Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 28, 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 10 of 10 terms
S
- SEEK
- Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge, a CUNY program providing financial and academic support to eligible students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the York College student population.
- Starbucks
- The on-campus coffee shop located within the Academic Core building.
T
- The Ave
- Jamaica Avenue, the primary off-campus commercial strip where students go for diverse food options and shopping.
- The Bridge
- The prominent indoor walkway/overpass area within the Academic Core building where students often congregate.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located on the second floor of the Academic Core building.
- The Core
- Shorthand for the Academic Core Building, the primary hub of campus life.
Y
- YCAA
- York College Alumni Association, the organization for former students.
- YCR
- York College Radio, the student-run campus radio station.
- Yorkie
- A common nickname for a York College student or the school's mascot, the Cardinal.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AC
- The Academic Core Building, the massive central structure housing most classrooms, the library, and offices.
- Cardinal App
- The official mobile application for York College used for campus news, events, and digital ID features.
- Cardinal Card
- The official York College ID card required for building access, library services, and printing.
- cardinals_kitchen_cafeteria
- Cardinals' Kitchen (Cafeteria)
- CL
- The Classroom Building, a separate facility used for additional instructional space.
- CUNYfirst
- The university-wide online portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- HPE
- The Health and Physical Education Building, containing the gymnasium, pool, and fitness facilities.
- hungry_for_knowledge_food_pantry
- Hungry for Knowledge Food Pantry
- PAC
- The Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center, used for concerts, theater, and major campus events.
- SC
- The Science Building, which houses laboratories and science department offices.
- York Shuttle
- The free campus bus service that transports students between the college and the Jamaica Center (Parsons/Archer) subway station.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 11 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.