Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- Artisan Bakery
- The campus bakery offering fresh goods, often associated with the culinary program.
- ASDC
- Associated Students of Delta College, the official student government body.
D
- Danner
- The main cafeteria and student hub located in Danner Hall.
- DCTV
- Delta College Television, the campus broadcast and digital media outlet.
- Delta
- The standard shorthand name used by students for San Joaquin Delta College.
- DSPS
- Disability Support Programs and Services, offering accommodations for students with disabilities.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students with economic or educational challenges.
J
- Java Jitters
- The on-campus coffee shop located within Danner Hall.
K
- KWDC
- The campus radio station (93.5 FM) run by the Digital Media department.
L
- Lifers
- A student term for long-term community college students who stay for many years.
M
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program for STEM students.
- Mountain House
- The common name for the South Campus satellite location situated in Tracy, CA.
- Mustang Cafe
- The primary on-campus dining facility located in Danner Hall.
- Mustang Grill
- The grill station inside the Danner Hall cafeteria serving burgers and hot meals.
- Mustang Pass
- A paid student activity sticker on the ID card that grants discounts and free bus transit.
- Mustangs
- The official mascot, often used to refer to the student community or athletic teams.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
- PUENTE
- A student success program focused on academic counseling and mentoring for transfer students.
R
- Red Brix Café
- A dining location offering snacks and ready-to-eat meals.
S
- Student Chef
- A student-run gourmet restaurant operated by the culinary arts program.
T
- The Market
- The Market at Delta College, a campus store and food pantry for students.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor gathering area on the Stockton campus.
- TrACs
- Transfer and Career Pathways, groups of related academic programs and support teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Budd
- Budd Hall, primarily housing science and mathematics classrooms.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access online course materials and assignments.
- College Hour
- A designated block of time (usually Thursdays) for campus events and club meetings.
- Cunningham
- The Cunningham Center, located on the north side of campus.
- Danner
- Danner Hall, the central building for dining and student activities.
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- Danner Cafeteria
- delta_college_bookstore_grab_and_go
- Delta College Bookstore (Grab-and-Go)
- DeRicco
- The Lawrence and Alma DeRicco Student Services Building, the 'one-stop' for admissions and financial aid.
- Goleman
- Goleman Library, the campus library and learning resource center.
- Holt
- Holt Center, containing administrative offices and performing arts spaces.
- Late Start
- Short-term classes that begin several weeks into the standard semester.
- Locke
- Locke Center, the main hub for student services and counseling.
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- Mountain House Food Kiosk
- Mustang Alert
- The campus emergency notification system for safety and weather updates.
- Mustang ID
- The official student identification card needed for library access and campus services.
- Mustang Pass
- The official student ID card which also serves as a free pass for the local RTD bus system.
- Mustang Tech Squad
- The student-facing IT support team for help with login and software issues.
- MyDelta
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Okta
- The single sign-on dashboard used to access campus email, Canvas, and MyDelta.
- RTD
- San Joaquin Regional Transit District, the public bus system frequently used by commuting students.
- Shima
- Shima Center, housing career and technical education programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 21 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.