Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Mid-Start Session
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 6 of 6 terms
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
R
- Redhawks
- The official mascot and collective name for CVCC students and athletic teams.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SkillsUSA
- A professional organization for students enrolled in training programs for technical, skilled, and service occupations.
T
- The Valley
- A common shorthand nickname used by students and staff to refer to the college.
V
- Valley Bistro
- The main on-campus dining facility located in the Cuyler A. Dunbar Building.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system used for online course content and assignments.
- CAD
- The Cuyler A. Dunbar Building, which houses administrative offices and the Valley Bistro.
- campus_store_coffee_snack_shop
- Campus Store Coffee & Snack Shop
- East Campus
- A separate campus facility located nearby that houses specific technical and vocational programs.
- hawk_s_nest
- Hawk's Nest
- MyCVCC
- The single sign-on portal used by students to access email, Blackboard, and other digital services.
- Redhawk Card
- The official student identification card used for campus services and identification.
- REP
- The Robert E. Paap Building, primarily used for classroom instruction.
- Self-Service
- The online platform where students register for classes, view grades, and manage financial aid.
- Tarlton
- The Tarlton Complex, the campus center for athletics, physical education, and large events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 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.