Academic calendar
Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER-10 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 262
- Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER-81
- Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER 51Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER-51
- Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER-10Relevant now
- Term 262M
- Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER 52Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER-52
- Fin del ciclo escolar 2025-2026
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A
- AMC
- Anna Maria College, the primary shorthand for the institution.
- Amcat
- The official mascot and nickname for students at Anna Maria College.
- Amcat Nation
- A term used to describe the collective spirit and community of the college.
- Amcats
- The official nickname and mascot for the college's athletic teams and student body.
- Ana
- Anacapa Hall, a popular freshman residence hall at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) known for its social atmosphere.
- Anacrime
- A local slang term used by students in the Orange County area to refer to the city of Santa Ana, often used in a self-deprecating or cautionary way.
- Anne Marie
- Anne Marie Hall, a student residence building.
- Appleby
- Appleby Hall, a residential building for students.
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the primary student leadership and advocacy body.
B
- Board Plan
- The mandatory meal plan required for all residential students living in campus housing at the University of North Alabama.
- Bristol Tech
- An older local nickname for the college, occasionally used by long-time residents.
- Bungalows
- Local student slang for temporary or portable classroom structures often found on Southern California campuses like SAC.
C
- CEC
- Centennial Education Center, a major off-site division of Santa Ana College providing continuing education.
- CPC
- Collegiate Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities.
D
- D-Building
- Common shorthand for the Dunlap Hall building, a primary location for liberal arts classes.
- Don Express
- A quick-service food and snack shop located between Dunlap and Phillips Hall.
- Dons
- The official nickname and mascot for Santa Ana College students.
- DSPS
- Disabled Students Programs and Services, offering academic accommodations and support.
E
- el Don
- The award-winning campus student newspaper and journalism program.
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students with economic or educational disadvantages.
F
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek community on campus.
G
- Grab-N-Go
- The quick-service food and snack station located in the Johnson Student Center (JSC-116).
- GUC
- The Guillot University Center, which houses multiple dining options like the Rice Box and Sub Connection.
I
- ICC
- Inter-Club Council, the organizing body for all student-run clubs on campus.
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.
J
- Johnson
- Shorthand for the Johnson Student Center, the primary hub for food and student services.
L
- Lafayette
- Lafayette Hall, one of the campus housing options.
- Leo and Una
- The names of the two live African lions that serve as the university's mascots.
M
- Madonna
- Madonna Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
- Mane Card
- The official student identification card used for access and payments.
- Mane Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans and campus currency (Dining Dollars).
- Mane Market
- The primary on-campus dining hall and food court area.
- Mattielou
- Mattielou Hall, a modern suite-style residence hall.
- MCHS
- Middle College High School, a specialized program located on the Santa Ana College campus for high school students taking college courses.
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program for students in STEM fields.
N
- NASILP
- National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs, which facilitates less commonly taught language courses.
- North
- North Hall, a residential facility for students.
O
- Olive
- Olive Hall, a suite-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
P
- Paxton
- Refers to the local town, often used when discussing off-campus trips or local life.
R
- Rice
- Rice Hall, a student residence building.
- Rice Box
- An Asian-themed dining venue located within the GUC.
- Rivers
- Rivers Hall, a prominent residence hall on campus.
- Roar
- A common cheer or reference to the lion mascot and school spirit.
- Roar Lions
- The official spirit cry and greeting used by students and alumni.
S
- SAC
- The universal shorthand and primary nickname for Santa Ana College used by students and staff.
- SAC
- The universal shorthand for Santa Ana College itself.
- SAC Dorms
- General student shorthand for the limited residential facilities available to athletes and international students.
- SAC-bound
- A common phrase used by local high school students planning to transfer or attend the college.
- Santa Ana
- A residence hall at the University of New Mexico (UNM) or UC Riverside (UCR), often referred to by its full name or simply 'Ana' in local housing contexts.
- Santa Ana Hall
- A specific residence hall located at the University of New Mexico, often referred to simply as 'Santa Ana' by residents.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- SOAR
- Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration, the program for incoming freshmen.
- South
- South Hall, a residential facility for students.
- Step Sing
- A long-standing annual musical competition between student organizations.
- Sub Connection
- A deli-style dining option in the GUC featuring wraps and salads.
T
- The Caf
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Johnson Student Center.
- The Cafe
- The coffee and juice bar located within the Johnson Student Center (JSC-118).
- The Cafeteria
- General student term for the main dining hall in the Johnson Center where hot meals are served.
- The Commons
- A central dining and social hub for students.
- The Don
- The official mascot of the college; students often refer to themselves or the school community as 'Dons'.
- The Don Express
- The quick-service snack bar and convenience store on campus.
- The Flor-Ala
- The official student-run newspaper of the university.
- The Fountain
- The Harrison Plaza fountain, a central meeting spot and site of the 'Lucky Dip' tradition.
- The Grill
- The quick-service dining area within the student center known for burgers and snacks.
- The GUC
- The Guillot University Center, which houses various dining options like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
- The Hill
- A common reference to the campus location or specific elevated areas of the grounds.
- The Hill
- A specific area or cluster of student housing and services, also home to a student-operated credit union branch.
- The Hub
- A central student gathering spot often used for quick bites and socializing.
- The Mane
- A common prefix or term used for campus services (e.g., Mane Safety, Mane Market).
- The Mane
- The primary dining hall or food service area on campus, named after the lion mascot.
- The Mane Room
- The primary campus dining hall, named after the university's lion mascot.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor gathering space between the main academic buildings.
- The SAC
- Common shorthand used by students to refer to Santa Ana College itself.
