Academic calendar
Fall Session 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026
- Fall Session 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2027
- Spring Session 2027
- Intersession 2027
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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Showing 30 of 30 terms
A
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a prominent cultural student organization.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board; the student-led group responsible for planning events like Springfest and movie nights.
- Cafe CLC
- The main cafeteria located in the B Wing of the Grayslake campus.
- Café Willow
- The main dining hall and gathering space located on the Grayslake Campus, featuring meals made with produce grown on campus.
- College of Last Chance
- A common, though often derisive, local nickname for CLC, reflecting its status as a community college for those staying local.
G
- Grayslake
- The shorthand name for the main campus, distinguishing it from the Lakeshore (Waukegan) or Southlake (Vernon Hills) campuses.
H
- HCM
- Hospitality and Culinary Management; refers to both the academic program and the student groups associated with the culinary arts.
L
- Lakeshore
- Shorthand for the College of Lake County campus located in downtown Waukegan.
- Lancer
- The official mascot, but used by students to refer to themselves or the general student body identity.
- Lancer Cafe
- The dining area located at the Lakeshore (Waukegan) campus.
- Lancer Nook
- The campus coffee shop and grab-and-go snack bar located in the C Building.
- Lancers
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body, used to foster school spirit (e.g., 'Lancer Spirit').
- LancerZone
- The campus store that, in addition to books and gear, serves as a primary spot for students to grab snacks and quick food items.
P
- Prairie
- Shorthand for the Prairie Restaurant at Brae Loch, a student-managed restaurant and learning lab for the culinary program.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for community college students with a chapter at CLC.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the official representative body for the student voice on campus.
- SHARE Market
- The on-campus food pantry that provides free food, school supplies, and toiletries to students in need.
- Southlake
- Shorthand for the College of Lake County campus located in Vernon Hills.
- Subway
- The on-campus franchise location situated within the B Wing dining area.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, a group supporting military-affiliated students.
- SVO
- Student Veterans Organization; a group providing support and community for student veterans.
T
- The Bridge
- The indoor elevated walkway that connects the A Wing and B Wing, often used as a meeting spot.
- The Cafe
- The main cafeteria and dining area located in the Student Center (C Building) at the Grayslake campus.
- The Chronicle
- The student-run newspaper, often used to refer to the journalism program or campus news source.
- The Dorms
- The common student term for the Student Residence Hall, the college's first on-campus housing facility which opened in 2024.
- The Lancer
- The official student housing facility located on the Grayslake campus, which opened in 2024.
- The Nook
- Lancer Nook, the snack bar and coffee shop located in the Student Center at the Grayslake campus.
- The Residence Hall
- The official and student-used name for the on-campus living facility at the Grayslake campus.
W
- Willow Lake
- The body of water in the center of the Grayslake campus, often used for environmental science studies.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A Wing
- The main administrative building housing the Welcome Center and classrooms.
- ASA
- Academic Success Advisor; the permanent advisor students transition to after their first semester to plan their long-term degree path.
- ATC
- The Advanced Technology Center located in Gurnee, which houses specialized technical and manufacturing programs.
- B Building
- The building housing the Welcome Center and administrative services like Financial Aid.
- C Building
- The Student Center; the central hub containing the bookstore, dining, and student life offices.
- C Wing
- The Student Center, which houses student services, the bookstore, and the Nook.
- caf_willow
- Café Willow
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- CCN
- College and Career Navigator; the initial advisor assigned to new students to help with onboarding and first-semester registration.
- CLC ID
- The official student identification card, which also serves as a library card and is required for various campus services.
- H Wing
- The Horticulture and Science building.
- L Building
- The Library and Learning Commons; the primary spot for tutoring, research, and quiet study.
- L Wing
- The Library and Learning Resource Center building.
- Lancer Login
- The single sign-on portal used to access student email, Canvas, and registration tools.
- LancerAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- LancerCard
- The official student ID card used for printing, library checkouts, and accessing the fitness center.
- Late Start
- A common term for 8-week or 12-week courses that begin after the traditional semester start date.
- MyCLC
- The primary student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and accessing Canvas.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform students use to schedule advising appointments and view their class schedules.
- P Wing
- The Physical Education Center, containing the gym and fitness facilities.
- Pace
- The suburban bus system that serves the campus; students often refer to 'taking the Pace' to get to school.
- prairie_restaurant_at_brae_loch
- Prairie Restaurant at Brae Loch
- T Building
- The Technology Building; houses the automotive, welding, and manufacturing programs.
- T Wing
- The Technology Building, home to vocational, engineering, and technical programs.
- The A Wing
- The Welcome Center and administrative hub where admissions and financial aid are located.
- The C Wing
- The Learning Commons, containing the campus library, tutoring services, and testing center.
- The H Building
- The Horticulture building and greenhouses located on the north side of the Grayslake campus.
- The JLC
- The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, the main venue for theater, music, and dance performances.
- The LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, located in Building L, which houses the campus library and tutoring services.
- The One Stop
- The Welcome and One Stop Center (WOSC), the central hub for registration, payments, and financial aid questions.
- The P Building
- The Physical Education Center, which includes the gym, fitness center, and athletic offices.
- The T Building
- The Technology Building, which houses the automotive, welding, and manufacturing programs.
- UCLC
- The University Center of Lake County, a partner facility on the Grayslake campus where students can take classes toward bachelor's degrees from other universities.
- V Building
- The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts; used for theater productions and concerts.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Session 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 34 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.