Early Start vs. Standard Start: Choose the Date for Your Final Grades
NCVirtual has two dates for reporting Fall 2022 final grades:
Early Start classes: December 15, 2022
Standard Start classes: January 19, 2023
For Spring 2023, we also have two dates for reporting final grades:
Early Start Classes: May 18, 2023
Standard Start Classes: May 25, 2023
Each semester, we offer two calendars: Early Start and Standard Start. Consider two points when choosing a calendar in which to enroll students.
First: When do you have access to your students? You need to give them usernames and passwords and ensure they can access their NCVirtual courses.
Second: When do you need final grades?
Determine when you need final grades and register students for that calendar (Early Start or Standard Start). In the past, we’ve had several schools request early final grades late in the semester. We have moved away from that practice. Our concerns are always for student success and academic integrity. We prefer that students are not rushed through a course. They need time to complete all the modules and objectives in their courses. Please guard that teaching and learning time for your online students. Work with your data managers and curriculum directors to help ensure this best practice.
The last day to register for Early Start classes has been extended to the last day to register for Standard Start classes. The last day to drop is still on the tenth day (you can withdraw throughout the semester).
If you do not see a course offered in Early Start that you need, open a ticket with our Virtual Support Center and request a section.
