Academic calendar
Academic Year 2025-2026 runs Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2025-2026Relevant now
- Academic Holiday Schedule 2026
- Summer 2026
Campus language
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A
- ADN
- The Associate Degree in Nursing program for students pursuing an RN license.
- ATI
- The Assessment Technologies Institute testing platform used throughout the curriculum for prep and proctored exams.
- ATI
- Assessment Technologies Institute, the platform used for nursing modules and proctored exams.
B
- Bridge
- The LVN to RN transition program designed for licensed vocational nurses to become registered nurses.
- BRN
- Board of Registered Nursing, the state agency regulating the RN and LVN-to-RN programs.
- BVNPT
- Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, the state agency regulating the LVN program.
C
- Capping and Pinning
- The traditional ceremony marking a student's transition from the classroom to clinical practice or graduation.
- CCC
- Common shorthand for California Career College used in internal documents and by students.
- Check-offs
- The high-stakes practical exams where students must demonstrate nursing skills correctly to instructors.
- Clinicals
- The mandatory off-site practical training shifts at local hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- CNSA
- California Nursing Students' Association, the professional organization for nursing students at the college.
- Cohort
- The specific group of students who start and progress through the nursing program together.
M
- Med-Surg
- Shorthand for Medical-Surgical Nursing, often considered one of the most challenging courses in the program.
- Medsurg
- Medical-Surgical Nursing, often considered one of the most challenging core subjects in the program.
N
- NCLEX
- National Council Licensure Examination, the high-stakes exam students must pass after graduation to practice.
- NSNA
- National Student Nurses Association, the national professional body that students are encouraged to join for career development.
P
- Peds
- Shorthand for the Pediatrics rotation and associated coursework.
- Peds/OB
- The specialized clinical rotations for Pediatrics and Obstetrics.
S
- Skills Lab
- The on-campus simulation room where students practice nursing procedures on mannequins.
- SNA
- Student Nursing Association, the primary professional organization for students on campus.
T
- The Boards
- The NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN national licensure examinations taken after graduation.
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area on campus where students eat and gather between nursing modules.
- The Bridge
- The LVN-to-RN program designed for Licensed Vocational Nurses to become Registered Nurses.
- The Exit
- The final ATI Comprehensive Predictor exam that students must pass to be cleared for graduation.
- The Lounge
- The student breakroom area equipped with microwaves and vending machines for meal breaks.
- The Village
- Westfield Topanga & The Village, the nearby shopping and dining complex where students go for off-campus meals.
V
- VN
- The Vocational Nursing program, the school's primary certificate track.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ATI
- Assessment Technologies Institute; the standardized testing platform used for benchmarks and NCLEX preparation.
- BRN
- The California Board of Registered Nursing, which oversees the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.
- BVNPT
- The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, the state agency that regulates LVN licenses.
- Canoga
- The main campus facility located on Sherman Way in Canoga Park.
- Canoga Park
- The local neighborhood context for the campus, often used when discussing parking or local food options.
- Capping and Pinning
- The traditional nursing ceremony marking the transition from student to professional nurse.
- Clinical Packet
- The comprehensive set of medical records, titers, and certifications required before a student can enter a hospital site.
- Clinical Packets
- The comprehensive set of health records, vaccinations, and background documents required for hospital site clearance.
- Clinical Rotations
- The schedule of hospital shifts assigned to students each term.
- Clinical Site
- The external healthcare facility (hospital or clinic) where a student is assigned for their rotation.
- Clinical Sites
- Various local hospitals (e.g., Northridge Hospital) where students complete their required hands-on hours.
- Clinicals
- Off-site practical training shifts at local hospitals and long-term care facilities required for graduation.
- Computer Lab
- The dedicated space for taking proctored ATI exams and completing nursing simulations.
- Evening Session
- The alternative program schedule designed for students who work during the day.
- Financial Aid Office
- The administrative desk responsible for FAFSA, Pell Grants, and tuition payment plans.
- HESI
- Standardized entrance or exit exams used to evaluate student proficiency and program readiness.
- Live Scan
- The mandatory fingerprinting and background check process required for clinical placement and licensing.
- LVN to RN Bridge
- The specific pathway for Licensed Vocational Nurses to transition into the Registered Nursing program.
- NCLEX Prep
- Integrated training and review sessions specifically for the nursing license exam.
- Owensmouth
- The main (and only) campus facility located on Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park.
- Owensmouth Campus
- The primary facility located at 7003 Owensmouth Ave, often referred to by its street name.
- Placement
- The Career Services department that assists graduates with job searches and resume building.
- Scrub Policy
- The strict dress code requiring specific school-approved uniforms for all classes and clinical sites.
- Scrubs
- The specific school-mandated uniform required for all on-campus labs and clinical rotations.
- Simulation Lab
- A high-tech room designed to mimic a hospital environment for realistic clinical scenario training.
- Skills Lab
- The specialized simulation room where students practice hands-on nursing interventions before clinicals.
- Skills Lab
- The on-campus simulation room where students practice hands-on nursing techniques before clinicals.
- The Catalog
- The official Student Handbook and Catalog which contains the school's strict attendance and grading policies.
- The Lab
- The Nursing Skills Lab where students practice hands-on procedures like IV starts and wound care.
- The Lot
- The designated parking area for students, often noted for limited space during peak class hours.
- The Portal
- The online Student Information System used to track attendance, grades, and financial aid status.
- Theory
- The classroom-based portion of the nursing curriculum, as opposed to clinical or lab hours.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict requirement to wear school-approved scrubs and ID badges at all times on campus and at clinical sites.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2025-2026 runs Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 33 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.