Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ABK
- Alpha Beta Kappa, the national honor society for private colleges
- Allied Health
- Collective term for the various medical and healthcare programs offered at the campus.
- Allied Health
- The Allied Health Student Club for medical assisting and sonography students
- Ambassadors
- Ambassador Student Association, the primary student leadership group
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the primary student leadership body
- ASRT
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists, referring to the student chapter for imaging majors.
- ATI
- The Assessment Technologies Institute testing and prep platform used extensively in the nursing curriculum
C
- Call time
- The specific time students are required to be on set or in class for a production.
- Cardio
- Shorthand for the Cardiovascular Sonography program.
- CCH
- The common abbreviation for the City College Hollywood campus
- CCH
- Columbia College Hollywood, the common acronym used by students and staff to refer to the institution.
- Check-offs
- The high-stakes practical exams where students must demonstrate specific medical skills to instructors.
- City
- Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to City College.
- Clinical
- Off-campus practical rotations at local hospitals or clinics required for graduation.
- Clinicals
- The mandatory off-site hospital or clinic rotations for medical students
- Clocking in
- The process of recording attendance hours, a requirement for students in vocational and medical programs to meet state certification standards.
- Crafty
- Shorthand for 'craft services,' referring to the food and snacks provided on student film sets, often the primary source of food during production days.
- Cru
- Campus Crusade for Christ, a Christian student ministry active on campus.
- Cubs
- The official mascot and collective name for LACC students
D
- Dailies
- The raw, unedited footage shot during the day that students review to check for quality and continuity.
- DGA
- While a professional guild, students frequently use this to refer to the Directors Guild of America due to the school's proximity and industry ties.
E
- EMS
- Emergency Medical Services program and its associated student cohort.
- EOP&S
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, offering academic and financial assistance
F
- FSA
- Florida Student Association; often referenced in relation to state-level student advocacy and financial aid.
H
- Harry's
- Harry's Food Truck, which serves the north side of campus and the Student Union area
- HESI
- The standardized exams nursing students must pass to progress through the program and prepare for the NCLEX.
- Hollywood
- The term used by students to specify this branch campus versus the Fort Lauderdale or Altamonte Springs locations.
- Hollywood Campus
- A popular nickname for LACC due to its historic location in East Hollywood
L
- Latinos United
- A student organization focused on Hispanic and Latino student community and culture.
- Legal Eagles
- The Legal Assisting Student Club
N
- NAVTA
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, the student chapter for vet tech majors.
- NSNA
- National Student Nurses' Association; the professional organization for students enrolled in the Nursing program.
- NTHS
- National Technical Honor Society, an organization recognizing excellence in workforce education.
- Nursing Club
- The Nursing Student Club for students in the RN and BSN programs
O
- OSS
- Office of Special Services, providing accommodations for students with disabilities
P
- Picture wrap
- The phrase used to signal the completion of filming for a project or a specific day.
R
- Rad Tech
- Shorthand for the Radiology Technician program.
- Rotations
- Common shorthand for clinical rotation assignments
S
- SCNAVTA
- Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, a prominent professional organization for Vet Tech students.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory clinical uniform that students in medical and veterinary programs must wear while on campus.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary student leadership and advocacy body on campus.
- Sim
- Short for the Simulation Lab, where nursing and EMS students practice on high-fidelity mannequins.
- Sim Lab
- The Simulation Laboratory, where students practice on high-fidelity medical mannequins.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association; the primary professional organization for nursing students at the Hollywood campus.
- Sonos
- Students in the Cardiovascular Sonography program
- SRT
- Student Radiologic Technology Association; the student group for those enrolled in the Rad Tech program.
- Student Lounge
- The primary on-campus area for breaks and vending machines, located on the second floor.
T
- Taft Plaza
- The nearby commercial shopping center where students frequently go for off-campus lunch and coffee.
- The Boards
- Professional certification exams (like the VTNE) that students prepare for
- The Cub
- The Cub Snack Shop, a quick-service food location in the Student Union
- The Floor
- A term used by nursing students to refer to the hospital unit where they are performing their clinical rotation.
- The Lab
- General student shorthand for the Medical Assistant or Nursing clinical laboratories.
- The Lot
- The general campus area, treated with the reverence of a professional studio lot.
- The Lounge
- The designated student break area and social space on campus
- The Mic
- The Micropolitan, the primary student housing complex located near the campus.
- The Plaza
- The Taft Hollywood Shopping Center located directly across the street, frequently used by students for lunch at spots like Subway
- The Quad
- The central Main Quad area used for student gatherings and events
- The Union
- The Student Union cafeteria, offering a variety of hot meals and grab-and-go options
V
- Vet Tech
- Common student shorthand for those enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program.
- Vet Tech
- Veterinary Technician program and its associated student cohort.
- Vet Techs
- Students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program
- VRC
- Veterans Resource Center, providing support for student veterans
- VSA
- Veterinary Student Association, the primary student group for those in the Veterinary Technician major.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 6565 Taft
- The Taft Street Office Complex, the multi-story professional building that houses the Hollywood campus.
