Early registration for new and returning students to enroll in spring semester 2012 credit classes at the Lincoln County Campus of Flathead Valley Community College is taking place now through Dec. 21.

Lincoln County Campus is at 225 Commerce Way in Libby.

To register, a degree-seeking student is required to have a completed admissions file which includes a completed application form with a $15 application payment, high school transcripts and college transcripts if applicable, and proof of two measles, mumps and rubella immunizations. 

Degree-seeking students are also required to complete the COMPASS placement test prior to registering for classes. 

Non-degree seeking students are subject to different admissions requirements.

Spring semester classes will begin Jan. 17. 

Classes will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.  New students can register at the Lincoln County Campus Student Services Office.

The  Student Services Office is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  and Friday from  8 a.m. to  4 p.m. 

Returning students with completed admissions files can register for classes on the college’s Web site, www.fvcc.edu. 

The spring course schedule and admissions information can be accessed on the college Web site.  For additional information, call 293-2721.  

Area high school students can register early for spring semester classes through Dec. 21 via the Running Start program which provides eligible high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credits at FVCC. 

This spring, the college will pilot a new tuition program enabling eligible in-district high school students to enroll in their first six Running Start credits at no cost in college tuition and institutional fees. 

Subsequent credits will be offered at a significantly reduced cost. 

Interested students and parents should contact their high school counselor or FVCC Student Services Coordinator Deb Huisentruit at Lincoln County Campus, at  293-2721 Ext. 223 or dhuisent@fvcc.edu.