Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 1st 7-week Session 2026Fall 2026 First Seven-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Late Start Ten-Week SessionFall Late Start 10-week Session 2026
- Fall 2026 Second Seven-Week SessionFall 2nd 7-week Session 2026Fall second seven-week session 2026
- Winter 2027 Online Early Start SessionWinter Online Early Start Session 2027
- Winter Full Term 2027
- Spring 1st 7-week Session 2027Spring 2027 First Seven-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Late Start Ten-Week SessionSpring Late Start 10-week Session 2027
- Spring 2027 Second Seven-Week SessionSpring 2nd 7-week Session 2027Spring second seven-week session 2027
- Summer 6-week Session 2027
- Summer 10-week Session 2027
- Summer 7-week Session 2027
- Summer 5-week Session 2027
Campus language
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C
- CCBC-ing it
- A colloquial term used by students to describe the experience of balancing work and community college life.
- CCBC-MD
- The common shorthand used in digital communications to distinguish the school from other CCBCs (like Butler County).
- Cyber Cafe
- The snack and coffee shop located within the campus libraries or student centers.
F
- FYE
- First Year Experience, a program designed to help new students transition to college life.
M
- M.A.L.E.
- Men Achieving Leadership and Excellence, a mentorship and success program for male students.
- MSAN
- Male Student Success Network, a mentorship and support program for male students of color.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- S.A.F.E.
- Student Alliance for Equality, the campus organization for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
- S.H.E.
- Sisters Helping Each Other, a student success program focused on the empowerment of female students.
- SAIL
- Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership, the office responsible for campus events and clubs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic and personal assistance.
- Subway
- The on-campus Subway franchise located in the Romadka College Center at Catonsville.
T
- The Barn
- Refers to the Barn Theatre on the Catonsville campus, a historic building used for performances.
- The Bistro
- The main dining area located in the Student Center at the Catonsville campus.
- The Bridge
- The elevated walkway connecting buildings at the Essex campus, a common social gathering spot.
- The Caf
- General student shorthand for the smaller dining kiosks and snack areas at Dundalk and Owings Mills.
- The Cafe
- General shorthand for the dining facilities located within the Student Center buildings at each campus.
- The Connection
- Common shorthand for the CCBC Connection, the student-run news organization and portal.
- The Dundalk Side
- A common way students refer to the Dundalk campus when discussing multi-campus schedules.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the Catonsville campus due to its steep, elevated geography.
- The Hub
- The centralized area within Student Services for quick assistance with enrollment and financial aid.
- The Loop
- Colloquial term for the CCBC shuttle bus service that transports students between the different campus locations.
- The Marketplace
- The primary food court and dining facility at the Essex campus.
- The Wellness Center
- The campus gym and fitness facilities available to students and staff.
- TRIO
- A suite of federally funded programs supporting first-generation and low-income students.
W
- W.O.M.E.N.
- Women Organized to Mentor, Enlighten and Nurture, a sisterhood and support program.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ADMN
- The Administration building, housing executive offices and campus leadership.
- AHUM
- Arts and Humanities Building.
- BESS
- Business, Education and Social Sciences Building.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- catonsville_cafe
- Catonsville Cafe
- CCBC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts/emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- CCBC Connection
- The shuttle bus service that transports students between the Catonsville, Essex, and Dundalk campuses.
- Degree Works
- The online academic planning and tracking tool used to monitor progress toward a degree or certificate.
- DegreeWorks
- The online academic auditing tool used to track progress toward graduation.
- HTEC
- Health Careers and Technology Building, located at the Essex campus.
- J-Building
- The Jack Manley Wellness and Athletics Center (Catonsville campus).
- junction_cafe
- Junction Cafe
- Late Start
- Classes that begin after the traditional semester start date, typically in 7-week or 10-week formats.
- library_cafe
- Library Cafe
- MASH
- Mathematics and Science Hall, a major academic building at the Catonsville campus.
- Mobile ID
- The digital version of the OneCard accessible via smartphone for touchless campus services.
- OneCard
- The official CCBC student ID card, used for library access, printing, and campus identification.
- ROM
- Romadka College Center (Catonsville campus), the hub for student activities.
- ROMA
- The Rosalind Moore Center, a key building on the Dundalk campus.
- ROMO
- The Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, the main student hub at the Essex campus.
- SIMON
- Student Information Management Online, the portal used for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- SSRV
- The Student Services building, housing admissions, registration, and financial aid.
- STAT
- The Student Arts and Tech building located on the Dundalk campus.
- The Barn
- The F. Scott Black Theatre at Catonsville, a converted barn used for performing arts.
- The Shuttle
- The free inter-campus bus service that transports students between the Catonsville, Essex, and Dundalk campuses.
- WELL
- The Wellness and Athletics Center (Essex campus).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 26 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.