Academic calendar
Session été 2026 runs Apr 7, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Session été 2026Relevant now
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 56 of 56 terms
A
- AEAG
- Association Étudiante du Collège André-Grasset, the official student union representing the student body.
- AGAG
- Association générale des étudiants et étudiantes du Collège André-Grasset, the primary student union.
- AGEAG
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Collège André-Grasset; the primary student union.
- AGECAG
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Collège André-Grasset; the primary student union.
- AGÉCAG
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants du Collège André-Grasset, the primary student union.
B
- Bleu Lotus
- The official food service provider for the college cafeteria, known for its healthy and non-cyclic menus.
C
- CAF
- Centre d'aide en français; a peer-tutoring service for students looking to improve their French writing skills.
- CAG
- The common acronym for Collège André-Grasset.
- CAR
- Centre d'aide à la réussite, the center providing academic support and peer tutoring.
- CDE
- Comité de l'environnement; the student-led environmental committee focused on campus sustainability.
- Comité Environnement
- The student group dedicated to sustainability and ecological initiatives on campus.
- COOP
- The student-run cooperative bookstore where students purchase textbooks and school supplies.
- Cote R
- The R-score, a critical performance metric for Quebec college students used for university admissions.
- CRA
- Comité de Radio, the student-run campus radio organization.
D
- DAE
- Direction des affaires étudiantes; the administrative office responsible for student life, sports, and socio-cultural activities.
- DEC Plus
- The college's unique enriched programs (e.g., DEC Plus in Natural Sciences) that offer additional conferences and activities.
- DecPLUS
- The name for the college's enriched pre-university programs in Natural Sciences or Human Sciences.
F
- Finissant
- A student in their final year of CEGEP, often associated with specific graduation events.
G
- G-Média
- The student-led media organization covering campus news and events.
- G-Sports
- The collective name for the college's competitive athletic teams and sports programs.
- GGI
- Génie Grasset Innovation, the student club focused on robotics and engineering projects.
- Grasset
- The common shorthand name used by students to refer to the college itself.
- Grassetois
- A student who attends or graduated from Collège André-Grasset.
- GRIF
- Groupe de recherche et d'intérêt financier; a prominent student club focused on finance and investment.
H
- Habitations
- Habitations André-Grasset, the student residence complex located near the campus at 1777 Émile-Journault Av.
L
- L'Escale
- A specific dining and social area located adjacent to the main cafeteria in room A-211.
- La Caf
- The main campus cafeteria located on the ground floor.
- La Coop
- The student-run cooperative where students buy snacks, coffee, and school supplies.
- La rés
- The student residence located on Lajeunesse street, used by students living away from home.
- La Résidence
- The general term for student housing, often referring to the rooms reserved for Grasset students at the nearby Collège Ahuntsic residence.
- La session
- The common term for a semester (e.g., 'la session d'automne').
- Le Bistro
- The smaller on-campus café/snack bar offering coffee and light snacks.
- Le café
- The student-run cafe or lounge area often used for quick snacks and coffee.
- Le Café Étudiant
- The student-run café, often managed by the student association (AGEAG), providing a more casual social space.
- Le foyer
- The central student lounge and social hub where students gather to eat and socialize.
- Le Grasset
- Common shorthand used by students to refer to the college itself.
- Le Grassetois
- The official student-run newspaper of the college.
- Léa
- The specific module within the Omnivox portal used for accessing course plans, assignments, and grades.
- Les Panthères
- The collective name for all competitive intercollegiate sports teams representing the college.
- Les résidences
- The general term used by students to refer to the on-campus or nearby student housing facilities.
M
- Mio
- The internal messaging system within Omnivox used for communication between students and teachers.
- Mio-moi
- A verbified slang term meaning 'Send me a message via the MIO system'.
O
- Omnivox
- The essential student web portal used for schedules, grades, and administrative tasks.
- Oxalis
- The operator of the student cafe (Café étudiant) located in room B-207, serving paninis and snacks.
P
- Phénix
- The collective name for the college's athletic teams and the athletes themselves.
- Phénix
- The collective name for the college's competitive sports teams.
R
- Résidence Ahuntsic
- The specific student residence at Collège Ahuntsic where a block of rooms is reserved for André-Grasset students.
- Résidence étudiante
- The general term for the student housing services and nearby affiliated apartments used by the college.
S
- SAIDE
- Service d'aide à l'intégration des élèves, providing support for students with disabilities or learning challenges.
- SARC
- Service d'animation réseau et communautaire, the department responsible for student life, clubs, and events.
- SÉC
- Service de l'équipement et de la coordination, the department managing student lockers and sports facilities.
