Registration

New Students
Start Here: apply to FVCC
Returning Students
Register for classes on the Student Portal.
Calendars & Add Drop Deadlines
Registration Forms
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Graduation

Degree-Seeking Students

Degree seeking students are wanting to earn an associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS) or certificate (CAS, CTS). 

New students must complete their admissions Application, submit required admissions documents, and complete placement tests (see requirements). Then, you will meet with a professional advisor to register for classes, learn to use the Student Portal and other academic tools necessary for your academic success at FVCC.

Returning students must connect with their advisor each semester before registering for classes. (see FAQ below about how to prepare for your meeting) Once you’ve met with your advisor, register for classes through the Student Portal.

Non-Degree Students 

Non-Degree students are taking courses for personal enrichment, professional development, or to gain specific skills without pursuing a degree and are not eligible for financial aid.

Non-Degree Seeking students are not required to connect with an advisor. Register on your Student Portal or through the Course Add/Drop form. Instructions for registering are located on the homepage of the Student Portal. Select Registration/Schedule Changes to begin the registration process.

Running Start students start here.

If you need assistance with registration, advisors are available for Zoom Walk-Ins Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm here https://fvcc.zoom.us/j/93114034480 or by phone at 406-756-3880. 

Registration FAQ


  1. Use the Academic Calendar to find out when registration opens for you.

  2. The Course Schedule is published online 10 prior to registration opening.

  3. Find the name of your Academic Advisor on the home page in your Student Portal.

  4. Find your Academic Advisor’s contact information in the Directory.

  • Use the FVCC Catalog to find your:


  • Use your Student Portal to view your Degree Audit to see which requirements you have remaining. Students who are preparing to apply to competitive health-science programs should reference the catalog for pre-requisite requirements.

  • Use the Course Schedule to plan list of classes that work for you for the coming semester.

  • Reach out to your Academic Advisor when registration opens. You may schedule time to meet during their office hours or email them with your ideas for the coming semester. Be sure to meet with them before the current semester ends, as many faculty are not available over summer or the winter break. They will lift the advising hold on your registration.

  • Consider any questions you may have for your advisor about your major, future degrees and careers.

 Once the Advising Hold has been lifted, degree seeking students may use their Student Portal to register for classes.

How To Register on the Student Portal (PDF)

Students may encounter holds for several reasons:

  •  “Registration is not open at this time” - you have logged into the current term, instead of the term that you wish to register for. Look for the term under your name on the home page in the Student Portal.

  •  “Business Hold” - you have a remaining balance on your account, or late materials due to the library.

  •  “Academic Status Value” - you are on Academic Warning and will need to meet with an advisor. Call 756-3880 or email advisor@fvcc.edu to schedule.

  • “Your Registration Has Been Canceled” - you must enable pop-ups in your browser for the Student Portal to function properly.

  • Students must meet minimum GPA and credit requirements to earn their degree. See the FVCC Catalog.

  •  Students who wish to be awarded a degree must apply to Graduate.

  • Find important Transfer Guide here.

  • Students transferring within the Montana University System may use the Transmittal of Records to send all of their student records to another Montana school.

  •  Students preparing to transfer should begin the application, financial aid & scholarship and housing process early.

  • Students preparing for the workforce, see Career Services.

 You can change your academic program online through the Student Portal. You can also visit the admissions and registration office (LRC 129) if you need assistance.


  • Speak with your advisor prior to adding and dropping classes. Changes can have implications for those using Financial Aid, Third-Party tuition assistance and living in the residence hall.

  • You can make changes to your schedule within the first week of the semester through the student portal.

  • After the first week of the semester, use the course add/drop form in Key Forms & Documents.

  • Drop off the completed form to the Admissions and Registration Office or email it to registrationinfo@fvcc.edu.






Refunds for dropped classes are determined by the refund schedule. Added classes will be charged full tuition and fees.

 (need text from Jori on this) Tuition and fees are determined by residency. The cost of books will vary depending on the courses for which you register. We encourage full-time students to budget approximately $500 per semester for textbooks. Read through our current tuition and fees. There are many payment options available at FVCC. You can make a payment online through the Student Portal or stop in the business office located in the Blake Hall Room 132. The business office can also set up payment plans. You can order your books online through the FVCC Bookstore, or come into the bookstore. The FVCC Bookstore is located in Blake Hall. The bookstore carries both used and new textbooks. Used textbooks tend to sell out faster than new textbooks.

Visit us at Student Center 151 or call 406-756-3880

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