- The Shoals
- The local metropolitan area (Florence, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Sheffield) surrounding the campus.
- The Spot
- The official student lounge and recreation center (JSC-101) where students socialize and find snacks.
- The Village
- The on-campus student housing complex at Santa Ana College, technically known as the Rancho Santiago Community College District Student Housing.
- The Yard
- The central grassy area of campus where students hang out between classes.
U
- UAGM
- Universidad Ana G. Méndez, the overarching university system acronym.
- UPC
- University Program Council, responsible for organizing campus events and activities.
V
- VCSA
- Vietnamese Catholic Student Association, a prominent student organization active at Santa Ana College and other local campuses.
- VRC
- Veterans Resource Center, a dedicated space and support service for student veterans.
W
- WOW
- The WOW Café and Wingery located in the Student Recreation Center.
Z
- Zot
- While primarily a UC Irvine term, it is frequently heard among students in the surrounding Santa Ana/Irvine area.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Hold
- A restriction placed on a student's account for unpaid parking tickets or fees, preventing registration or transcript requests.
- AMC Alert
- The emergency notification system used for campus safety and weather closures.
- Bibb Graves
- Bibb Graves Hall, a central administrative and academic building.
- Book Voucher
- An ASG-sponsored program that provides financial assistance to students for purchasing textbooks.
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- Cafeterías y Restaurantes (General)
- Canvas
- The primary Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials.
- Cesar Chavez
- The Cesar Chavez Building, a central academic and student services hub.
- Chavez
- The Cesar Chavez Building, which houses the Academic Computing Center (ACC).
- Chavez Building
- The Cesar Chavez Business and Computer Center, named after the civil rights leader.
- Collier
- Collier Library, the primary research and study facility on campus.
- Cook Gym
- The G.W. Cook Gymnasium, used for athletics and physical education.
- Dunlap
- Dunlap Hall, a major academic building housing the Honors Program and Learning Center.
- Dunlap Hall
- A major multi-story academic building housing various departments.
- Ed Plan
- Shorthand for the Educational Plan, a mandatory roadmap students must complete with a counselor.
- Flowers Hall
- The main athletic arena and home to the basketball and volleyball teams.
- Founders
- Founders Hall, a key administrative and academic building.
- Foundress
- Foundress Hall, a key administrative and academic building at Anna Maria College.
- GUC
- Guillot University Center, the hub for student life and dining.
- Harrison Fountain
- The iconic landmark and central meeting spot on the University of North Alabama campus.
- Information Commons
- The library and technology center, frequently shortened to 'The Commons' in a study context.
- Johnson Center
- The central student hub (Building S) housing the bookstore, financial aid, and dining services.
- JSC
- Johnson Student Center, the main hub for student services and activities.
- Keller
- Keller Hall, which houses the University Police and Parking Services in its basement.
- Keller Basement
- The physical location for Parking Services and the University Police Department.
- Late Start
- A common term for classes that begin mid-semester rather than at the standard start date.
- Lion Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Mane Card
- The essential student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Mane Safety
- The campus security and safety service available to students.
- Morsani
- Morsani Hall, a building known for its dining options and residential spaces.
- Nealley
- The Nealley Library, the main campus library and research center.
- Nealley Library
- The main campus library providing research resources and study spaces.
- Norton
- Norton Auditorium, the main venue for large-scale performances and assemblies.
- OCTA
- Orange County Transportation Authority; students frequently use the 'U-Pass' for discounted bus transit to campus.
- OCTA Pass
- A free bus pass for students that is activated directly onto the student ID card for use on local transit.
- OneCard
- The multi-purpose student ID used for building access, dining, and library services.
- Parking Portal
- The online system used by students to register vehicles, pay citations, and manage parking permits.
- Phillips
- Phillips Hall Theatre, the campus venue for performing arts and large events.
- Phillips Hall
- The campus performing arts theater and main venue for music and drama events.
- Portal
- The online student dashboard used for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- SAC ID
- The mandatory photo identification card required for campus services and bus pass activation.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Socquet
- Socquet House, often associated with specific campus services or departments.
- SRC
- Student Recreation Center, the main facility for fitness and intramural sports.
- Student Life Fee
- An optional fee that provides students with access to discounts, free events, and the Book Voucher program.
- Sykes
- Sykes College of Business, a major academic building often referred to by its shorthand name.
- Tessmann
- The Tessmann Planetarium, a landmark building on the Santa Ana campus.
- The A Building
- The Cesar Chavez Student Services Center, housing admissions and financial aid.
- The Commons
- A central student hub at the University of North Alabama housing the Writing Center and other student services.
- The Flor-Ala
- The official student-run newspaper providing campus news and updates.
- The GUC
- The Guillot University Center, the main student union building.
- The L Building
- The Nealley Library, the main academic research and study building.
- The Planetarium
- The Tessmann Planetarium, a landmark building used for astronomy classes and public shows.
- The Res
- Student shorthand for the Office of Residence Life or the act of living on campus.
- The S Building
- The Science Center, a major hub for STEM classes and labs.
- The Shuttle
- The transportation service connecting the campus to the Worcester Consortium schools.
- The T Building
- The Technical Education building, used for vocational and trade programs.
- The Village
- A cluster of modular classrooms (VL-300) located on the south side of campus.
- Trinity
- Trinity Hall, used for various academic and campus functions.
- VL
- The Village, a set of modular buildings housing classrooms and the Health and Wellness Center.
- WebAdvisor
- The legacy student information system, often still referenced by older students and faculty.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 PT 2026 SUMMER-10 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 83 approved campus terms and 60 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.