Flexible Starts at RCC
You can earn your degree at Rockland Community College with a schedule that works best for your life. There are a diversity of courses available in our Flex Start sessions that include evening and online classes. You may begin your enrollment in Flex Start 1 which starts at the beginning of a semester or you may begin enrollment in Flex Start 2 which starts about mid-way into the semester. Instructions on how to search for classes in Self-Service Banner are below.
During the Spring 2024 semester, the seven-week courses run from January 20 – March 10 and March 18 – May 14.
During the Fall 2024 semester, the seven-week courses run from September 3 – October 20 and October 28 – December 22.
Interested in additional flexible options? See My Courses – My Way to learn more about 3-week accelerated sessions.
Current Students
To register for upcoming Flex Start courses, current students should contact their Advisor or Student Success at 845-574-4427 or [email protected]. You can be advised online. Once advised, students can register through Self-Service Banner. See Registration Instructions.
New Students
Students have the option to apply as a full-time student or take just a class or two for Flex Start. Please see our page Matriculate or Not? to find out more about your options.
- You may begin your enrollment in Flex Start 1 which starts at the beginning of a semester or you may begin enrollment in Flex Start 2 which starts about mid-way into the semester.
- If you wish to seek a degree/certificate and matriculate at RCC, you should complete our online admissions application and/or contact [email protected] for more information.
- If you are a visiting student and wish to study as non-matriculated student, complete the registration steps outlined here.
How to View Flex Start Courses in Self-Service Banner
Video: How to Register for a Flex Start Course
- Go to Schedule of Classes in Self-Service Banner.
- Select the term from the drop down list.
- Use Part of Term to select Flex Start 1 for courses running the first seven weeks of the semester or Flex Start 2 for courses running the last seven weeks of the semester.
Flex Start Academic Calendar
Date | Importance |
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Monday, November 13 | Registration Opens |
Friday, January 19 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Flex Start 1 Classes |
Saturday, January 20 | Flex Start 1 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Flex Start 1 |
Friday, January 26 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Flex Start 1 Classes |
Sunday, February 11 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Flex Start 1 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Flex Start 1 Classes |
Monday, February 12 | Lincoln’s Birthday Observed – Classes in Session, Offices Open |
Monday, February 19 | Presidents’ Day – No Classes, College Closed |
Monday, March 4 | Final Exams Begin for Flex Start 1 |
Sunday, March 10 | Flex Start 1 Classes End |
Wednesday, March 13 | Final Grades Due for Flex Start 1 |
Date | Importance |
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Sunday, March 17 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund for Flex Start 2 Classes |
Monday, March 18 | Flex Start 2 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Flex Start 2 |
Sunday, March 24 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund for Flex Start 2 Classes |
Sunday, March 31 | Easter – No Classes |
Sunday, April 14 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade for Flex Start 2 Classes Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Flex Start 2 Classes |
Tuesday, April 23 | Passover – No Classes, Offices Open |
Monday, May 6 | Final Exams Begin for Flex Start 2 Classes |
Tuesday, May 14 | Flex Start 2 Classes End |
Friday, May 17 | Final Grades Due for Flex Start 2 Classes |
Monday, May 20 | Commencement |
Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day – No Classes, College Closed |
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Monday, September 2 |
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Tuesday, September 3 |
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Monday, September 9 |
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Thursday, September 26 |
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Monday, October 14 |
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Sunday, October 20 |
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Wednesday, October 23 |
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Sunday, October 27 |
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Monday, October 28 |
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Sunday, November 3 |
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Monday, November 11 |
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Sunday, November 17 |
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Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, December 1 |
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Monday, December 16 |
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Sunday, December 22 |
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Friday, December 27 |
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