Flathead Valley Community College

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Northwest Montana, FVCC offers a supportive and affordable path to academic and career success. With a wide range of high-quality programs, students can seamlessly transfer to four-year colleges or step directly into the workforce through more than 30 two-year degree programs and over 50 career and technical programs. Designed for hands-on learning and real-world skill development, FVCC prepares students for in-demand careers while providing an exceptional education in a stunning natural setting.

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FVCC is dedicated to making education affordable by offering a range of waivers and discounts for all Montana students, with special opportunities for Flathead and Lincoln County high school graduates. Each year, FVCC awards over $2 million in scholarships, helping students reduce costs and focus on their goals. Whether you’re earning a degree or launching your career, FVCC provides the resources, flexibility, and support you need to succeed—all in one of the most breathtaking locations in the country.

Student Life Meets Outdoor Adventure

With over 30 student clubs and access to performances, a campus gym, music learning facilities and the arts at the Wachholz College Center, you're just minutes from Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain and countless lakes. Explore the outdoor playground of Northwest Montana—all while earning your degree.

Experience Campus Life

Enjoy modern, on-campus housing just a short walk from all the best shopping and dining in Kalispell. The Student Center is your go-to spot for everything you need to succeed, offering tutoring, financial aid, and a chill student lounge with pool tables, massage chairs, e-games, and plenty of hangout spots.

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Interested in a 4-year degree? Start by completing your first two years at FVCC, then transfer credits to a university seamlessly through our common course numbering and articulation agreements. Along the way, you'll earn an associate degree for less money than starting at a 4-year institution.

Launch Your Career

Ready to jump into your career as soon as possible? FVCC’s career and technical programs will get you trained, certified and job-ready in no time. Plus, our career services connect you with employers who are actively looking for FVCC grads.

Interested to explore further? These are some helpful resources to guide you towards useful sections of the Flathead Valley Community College website.

Academics

Learn more about all of the certificate, degree and transfer track options at FVCC.

Admissions & Aid

Starting college shouldn't be complicated. We’ll guide you through each step of enrollment with helpful resources and personalized support.

Student Life

Get involved in a wealth of campus activities and over 30 clubs, all while enjoying direct access to world-class hiking skiing, and outdoor recreation—just minutes from campus.

Small Classes, Big Impact

Learn from instructors who know you by name and are dedicated to helping you succeed every step of the way.

The welding instructors are super thorough and provide one-on-one support - they make class personal. The best part is I don't have to work through college because of scholarships, so I can focus on learning and not stressing about affording it.

Haily Mundel

Welding Student

114

degrees, certificates & licensures including 58 career and technical options

3,000+

active students enrolled

850+

scholarships available totalling over $2 million awarded annually

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Have any questions or need help on anything? The Montana University System and the team at Flathead Valley Community College are on standby ready to help in any way you need.