Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter 2027
Campus language
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A
- AGÉCA
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Collège d'Ahuntsic; the primary student union representing all students.
C
- COOP
- The student cooperative bookstore and shop where textbooks, supplies, and school branded gear are sold.
- CPD
- Comité de protection des droits; a student committee focused on protecting student rights within the college.
L
- L'Escale
- The student-managed social hub and cafe offering snacks, coffee, and a space for student life activities.
- La caf
- The main cafeteria located in Pavillon C where hot meals are served.
- Les résidences
- The student housing located on Saint-Hubert street, adjacent to the campus, primarily used by out-of-town students.
- Levée de cours
- A student-voted class cancellation, usually related to a general assembly or a student strike.
M
- MIO
- Messaging Interne Omnivox; used as a verb (e.g., 'Mio-moi') meaning to send a message via the internal student portal.
P
- Période libre
- A scheduled gap between classes, often spent in the library or L'Escale.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Café qu'on sert (Café étudiant)
- caf_t_ria_du_bloc_g
- Cafétéria du bloc G
- Carte OPUS
- The public transit card; students must obtain a student-rate version often facilitated through the college's registrar office.
- Omnivox
- The central web portal used for everything from checking grades and schedules to paying tuition fees.
- Pavillon A
- Also known as Pavillon Saint-Ignace, housing administrative offices and general classrooms.
- Pavillon B
- Also known as Pavillon François-de-Laval.
- Pavillon C
- Also known as Pavillon Jérôme-Lalande, containing the main cafeteria and student services.
- Pavillon G
- The sports complex (Complexe sportif) which includes the gymnasium and fitness facilities.
- Pavillon T
- The technology building, housing specialized laboratories and technical program equipment.
- Plan de cours
- The course outline provided in the first week, essential for understanding grading schemes and deadlines.
- Récupérer son horaire
- The critical start-of-semester process of confirming your registration and downloading your course schedule via Omnivox.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.