Academic calendar
Summer Semester 2026 runs May 21, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AATC
- Advanced Applied Technology Center; often used to refer to the programs and student groups housed within that facility.
- ABLE
- Adult Basic Literacy Education, a program focused on foundational skills and high school equivalency.
- ACC
- The universal shorthand for Alamance Community College.
- ACC Ambassadors
- Student leaders who represent the college at official events and tours.
- ACCelerate in 8
- The college's 8-week course format designed to help students complete degrees faster.
- ACCess
- The name of the student account and portal system used for email and campus technology access.
- Aviso
- The student success software (now Watermark) used for academic alerts and communication with advisors.
C
- Commuter Campus
- Alamance Community College does not offer on-campus housing; students live off-campus or at home.
- Corner Café
- The main dining area located in the Main Building on the Carrington-Scott campus.
- Culinary Cafe
- The student-run dining room where Culinary Arts students serve gourmet meals to the public and campus.
D
- Dillingham
- Shorthand for the Burlington campus location, often used when discussing class schedules.
E
- EZ Meals
- Free frozen meals prepared by the Culinary Club, available in freezers across campus for students in need.
F
- FHM
- Feeding Hungry Minds; a campus initiative focused on food security and student nutrition.
G
- Graham
- Refers to the main campus location in Graham, NC, to distinguish it from the Dillingham Center.
H
- Haw
- The college mascot, Haw the River Otter, often used in campus branding and event names.
- Haw's Snack Shoppe
- A grab-and-go snack initiative providing free food resources to students to combat food insecurity.
- Hawvest
- A campus-specific pun on 'Haw River' and 'Harvest,' used specifically for the community garden.
- Hawvest
- The Hawvest Community Garden on the main campus where students can pick fresh produce.
- Hawvest Garden
- The campus community garden where students and staff can pick their own fresh produce.
L
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center; the campus hub for tutoring and academic support.
M
- Moodle
- The learning management system used for online course content and assignments.
P
- PACE
- Success coaching program designed to help students navigate their academic journey.
- Pony Espresso
- The on-campus coffee shop and snack bar located in the Gee Building.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- Self-Service
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and planning academic programs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and advocacy body.
- SKD
- Sigma Kappa Delta, the national English honor society for two-year colleges.
- SkillsUSA
- A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, an organization for students in the nursing program.
- Student Support Center
- The location of the main campus food pantry (Main 233) where students can pick up groceries once a week.
T
- The Bridge
- The prominent walkway connecting the main parking areas to the Gee Building.
- The Burlington Campus
- Common student term for the Dillingham Center location.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area located on the first floor of the Gee Building.
- The Cafe
- The main dining area located on the Carrington-Scott Campus.
- The Commons
- The student lounge and open study area located within the Gee Building.
- The Graham Campus
- The main campus location situated off I-40/I-85.
- The Grill
- The ACC Grill, the main cafeteria serving hot meals and sandwiches.
- The Loop
- The official student newsletter and communication hub for campus events and news.
- The Pond
- The scenic pond area on the Graham campus, a popular spot for students to relax between classes.
- The Pony
- The Pony Espresso, the on-campus coffee shop located in the Gee Building.
- The Raft
- A term for the student community, derived from the way otters (the mascot) lock arms in a 'raft' to support each other.
- The Shop
- General reference to the automotive or welding labs.
- The Snack Bar
- General term for the vending and quick-service food areas.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services program providing academic and personal assistance to eligible students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-wing
- The section of the main campus dedicated to science and technology classrooms and laboratories.
- AATC
- The Advanced Applied Technology Center, home to industrial, manufacturing, and trade programs.
- ACC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety.
- ACC ID
- The mandatory student identification card, which also serves as a library card and for local discounts.
- ACCelerate in 8
- The college's term for accelerated 8-week course sessions that allow for faster degree completion.
- ACCess Account
- The single sign-on system used to access student email, Moodle, and other digital services.
- ACCess Card
- The official student ID card required for library use, printing, and campus identification.
- BCOE
- The Biotechnology Center of Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility for life sciences and medical lab technology.
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- Corner Café
- Dillingham
- The Dillingham Center, ACC's satellite campus located in Burlington.
- Dillingham Center
- The college's secondary campus located in Burlington, focused on continuing education and cosmetology.
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- EZ Meals
- F Building
- The Agricultural Sciences building, located near the campus farm and greenhouses.
- Gee
- The Wallace W. Gee Building, the main administrative and classroom hub on the Graham campus.
- Gee Building
- A major academic building on the main campus used for various curriculum courses.
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- Haw's Snack Shoppe
- L Building
- The Literacy Building, which houses adult education programs and some advising labs.
- Late Start
- Refers to 8-week or 12-week course sessions that begin after the traditional semester start date.
- Link Transit
- The public bus system that provides transportation between the Graham and Burlington campuses.
- Literacy
- The Literacy Building, dedicated to adult high school, ESL, and high school equivalency programs.
- LRC
- The Learning Resources Center, which includes the campus library and academic testing services.
- Main
- The primary building on the Carrington-Scott Campus in Graham, housing the cafeteria and many classrooms.
- Main Building
- The central hub of the Carrington-Scott campus housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Moodle
- The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Orange Route 2
- The specific Link Transit bus route that serves Alamance Community College.
- Parking Decal
- The required hang-tag that must be displayed on the rearview mirror of any vehicle parked on campus.
- Parking Decals
- Required hang-tags that must be displayed on all student vehicles parked on campus lots.
- Parking Hangtag
- The required permit that must be displayed on the rearview mirror of any vehicle parked on campus.
- PART
- Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, the regional bus service that stops at the Graham campus.
- PART Route 4
- The regional transit bus route that provides public transportation to the Main Campus.
- Pony Card
- The official student ID card used for library services and on-campus printing.
- Powell
- The Powell Building, which houses health, science, and creative programs.
- Powell Building
- An academic facility on the Carrington-Scott campus.
- S Building
- The Student Services Building, where students go for admissions, financial aid, and ID cards.
- S104
- The specific suite in the S Building where students must go to get their photo ID and parking hang-tag.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Single Sign-On
- The unified login system (SSO) used to access all student digital accounts including email and Moodle.
- Student Support Center
- Located in Main 233, this is the primary office for the food pantry and emergency resources.
- Suite 104
- The specific office in the S Building where students must go to have their ID photos taken.
- The B Building
- The Biotechnology and Medical Center, housing specialized labs for science and healthcare programs.
- The Learning Center
- The central hub for free tutoring, writing assistance, and academic testing.
- The Link
- The Student Success Center providing tutoring, advising, and career services.
- The Writing Center
- A free campus resource providing tutoring and feedback on student essays and research papers.
- Waterline
- The student-run news publication that covers campus events and student life.
- Watermark
- The student success and engagement platform (formerly Aviso) used for messaging advisors and tracking academic progress.
- Writing Center
- A campus service providing free assistance with papers and writing assignments, located in the LRC.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Semester 2026 runs May 21, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 44 approved campus terms and 46 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.