- Session
- A semester (e.g., 'session d'automne' or 'session d'hiver').
- SLA
- The Sciences, Letters, and Arts (Sciences, lettres et arts) program, a popular pre-university track.
- SLA
- The 'Sciences, lettres et arts' program, a popular and rigorous pre-university track at the college.
- SRA
- Service de la relation d'aide; the campus counseling and psychological support service.
- SVE
- Services à la vie étudiante; the department responsible for student activities, clubs, and sports.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1001
- Shorthand for the main campus building located at 1001 boulevard Crémazie Est.
- Aile A
- The main academic wing of the college where the majority of classrooms are located.
- Aile O.S.C.A.R.
- A specific wing of the college, often associated with computer science laboratories and technical facilities.
- API
- Aide pédagogique individuel; the academic advisors responsible for course changes and graduation tracking.
- Aurèle-Allard
- The specific wing or pavilion that traditionally houses philosophy and science classrooms.
- Bixi
- The bike-sharing station located at the corner of the campus, frequently used by students for local commuting.
- Bloc A
- The main academic wing containing the majority of classrooms and administrative offices.
- caf_t_ria_bleu_lotus
- Cafétéria Bleu Lotus
- Carte étudiante
- The mandatory student ID card required for library loans and gym access, managed through the portal.
- Carte ID
- The mandatory student identification card used for printing and library services.
- Carte numérique
- The digital student ID card, which is stored and displayed through the Omnivox mobile application.
- Carte OPUS
- The smart card used for the Montreal transit system (STM), essential for students commuting via the nearby metro.
- Clara
- The administrative module in Omnivox used for course registration and paying tuition fees.
- Complexe sportif
- The modern sports facility inaugurated in 2022, housing the Phénix team locker rooms and athletic spaces.
- COOP
- The campus bookstore and service center where students purchase textbooks, supplies, and college-branded apparel.
- Cote R
- The R-score; a standardized statistical ranking used by Quebec universities to evaluate CEGEP students for admission.
- Crémazie
- The nearest metro station on the Orange Line, serving as the primary transit hub for the campus.
- DA
- The 'Dossier d'Apprentissage' number, which serves as the unique student identification number for all college services.
- Espace Hubert-Reeves
- The official name for the college library and main study area.
- Étudiant d'un jour
- A popular program allowing prospective students to shadow a current student and attend classes for a day.
- Institut Grasset
- The college's technical and adult education campus located in the Mile End district, separate from the main Crémazie campus.
- L'Agora
- The central open-concept atrium and meeting hub of the college where events and social gatherings take place.
- L'Espace Hubert-Reeves
- The central atrium and main gathering hall, named after the renowned astrophysicist and alumnus.
- L'Institut
- Refers to Institut Grasset, the college's technical campus located in the Mile End district.
- La Biblio
- The common student name for the library, officially known as the Centre de ressources didactiques (CRD).
- La Chapelle
- The historic chapel building, now used as a hall for concerts, plays, and major events.
- La Coop
- The student cooperative bookstore where textbooks and school supplies are purchased.
- La COOP
- The campus bookstore where students purchase textbooks, course packs, and school supplies.
- Le 1001
- A shorthand reference to the main campus address at 1001 boulevard Crémazie Est.
- Le 4e
- The fourth floor, widely known as the quiet study area and home to the library.
- Le Bloc Sportif
- The wing of the building dedicated to the gymnasium and physical education facilities.
- Le casier
- The locker assigned to students via Omnivox at the start of the semester.
- Le Complexe
- The sports and physical education complex used for gym classes and varsity training.
- Le dôme
- The inflatable sports structure at the adjacent Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard used by Grasset students.
- Le Foyer
- The central student lounge and social hub of the college.
- Le Pavillon
- The primary building of the college campus.
- Le Registrariat
- The registrar's office where students handle official documents and admissions issues.
- Léa
- The specific module within Omnivox where teachers post course materials and assignments.
- MIO
- Messagerie Interne Omnivox; the official internal email system for communicating with teachers and staff.
- Omnivox
- The essential web portal used for checking schedules, grades, and tuition invoices.
- OPUS
- The transit card system that students must link to their student status via Omnivox for discounted fares.
- Pavillon Aurèle-Allard
- The main academic wing of the college, housing the library, auditorium, and philosophy department.
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération,' these are designated time slots where teachers are available in their offices for one-on-one student help.
- Salle Lise-Guèvremont
- A prominent multi-purpose hall used for conferences, ceremonies, and student events.
- SRAM
- The centralized admission system for Quebec colleges, though students at private Grasset often deal with specific internal deadlines.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Session été 2026 runs Apr 7, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 56 approved campus terms and 45 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.