Academic calendar
Summer Quarter 2026 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- AAS
- Associate in Applied Science, the primary degree designation students work toward in technical programs
- ABA
- American Bar Association, referring to the specific accreditation of the paralegal program
- AOS
- Associate of Occupational Studies, the specific type of degree awarded for many of the college's vocational programs.
- AWS
- The Amazon Web Services Cloud Institute, a major tech partnership and program at the school.
- AWS Academy
- The Amazon Web Services training partnership for technology and cloud computing students
C
- Campus
- The new brand name of the institution, often used by newer students to refer to the school's online and physical presence.
- CMA
- Certified Medical Assistant; often used to refer to the student cohort or the professional certification group.
L
- Lambda Nu
- The national honor society for students in the radiologic and imaging sciences.
M
- Madison Commons
- The nearby shopping center area where students typically go for lunch (Starbucks, fast food) due to the lack of a formal cafeteria.
- MTI
- The former name of the institution (MTI College), still widely used by students, faculty, and alumni
N
- NALA
- National Association of Legal Assistants, the professional body associated with the Paralegal program.
- NCCT
- National Center for Competency Testing, the certification body for medical assistant students
P
- Paul Mitchell
- Common shorthand for the cosmetology program and its dedicated facilities on the campus
- Phase One
- The introductory classroom-based portion of the cosmetology or barbering curriculum before students reach 'The Floor'.
- PMTS
- Paul Mitchell The School, the specific division for cosmetology students at Campus.
S
- Student Council
- The primary student leadership organization on campus.
T
- The Breakroom
- The designated on-campus area for students to eat and take breaks between vocational classes.
- The Floor
- The practical clinical area where cosmetology students work on real clients rather than mannequins.
- The Lab
- Generic term used by students to refer to the hands-on training rooms for Medical Assistant or IT programs.
- The Lounge
- The designated student break area and vending space on campus where students eat between classes
- The Madison Site
- A common way students refer to the physical campus location to distinguish it from online-only offerings
- The Paul Mitchell
- Shorthand for the Paul Mitchell the School at Campus cosmetology program
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Campus Login
- The central student portal used for administrative tasks, financial aid, and official records.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where all coursework, syllabi, and assignments are hosted.
- Career Services
- The department providing lifetime job placement assistance, resume workshops, and interview prep for graduates
- Financial Aid Office
- The central point for managing FAFSA and tuition payment plans
- Handshake
- The platform used by the Career Services department to connect students with local employers.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which serves as the campus library and computer lab for student research.
- Madison
- The main physical campus facility located on Madison Avenue in Sacramento.
- Madison
- Shorthand for the physical campus location on Madison Avenue in Sacramento.
- Madison Ave
- The main thoroughfare and primary landmark used to describe the campus location and surrounding amenities
- Madison Campus
- The main college facility located at 5221 Madison Avenue in Sacramento
- Main Building
- The primary facility located at 5221 Madison Ave housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Paul Mitchell
- The Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento wing, which is a major part of the Campus (formerly MTI) facility.
- Paul Mitchell School
- The dedicated building/wing housing the cosmetology and barbering programs
- Placement
- The Career Services department responsible for helping students find jobs and internships post-graduation.
- SacRT
- Sacramento Regional Transit; the public bus system that students use to reach the Madison Avenue campus.
- Student Portal
- The administrative online hub for checking attendance records, official grades, and financial aid status
- The Barbering Floor
- The specialized practical training area for students enrolled in the barbering program.
- The Front Desk
- The main reception area where students check in, handle administrative queries, and meet visitors.
- The Hub
- The official student portal used to access academic records, financial aid information, and schedules.
- The Kit
- The professional-grade toolset (shears, clippers, etc.) issued to students in trade programs, often a significant part of the initial program cost.
- The Lab
- General student shorthand for the specialized medical assistant or computer technology training rooms.
- The Portal
- The Student Portal used for administrative tasks like checking financial aid status and official grades.
- The Salon
- The specific area of campus dedicated to the Paul Mitchell the School cosmetology program
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Quarter 2026 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 23 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.