Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- ARC
- Access Resource Center, a campus office providing students with access to public benefits and legal/financial services.
- ASAP
- Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, a CUNY-wide initiative providing financial, academic, and personal support to help students graduate.
B
- BMI
- Black Male Initiative (also known as Male Empowerment), a program focused on increasing the enrollment and graduation rates of underrepresented students.
- Bronco Bucks
- General-purpose funds loaded onto a student's ID card for use at vending machines, the bookstore, and dining locations.
- Bronco Café
- An alternate name for Café Bronco, the main food service area in the North Hall and Library.
- Broncos
- The official nickname and identity for Bronx Community College students and athletic teams.
C
- Café Bronco
- The primary on-campus dining spot located in the North Hall and Library lobby, serving Starbucks coffee and light fare.
- CUNYfirst
- The university-wide online portal used by students for registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
D
- Dedicated Dollars
- Funds on the Bronco Card specifically earmarked for certain purposes, such as book vouchers from the ASAP program.
F
- Farmer's Fridge
- A popular automated vending machine on campus providing fresh salads and healthy meals as an alternative to traditional cafeteria service.
I
- IOC
- Inter-Organizational Council, the student leadership board that oversees and supports all campus clubs.
R
- Roscoe Brown Cafeteria
- The main cafeteria space located in the Roscoe Brown Student Center, historically the primary dining hall.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BCC Shuttle Bus
- A free transit service for students that connects the campus to local subway and bus hubs.
- Bronco Card
- The official multi-functional campus ID card used for building access, library services, printing, and the campus shuttle.
- Bronco ID
- The specific campus login (distinct from CUNY Login) used to access BCC email, WiFi, and the Pharos printing system.
- caf_bronco
- Café Bronco
- Colston
- Colston Hall, a major academic and administrative building housing the Registrar and Financial Aid offices.
- CUNY Login
- The university-wide credential (usually firstname.lastnameNN@login.cuny.edu) used for CUNYfirst and Brightspace.
- GML
- Gould Memorial Library, the historic centerpiece of the campus and a National Historic Landmark.
- Loew
- Loew Hall, an administrative and student services building housing Disability Services and Veteran's Affairs.
- Meister
- Meister Hall, a primary academic building housing science labs and the campus charging station.
- NHL
- North Hall and Library, the modern facility housing the main library and Café Bronco.
- OSSES
- Online Student Support Evaluation System, a local portal used for viewing rosters, evaluations, and academic support tools.
- Pharos
- The campus pay-for-print system where students use their Bronco Card to release print jobs in labs and the library.
- Roscoe Brown
- The Roscoe Brown Student Center, the hub for student activities, the ID office, and the cafeteria.
- The Hill
- A common student term for the entire campus, referring to its location atop a hill overlooking the Harlem River.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area and gathering space surrounded by the college's historic buildings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 15 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.