Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- À la carte
- The style of the DCC meal plan where students pay for individual items rather than a flat entry fee.
A
- Anchors Away
- The minimum required meal plan for students living in on-campus housing.
- Apartment-style halls
- A common way students describe DCC housing to distinguish it from traditional shared-room dormitories.
- AS DCC
- Associated Students of Dawson Community College, the formal name for the student union and government.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government organization that oversees clubs and activities.
B
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a student organization for those in business programs.
- Buc Cafe
- The official name of the campus dining hall where meal plans are used.
- Buc Housing
- General term used by students and staff to refer to all on-campus living arrangements.
- Buc's Brew
- The campus coffee shop located in the Toepke Center foyer.
- Buccaneer Day
- An annual campus event for prospective and current students to celebrate school spirit.
- Buccaneer Regatta
- A traditional campus event involving student-led activities and competitions.
- Bucs
- Short for Buccaneers, the official mascot and name for all DCC athletic teams.
- Bucs
- The Buccaneers, the official mascot and shorthand for the college's athletic teams.
- Bucs Club
- The athletic booster organization that supports the college's sports teams.
C
- Café Card
- The physical student ID card used to access meal plan funds at the cafeteria.
D
- D16
- Refers to a student's ID number, which typically begins with the prefix 'D16'.
- D16 number
- The student ID number, so named because it typically begins with the prefix 'D16'.
- Dawson Hall
- The primary traditional residence hall on campus for students.
- DCC
- Dawson Community College.
- DCC Ambassadors
- Student representatives who assist with recruitment and campus tours.
- DCC Cafeteria
- The main dining facility on campus, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- DCC Foundation
- The non-profit organization that manages campus endowments and scholarships.
- DCC Rodeo
- The college's competitive rodeo team, a major part of campus culture.
F
- FFA
- Refers to the Dawson FFA Alumni Chapter, a prominent student organization on campus.
G
- Go Bucs
- The universal campus greeting and cheer used at athletic events and in communications.
K
- Kettner Hall
- The building within the housing complex that houses 'The Cove' student commons.
M
- Makoshika
- Refers to Makoshika State Park, the nearby badlands where students frequently go for hiking and recreation.
- Meadowlark Apartments
- A specific section of the apartment-style residence halls on campus.
- Mon-Dak
- The Mon-Dak Conference, the athletic conference in which DCC competes.
- Mother Load
- The premium, higher-tier meal plan option for students.
N
- NIRA
- National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the governing body for the college's rodeo team.
- NJCAA
- National Junior College Athletic Association, the governing body for DCC athletics.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
T
- The Apartments
- On-campus apartment-style housing units typically reserved for returning or older students.
- The Badlands
- Local nickname for the rugged terrain surrounding the campus and Glendive.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located within the Ullman Center where meal plans are used.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary dining facility on campus where students use their meal plans.
- The Cove
- The student commons area located within the housing complex, featuring a computer lab, laundry, and social space.
- The Dorms
- The general student term for the three apartment-style residence halls located on campus.
- The Housing Complex
- The collective term for the residential area located on the hill near the main campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 10th Day
- The official census date of the term used to determine final enrollment status for financial aid.
- Academic Service Center
- The campus hub for tutoring, testing, and academic support services.
- Alt PIN
- A unique registration code required to sign up for classes each semester, provided by an academic advisor.
- Bike Check-Out
- A practical campus service that allows students to borrow bicycles for local transit around Glendive.
- Buc Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- Buc Card
- The official student ID card used for library checkout, meal plans, and building access.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where instructors post course syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Coke Room
- The Coca-Cola Room, a versatile meeting and study space located inside the Toepke Center.
- College Main Building
- The primary campus building containing administrative offices, the business office, and classrooms.
- D16 number
- The 8-digit student identification number (preceded by a 'D') used for all official college business and logins.
- DCC Alert
- The campus emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding weather closures or safety issues.
- DCC Portal
- The online student information system used for registration, financial aid, and official records.
- dcc_cafeteria
- DCC Cafeteria
- Fee Payment/Disbursal Day
- The scheduled day each semester when students can pick up financial aid refund checks.
- Jane Carey Memorial Library
- The official name of the campus library located in the Main Building.
- Late Start
- Refers to accelerated or mid-semester courses that begin after the traditional semester start date.
- Main
- The Main Building, which houses the majority of administrative offices and general classrooms.
- Main Building
- The primary campus structure housing administration, the library, and general classrooms.
- Main Hall
- The central campus building that houses the cafeteria, administrative offices, and the 'DCC Café'.
- Moodle
- One of the learning management systems (LMS) used by faculty to host online course content.
- My Info
- The primary online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and viewing financial aid.
- MyDCC
- The central online portal used by students to check grades, register for classes, and view financial aid.
- MyInfo
- The student information portal used to access grades, unofficial transcripts, and financial accounts.
- Schedule Bill
- A critical document combining a student's schedule and tuition costs that must be 'accepted' to finalize enrollment.
- Student PREP Day
- Priority Registration and Education Planning days held for new students to register for classes and complete orientation.
- Student PREP Days
- Mandatory orientation and registration events for new and transfer students.
- The Bookie
- A common student nickname for the campus bookstore located in the Ullman Center.
- The Cove
- The Student Commons building located within the housing complex.
- The Vault
- The athletic department's historical record and trophy area located in the Toepke Center.
- Toepke
- The Toepke Center, the campus athletic complex containing the gymnasium and fitness facilities.
- Toepke Center
- The campus athletic and cultural hub, housing the gymnasium, auditorium, and weight room.
- Ullman
- The Ullman Center, a hub containing the library, cafeteria, and student services.
- Ullman Center
- A vocational and academic building housing classrooms for art, agriculture, and welding.
- Weldon
- Weldon Hall, the building dedicated to science labs and the nursing program.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 41 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.