- 6565 Taft Street
- The office complex that houses the City College Hollywood campus.
- Ample parking
- The campus provides significant parking space for commuter students at the Taft Street office complex.
- BCT
- Broward County Transit, the public bus system that serves the campus via the Taft Street routes
- Call Sheets
- Essential daily documents distributed to students that outline the schedule, location, and requirements for film shoots.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials, assignments, and online discussions.
- Career Services
- The department responsible for assisting students with job placement, resume building, and interview prep.
- Cesar Chavez
- The Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building, the central administrative hub
- City College ID
- The mandatory identification card required for campus access and clinical site entry.
- Clausen
- Clausen Hall (CH), the campus music and performing arts building
- Clinicals
- Mandatory off-site practical rotations at hospitals or clinics required for graduation in the Nursing and Allied Health programs.
- Da Vinci
- Da Vinci Hall (DH), the primary building for art, design, and journalism
- Equipment Insurance
- A critical logistical requirement for students to check out high-end gear from The Cage.
- Franklin
- Franklin Hall (FH), a major multi-story classroom building
- Front Desk
- The main reception area and primary point of contact for student services and visitors
- FWS
- Federal Work Study; a program providing on-campus employment opportunities for eligible students.
- Holmes
- Holmes Hall (HH), a classroom and office building
- ID Badge
- A mandatory piece of identification that must be worn visibly at all times while on the Hollywood campus.
- Jefferson
- Jefferson Hall (JH), a major multi-story classroom building
- Lab attire
- Specific uniforms or scrubs required for students when practicing in the skills and simulation labs.
- LACC ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for library access and campus services
- Lot 1
- The main multi-level parking structure for student permit holders
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center; the campus library and primary hub for research, tutoring, and academic support.
- LRC
- The Library Resource Center; the campus hub for research, printing, and quiet study.
- MLK
- The Martin Luther King Jr. Library, the main campus library
- Mods
- Short for modules; the 5-week sub-terms that divide the academic quarter, allowing for frequent start dates.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials, assignments, and online testing.
- Orientation
- The mandatory introductory session held for all new students prior to their start date
- Parking
- Free student parking available in the designated lot surrounding the Taft Street building
- Parking permit decal
- A required sticker for all student vehicles to avoid being towed from the office complex lot.
- Placement
- The Career Services department responsible for helping graduates find employment in their field.
- Programmatic Orientation
- A separate, mandatory orientation for students in EMS, Nursing, and Surgical Tech programs
- Red Line
- The Metro B Line (formerly Red Line) station at Vermont/Santa Monica, the primary transit point for commuters
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress; the critical academic standing requirement students must maintain for financial aid eligibility.
- Start Date
- The specific Monday when a new set of quarter-based classes begins
- Student Portal
- The central online hub for accessing grades, attendance, and course materials
- Suite 200
- The primary administrative and classroom suite on the second floor
- Taft
- The main (and only) campus building located at 6565 Taft Street, housing all classrooms and labs.
- Taft
- Common student shorthand for the Hollywood campus location
- Taft Parking
- The designated parking area within the 6565 Taft Street complex available for student use.
- Taft Street
- The 6565 Taft Street office complex where the campus is located
- Teach-out
- The administrative process allowing current students to finish their programs following the college's announcement of closure.
- The 2nd Floor
- The main level of the campus containing the admissions office, library, and administrative services.
- The 3rd Floor
- The additional campus space used for specialized labs and classrooms
- The 4000
- The standard campus phone extension prefix (323-953-4000)
- The Badge
- The official student ID card required for building access and for verifying attendance hours in clinical labs.
- The Cage
- The equipment checkout room where students rent cameras, lighting, and sound gear.
- The Cage
- The central hub for all technical logistics; students must book gear in advance through a specific reservation system.
- The Comp Lab
- The computer laboratory used for digital coursework, testing, and student research.
- The Front Desk
- The primary point of contact for student services, parking permits, and general campus inquiries.
- The Hub
- The centralized online resource center for student services, administrative support, and campus announcements.
- The IRC
- The Information Resource Center, which functions as the campus library, computer lab, and study hub.
- The Lab
- General term for the simulation and skills labs used for medical and veterinary training.
- The Lounge
- The student gathering and eating area located within the campus facility.
- The LRC
- The Library Resource Center, the campus hub for research, tutoring, and quiet study.
- The LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which serves as the campus library and provides academic tutoring and research assistance.
- The Nursing Lab
- The simulation laboratory used by nursing students to practice clinical skills and patient care scenarios.
- The Portal
- The online student management system used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- The Sim Lab
- The high-fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab used for hands-on clinical training.
- The Soundstage
- The main production facility used for large-scale film shoots and classes.
- The Taft Building
- The main campus facility located at 6565 Taft Street, often referred to by its street name to distinguish it from other City College locations.
- The Theater
- The campus screening room used for viewing student projects and industry presentations.
- The Vet Lab
- The specialized clinical laboratory where Veterinary Technology students perform hands-on practical training.
- Virtual Bookstore
- The online platform where students must order their required textbooks
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 63 approved campus terms and 64 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.