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College in Fountain Valley, CA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
7 entries Aug 24 → Oct 17, 2026
Fall 2026 First 8-week Classes
Aug 24 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Sep 21 → Nov 14, 2026
Fall 2026 Mid-8-week Classes
Sep 21 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 12-week Classes
Oct 19 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 8-week Classes
Jan 4 → Jan 29, 2027
Winter 2027
Jan 30 → May 29, 2027
Spring 2027
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A C M N P A
AGS Alpha Gamma Sigma, the California Community College Honor Scholarship Society.
ASG Associated Student Government, the primary student representative body. C
Canvas The online learning management system where students access course content and submit work. M
MyCoast The student portal used for registration, financial aid, and checking grades. N
NSLS National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
dolphin_pantry_fountain_valley Dolphin Pantry (Fountain Valley)
dolphin_pantry_newport_beach Dolphin Pantry (Newport Beach)
Fountain Valley The Student Services Center and administrative headquarters.
Garden Grove The Garden Grove campus location.
Guided Pathways A structured academic framework designed to help students navigate their degree requirements efficiently.
Late Start Classes that begin mid-semester, offering a condensed schedule for credits.
Le-Jao The Westminster campus location, officially the Le-Jao Center.
Military & Corporate Specialized education programs tailored for active-duty service members and corporate partners.
Newport The Newport Beach campus location, often used to refer to the building itself.
Student ID The identification card required for library access, computer labs, and campus events. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 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. Using DormWay at Coastline Community College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Coastline Community College
ACCJC Approves Expansion of Coastline College Pace+ Competency-Based Education Programs The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges has approved the expansion of Coastline's innovative CBE programs.
May 15, 2026
Read More News Brief: Coastline College Pioneers Competency-Based Education A recent news brief highlights Coastline's leadership in competency-based education and various district-wide student support updates.
Oct 16, 2026
Read More Meet your 2026-2027 elected Coastline College ASG Officers Coastline College announces the results of the Associated Student Government elections for the upcoming academic year.
Oct 11, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Coastline Community College
4th Annual Options and Opportunities Resource Fair October 29, 2026
A resource fair featuring student-led businesses and local resources for families, focused on individuals with special needs.
Coastline Trunk or Treat Event October 29, 2026
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with free food, games, treats, and community connections hosted by the ASG.
San Diego State University Campus Tour November 13, 2026
A guided tour of SDSU for Coastline students, including transfer admission presentations and networking with representatives.
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