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 online and evening 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 2023 semester, the seven-week courses run from January 21 – March 12 and March 27 – May 16.
During the Fall 2023 semester, the seven-week courses run from September 1 – October 22 and October 30 – December 21.
During the Spring 2024 semester, the seven-week courses run from January 20 – March 10 and March 18 – May 14.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sunday, March 26 | Last Day for 100% Refund for Flex Start 2 Classes |
| Monday, March 27 | Flex Start 2 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Flex Start 2 |
| Sunday, April 2 | Last Day for 25% refund for Flex Start 2 Classes |
| Friday, April 7 – Sunday, April 9 |
Passover/Easter Break, No Classes |
| Friday, April 14 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” grade for Flex Start 2 Classes Last Day to request Pass/Fail or Audit grade for Flex Start 2 Classes |
| Tuesday, May 16 | Flex Start 2 Classes End |
| Wednesday, May 17 – Thursday, May 18 |
Reading Days |
| Monday, May 22 | Commencement |
| Monday, May 29 | College Closed (Memorial Day) |
| Date | Importance |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 24 | Opening for Fall 2023 Registration |
| Thursday, August 10 | Fall 2023 Payment Due Date |
| Thursday, August 31 | Last Day for 100% Refund for Flex Start 1 Classes |
| Friday, September 1 | Flex Start 1 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Flex Start 1 |
| Monday, September 4 | College Closed (Labor Day) |
| Thursday, September 7 | Last Day for 25% Refund for Flex Start 1 Classes |
| Sunday, September 24 | Last Day to Drop 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, September 25 | No Classes, Offices Open (Yom Kippur) |
| Monday, October 9 | Classes in Session on Columbus Day, Offices Open |
| Sunday, October 22 | Flex Start 1 Classes End |
| Date | Importance |
|---|---|
| Sunday, October 29 | Last Day for 100% Refund for Flex Start 2 Classes |
| Monday, October 30 | Flex Start 2 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Class for Flex Start 2 |
| Sunday, November 5 | Last Day for 25% refund for Flex Start 2 Classes |
| Saturday, November 11 | College Closed (Veteran’s Day) |
| Sunday, November 19 | Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” grade for Flex Start 2 Classes Last Day to request Pass/Fail or Audit grade for Flex Start 2 Classes |
| Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26 |
College Closed (Thanksgiving) |
| Thursday, December 21 | Flex Start 2 Classes End |
| Date | Importance |
|---|---|
| Saturday, January 20 | Flex Start 1 Classes Begin |
| Monday, February 19 | College Closed (Presidents’ Day) |
| Sunday, March 10 | Flex Start 1 Classes End |
| Date | Importance |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 18 | Flex Start 2 Classes Begin |
| Sunday, March 31 | No Classes (Easter) |
| Monday, April 23 | No Classes (Passover) |
| Tuesday, May 14 | Flex Start 2 Classes End |