Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 1st Session
- Fall 2026 2nd Session
- Spring 2027 1st 7-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027 - Full Term
- Spring 2027 2nd 7-Week Session
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- C-Store
- The campus convenience store for grab-and-go snacks, drinks, and basic supplies.
- Chatt State
- The ubiquitous shorthand name used by students and faculty for the college.
G
- Global Scholars
- The college's honors program focused on international education and rigorous academics.
L
- LEAD
- A student leadership program focused on professional development and campus involvement.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic advising and tutoring for eligible students.
T
- The Bean
- The campus coffee shop located in the Student Center that serves Starbucks products.
- The Tiger
- The school mascot and the primary brand name for campus services (e.g., TigerWeb, Tiger ID).
- Tiger Cafe
- The primary cafeteria located in the Student Center offering hot meals and grill items.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bursar
- The office where students pay tuition, fees, and resolve account holds.
- CAT
- The Center for Advanced Technology, used for technical and industrial training programs.
- CBI
- The Center for Business and Industry, housing business-related courses and corporate training.
- CETAS
- The Center for Engineering, Technology, and Applied Science building.
- eLearn
- The online learning management system (Brightspace/D2L) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- HSC
- The Health Science Center, home to nursing, dental hygiene, and other medical programs.
- IMC
- The Information Media Center, which houses the campus library and computer labs.
- OMN
- The Omniplex, a central building housing the bookstore, financial aid, and various classrooms.
- The Green
- The central outdoor grassy quad used for student activities, club fairs, and relaxation.
- The Kolwyck
- Common reference to the Kolwyck Library and Information Commons located in the IMC.
- Tiger Alerts
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus closures or safety.
- Tiger ID
- The official student identification card required for library access, printing, and campus events.
- TigerWeb
- The essential student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and accessing financial aid.
- Wacker
- The Wacker Institute, a specialized training facility located within the CETAS building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 14 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.