Academic calendar
Automne 2026 runs Aug 17, 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
- ACSF
- Association des étudiantes et des étudiants du Cégep de Sainte-Foy; the primary student union representing student interests.
C
- CDE
- Comité de l'environnement; the student-led environmental committee focused on campus sustainability.
- Cégepien
- A term used to describe a student currently enrolled in the Cégep level of education.
D
- Distributrices
- Vending machines scattered across wings, often the only food source during late-night study sessions.
L
- La caf
- The main cafeteria located in the Pavillon principal, serving hot meals and daily specials.
- La Coop
- The student cooperative store where students buy snacks, coffee, and pre-packaged meals alongside school supplies.
- La rés
- Common shorthand used by students when referring to the campus residence halls.
- Le Bistro
- A smaller dining area offering coffee, sandwiches, and a more relaxed atmosphere than the main cafeteria.
- Le Plateau
- The large central student lounge and activity hub where events and social gatherings take place.
- Les Dynamiques
- The collective name for all official varsity sports teams representing the Cégep.
- Les résidences
- The on-campus student housing complex located at the corner of Chemin Sainte-Foy and Jean-Brillant.
M
- MIO
- Internal messaging system (Messagerie Interne Omnivox); students use it as a verb ('MIO-moi') to mean 'send me a message'.
O
- Omnivox
- The essential digital portal used for checking schedules, grades, and official college documents.
S
- Socio
- Service de l'animation socioculturelle; the department responsible for organizing clubs, shows, and cultural events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- API
- Aide pédagogique individuel; the academic advisors assigned to students to help with course selection and graduation requirements.
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- Bistro Coopsco
- caf_t_ria_coopsco_sainte_foy
- Cafétéria Coopsco Sainte-Foy
- COOP
- The campus bookstore where students must purchase their specific course manuals, lab coats, and required materials.
- L'Espace ID
- The service counter where students obtain their official ID cards and bus pass validation.
- Le Centre sportif
- The athletic complex containing the gym, pool, and training facilities.
- Marguerite-Bourgeoys
- A major wing or pavilion often referred to simply as 'Marguerite,' housing social science and humanities classes.
- Pavillon de la santé
- The specialized building dedicated to nursing and health-related technology programs.
- Pavillon principal
- The central building of the campus housing most administrative services and general classrooms.
- RTC
- Réseau de transport de la Capitale; the city bus system that is the primary mode of transport for most students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Automne 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 10 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.