The College operates on the semester program. The fall and spring semesters are sixteen weeks in length (excluding holidays) and summer semester is 8 weeks in length (excluding holidays). Each individual must officially register for each class he/she plans to attend. Registration is held at designated times each semester as indicated on the academic calendar. Early registration and payment of fees is encouraged.

Tuition and fees must be paid on or before the stated registration days. Early payment reserves a seat in class.

The validated registration form must be presented to each instructor upon enrolling in any class. No person can participate in or attend any class unless he is officially registered for the class. There should be at least eleven (11) students enrolled in any classes to be conducted unless special circumstances exist. Any student registering for classes at Piedmont Community College and at another community college for the same semester must contact the Registrar. The Registrar will insure that tuition charges are not excessive.