Academic calendar
Automne 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Automne 2026Relevant now
- Hiver 2027
Campus language
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A
- AGECD
- Association Générale des Étudiantes et Étudiants du Cégep de Drummondville; the primary student union representing student interests.
C
- Cégepien
- A student attending the Cégep; the standard term for a student at this level of education in Quebec.
- COOP
- The student cooperative bookstore where students purchase textbooks, school supplies, and institutional merchandise.
L
- La caf
- The main campus cafeteria managed by the food service provider, located in the central hub of the building.
- Le Café Étudiant
- A student-operated coffee shop and social space often used for quick snacks and informal meetings.
- Le Central
- The primary private student residence complex located immediately adjacent to the campus, commonly used by students due to the lack of traditional on-campus dorms.
- Les résidences
- General term referring to student housing options near the campus, specifically the buildings on Rue Saint-Alphonse.
P
- Période libre
- A gap or 'free period' in a student's schedule, usually spent in the cafeteria or the library.
R
- RIASQ
- Réseau intercollégial des activités socioculturelles du Québec; the organization governing cultural competitions and events the Cégep participates in.
S
- Session
- A semester (Autumn or Winter); students typically measure their progress by sessions rather than years.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- API
- Aide pédagogique individuel; academic advisors who assist students with course selection, program changes, and graduation requirements.
- Bibliothèque
- The library/learning resource center, often referred to as the 'Centre de ressources éducatives'.
- caf_t_ria_du_c_gep_drummond
- Cafétéria du Cégep Drummond
- caf_tudiant_nouveau
- Café étudiant (nouveau)
- La Passerelle
- The prominent glass-walled bridge/walkway connecting different wings of the main building, often used as a meeting point.
- La Zone
- A dedicated student social and recreational space often used for gaming, lounging, or association events.
- Le Parvis
- The main outdoor entrance area and plaza where students congregate between classes.
- Le Pavillon des sports
- The athletics wing containing the gymnasiums and fitness facilities.
- Léa
- The learning management module within Omnivox where teachers upload course notes, assignments, and syllabi.
- MIO
- Messaging Internal to Omnivox; the primary and official method of communication between students and faculty.
- Omnivox
- The essential digital portal used for viewing course schedules, grades, tuition payments, and official documents.
- Plagiat
- Strictly enforced plagiarism policies that are a major focus during the first 'Session' orientation.
- Skytech
- The software suite (including Omnivox and Léa) that powers the college's administrative and pedagogical functions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Automne 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 13 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.