Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 - PT1 First Part of Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ATI
- Advanced Technologies Institute, a specialized program and group of students focused on advanced technical education.
B
- BSA
- Black Student Association, an organization focused on cultural awareness and student support.
C
- Commuter Campus
- Cleveland State Community College does not have on-campus housing; students typically live off-campus or commute from home.
- Cougar Cafe
- The primary cafeteria located in the Adkisson Administration Building.
- Cougar Connection
- The monthly student newsletter delivered via email to keep students informed of campus events.
- Cougar Days
- The designated orientation and registration events held for incoming high school seniors.
- Cougar Den
- The campus food pantry and expansion services located in the Student Center (U-108B) providing food assistance to students.
- CougarAlert
- The campus emergency notification system used for weather closings and safety alerts.
- CougarNet
- The central online portal used by students to access email, grades, and registration.
- Cougars
- The official mascot and collective name for Cleveland State students and athletic teams.
L
- Late Night Against Procrastination
- A popular recurring event where the library stays open late with extra support and snacks before finals.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, for students in the OTA program.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a program providing academic and personal support to eligible students.
- Stress Dogs
- Therapy dogs brought to campus during finals week to help students relax.
- Student Center
- The primary hub for dining services, vending, and student social life on the main campus.
- Student Host Ambassadors
- A group of student leaders who represent the college at official events and tours.
- Student Senate
- The governing branch of the SGA that meets bi-weekly to discuss campus policies and club funding.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, a support group for military-affiliated students.
T
- The Cougar
- The school mascot, often used to refer to the college's athletic teams or the school spirit in general.
- The Den
- The student lounge and recreation area located within the Student Center.
- The Den
- The Cougar Den, a student lounge and social area offering snacks and a place to hang out.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area on the main campus where student events are often held.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Building
- D.F. Adkisson Administration Building, housing administrative offices and services.
- AAB
- Adkisson Administration Building, housing executive offices and administrative services.
- Ad Building
- The Administration Building, which houses executive offices and business services.
- Adkisson
- The Adkisson Administration Building, housing the cafeteria and administrative offices.
- Barker
- The Mary T. Barker Humanities Building, home to arts and language departments.
- Career Ed
- The Career Education Building, housing vocational and technical programs.
- College ID
- The mandatory photo identification card required to access the Fitness Center, Library, and Testing Center.
- Cougar Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus closures or safety.
- Cougar ID
- The official student identification card required for library and lab access.
- CougarAlert
- The emergency notification system for campus closures and weather alerts.
- CougarID
- The official student identification card required for library services and campus events.
- CougarNet
- The central online portal used by students to access email, grades, and registration.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the learning management system used for online and hybrid course materials.
- E-Building
- Career Education Building, where many technical and vocational classes are held.
- Fitness Center
- The on-campus gym facility located in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium, free for students with a valid ID.
- G-Building
- L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium, the site for athletics and the fitness center.
- H-Building
- Mary T. Barker Humanities Building, used for arts and humanities classes.
- Health and Science
- The Health and Science Center, used for nursing and science laboratory classes.
- Hite
- The Carl Hite Math and Science Building, where most STEM classes are held.
- HSC
- Health Science Center, the facility for nursing and allied health programs.
- HUM
- Humanities Building, where most English, arts, and social science classes are held.
- Humanities
- The Mary T. Barker Humanities Building, where many general education classes are held.
- J-Building
- George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center, used for community events and performances.
- JCHC
- Johnson Cultural Heritage Center, the campus venue for theater and arts events.
- Johnson
- The George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center, which includes the campus theater.
- Johnson Center
- The George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center, which includes the campus theater.
- L-Building
- The Library Building, containing the campus library and study spaces.
- Lane
- The L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium, the main athletic facility on campus.
- Lane Gym
- The L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium, the main athletic facility on campus.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester (often 10-week sessions) rather than at the start of the traditional term.
- LRC
- Learning Resources Center, which contains the campus library and tutoring services.
- Mathis
- The George L. Mathis Student Center, often referred to as Building U.
- MHEC
- The McMinn Higher Education Center, the college's satellite campus located in Athens, TN.
- Moore Building
- The L. Quentin Moore Student Center, containing the cafeteria, bookstore, and student lounge.
- N-Building
- Health and Science Center, the newest facility for nursing and health science programs.
- N#
- The unique student identification number (starting with 'N') used for all official college business and logins.
- Navigate
- The student success platform used for scheduling advising appointments and tracking academic progress.
- Norman Chapel Road
- The primary back-entrance road used by students to access the campus from I-75 Exit 25.
- S-Building
- Carl Hite Math and Science Building, housing science labs and math classrooms.
- Science
- The building dedicated to science labs and classrooms.
- Success Coach
- A dedicated advisor assigned to first-time students to guide them through their first 24 credit hours.
- T-Building
- Technology Building, also housing the Cleveland/Bradley Business Incubator.
- TC
- Technology Center, housing technical, vocational, and workforce development programs.
- Tech
- The Technology Building, used for computer science and industrial technology courses.
- The Ad Building
- The Administration Building, housing executive offices.
- The Hub
- The one-stop student services center for admissions, financial aid, and records.
- The Humanities Building
- The Humanities and Social Sciences Building, where most general education classes are held.
- The Johnson Building
- The George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center, which includes the campus theater.
- The L
- The Library and Learning Resources Center.
- The L Building
- The Library and Learning Resources Center, containing the campus library and tutoring services.
- The McMinn Center
- The off-campus instructional site located in Athens, Tennessee.
- The Science Building
- The Health and Science Center, the primary facility for nursing and science lab courses.
- The Tech Building
- The George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center and Technology building.
- The U
- The University Center, which houses the cafeteria, bookstore, and student services.
- TN Promise
- A state program providing two years of tuition-free attendance for high school graduates who meet residency and service requirements.
- TN Reconnect
- A state initiative allowing adult learners to attend community college tuition-free to earn an associate degree or certificate.
- U-Building
- George L. Mathis Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Work-Study
- On-campus employment opportunities for students as part of their financial aid package.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 - PT1 First Part of Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 58 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.