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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
5 entries Jul 1 → Aug 12, 2026
Summer Quarter 2026
Sep 21 → Dec 8, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026 Relevant now
Jan 4 → Mar 23, 2027
Winter Quarter 2027
Apr 1 → Jun 17, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027
Jul 1 → Aug 12, 2027
Summer Quarter 2027
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A M P S T V A
ASB Associated Student Body, the student government organization at BBCC. M
MEChA Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, a student organization focused on Chicano culture and history. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SSS Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic and personal support. T
The Bend A common local and student nickname for Big Bend Community College.
The Bistro The Bistro at ATEC, a popular student dining spot located in the 1800 building.
The Dorms Common student shorthand for Viking Hall, the only on-campus housing facility. V
Vikes Short for Vikings, the official mascot and athletic identity of the college.
Viking Commons The main dining area located in the Student Center (1400 Building).
Viking Hall The primary on-campus residence hall for students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
ATEC The Advanced Technologies Education Center (Building 1800), housing the library and bistro.
Big Bend ID The official student identification card required for library access and campus services.
Canvas The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course materials and assignments.
ctcLink The centralized software system used by students for registration, tuition payment, and viewing grades.
Moberg The Moberg Library, located within the ATEC building.
The 1400 The Student Center building, which houses the bookstore, cafeteria, and student services.
The 2000 The Professional-Technical Education Center, housing various vocational programs.
Viking Alert The campus emergency notification system for weather closures or safety threats.
viking_eatery_coffeebar Viking Eatery & CoffeeBar
viking_food_pantry Viking Food Pantry
Wallenstien The Wallenstien Theater (Building 1100), used for performing arts and community events. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 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. Using DormWay at Big Bend Community College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Big Bend Community College
Lady Vikings Split Big Bend Crossover, Finish Weekend 2-2 The Big Bend volleyball team completed their crossover tournament with a balanced record.
Sep 13, 2026
Read More BBCC Foundation Executive Director LeAnne Parton Announces Retirement After 14 years of service, LeAnne Parton has announced her retirement from the BBCC Foundation.
Aug 18, 2026
Read More Big Bend Celebrates 60 Years of Japanese Agricultural Training Program The college marked a major milestone for its long-standing international agricultural program.
Jul 31, 2026
Read More RAVE Campus Alerts system is used for emergency notifications. RAVE Campus Alerts system is used for emergency notifications.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Big Bend Community College
We Are Vikings (WAV) Event September 17, 2026
A campus event for students to connect and celebrate being a Viking.
Fall Quarter Begins September 21, 2026
First day of instruction for the Fall 2026 quarter.
ASB Meet and Greet September 22, 2026
An opportunity for students to meet the Associated Student Body officers.
Last Day to Add a Class September 24, 2026
Final deadline for students to add classes for the Fall quarter.
ASB Hispanic Heritage Month Event September 28, 2026
A celebration hosted by the ASB in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
BBCC Fall Transfer Fair September 30, 2026
An event for students to meet with representatives from various transfer institutions.
ASB Blood Drive October 5, 2026
Campus-wide blood donation event organized by the ASB.
Star Scholars Luncheon October 9, 2026
Annual luncheon celebrating scholarship recipients and donors.
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