to register for 10-week classes.

I made the realization of late-start classes my first fall semester at PVCC when I signed up for ENG 121 introduction to journalism I. I made the same realization when I signed up for a sociology class. Since it started later in the semester, it had its pros and cons.

Late-start classes are not necessarily longer in instruction time than regular start classes. While the class is in a shorter time frame, as far as weeks are concerned, students are still in class for the same amount of time as a 16-week course.

If a student is new to the college, they may not know about late-start classes and could easily sign up for one.  Thinking it is a regular class, the student could try to show up to the assigned room that the class is held in and find out that it does not start for another month.

PVCC offers a wide variety of late-start classes for those who are busy during the first month of school or just enjoy taking  shorter classes. PVCC offers late-start categories in both General Studies and Liberal Arts degrees. Meet with an advisor in Admissions and Advising to learn more about late-start classes.