Alpena Community CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Alpena, MI. Operating on a semester system.

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Alpena, MI
2K+ students
@alpenacc.edu
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Total Enrollment

College

Institution Type

1

Housing Buildings

200

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Alpena Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Summer Semester 2026 - All 12-week Session
  2. Summer Term 2026
  3. Summer Semester 2026 - 2nd 6-week Session
  4. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  5. Spring Semester 2027

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Campus language

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6 terms

A

ACCSA
Alpena Community College Student Association, the campus student government.

C

College Park
The on-campus apartment complex for student housing.

L

Lumberjack Lounge
A student social space and dining area for snacks and light meals.
Lumberjacks
The official mascot and collective name for Alpena Community College students and athletes.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.

T

The Galley
The primary cafeteria and food service area located in the Newport Center.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Blackboard
The learning management system (LMS) where students access course materials and online classes.
BTC
Besser Technical Center, which houses technical, trade, and health programs.
food_for_thought
Food For Thought
Lumberjack ID
The official student identification card required for library access, gym use, and campus events.
NPC
Newport Center, the main hub for student services, administration, and the bookstore.
NRC
Charles R. Donnelly Natural Resources Center, focused on science and environmental labs.
Self-Service
The online student portal used for course registration, financial aid, and viewing grades.
Starfish
An online communication tool used for academic advising, tutoring requests, and student success alerts.
the_lumberjack_shack
The Lumberjack Shack
VLH
Van Lare Hall, the building containing the library, classrooms, and faculty offices.
WCCT
World Center for Concrete Technology, a specialized facility for concrete industry training.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 11 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.

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Life in Alpena for Alpena Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Alpena.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$650

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

1,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Thunder Bay Transportation Authority bus

Nearest Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

44°F

Avg Snowfall

60 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Alpena Community College

ACC Receives Highest Level of Opinion in 2025 Audit

Alpena Community College received an unmodified (clean) opinion in its fiscal year 2025 audit, indicating its financial statements are presented fairly with no cause for concern. The board also approved several policy updates and authorized actions related to the new student housing project.

Oct 17, 2025

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Board of Trustees Reviews Anti-Hazing Policy and Audit Report

The ACC Board of Trustees met to review the 2025 audit report and conducted a first reading of a proposed new Anti-Hazing Policy. The meeting was open to the public, with additional agenda items including policy and procedure updates.

Oct 16, 2025

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Upcoming Special Board Meeting on Student Housing Construction Bids

A special board meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025, to consider bids related to the construction of new student housing on the Alpena Campus. The meeting will be held in the Roger C. Bauer Board Room with virtual attendance available.

Jun 19, 2025

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ACC Board Approves Changes to Tuition Waiver Policy and Financial Report

The Board of Trustees approved changes to Policy 5011 (Tuition Waiver for Campus Activity Program) and reviewed the financial report showing increases in property tax receipts, tuition/fee receipts, and state aid compared to the previous year.

Jun 19, 2025

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Teresa Duncan Appointed to MCCA Board of Directors

Trustee Teresa Duncan was appointed as Alternate Trustee Director representing Alpena Community College on the Michigan Community College Association Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term, effective July 1, 2025.

Jun 19, 2025

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Alpena Community College

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2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Calkins Hall

Capacity: 120

Room types: single, double

Rogers Hall

Capacity: 80

Room types: single, double, suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@alpenacc.edu

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