What academic term is relevant at Doña Ana Community College?

Fall 2026 Semester runs from August 19, 2026 through December 11, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Doña Ana Community College student guide?

The guide includes 14 approved campus terms and 14 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Doña Ana Community College guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 14 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Doña Ana Community College student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Doña Ana Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Las Cruces, NM. Operating on a semester system.

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Las Cruces, NM

8K+ students

@dacc.nmsu.edu

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for Doña Ana Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Fall 2026 Semester
Campus terms: 14
Local details: 14

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester 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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Campus language

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14 terms

A

Aggie: The official nickname and identity for students of both DACC and NMSU.

C

Chamisa: Chamisa Village, apartment-style student housing located near the NMSU/DACC Espina campus.
Corbett: Corbett Center Student Union, the primary hub for retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Subway.

E

East Mesa: Shorthand for the DACC East Mesa Campus located on the northeast side of Las Cruces.
Espina: Shorthand for the DACC Espina Campus, located adjacent to the NMSU main campus.

G

Garcia: Garcia Hall, a primary residence hall used by DACC students through the NMSU housing partnership.

J

Juniper: Juniper Hall, a modern residence hall option for students on the main campus area.

P

PTK: Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.

R

Rhodes: Rhodes Garrett Hamiel (RGH) Hall, a traditional-style dormitory.

S

SGA: Student Government Association, the representative body for DACC students.
SNA: Student Nurses' Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program.

T

Taos: Taos Restaurant, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Corbett Center.
The C-Store: The campus convenience store located in the Corbett Center for snacks and quick meals.

X

X-Ray Club: The Radiologic Technology Club for students in the medical imaging program.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details

Aggie ID: The official student identification card required for campus services and building access.
Aggie Transit: The free shuttle bus service that connects the DACC Espina and East Mesa campuses with NMSU.
Canvas: The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
Crimson Cash: A declining balance account on the Aggie ID used for laundry, printing, and dining.
culinary_weekly_lunch_program: Culinary Weekly Lunch Program
DAAR: The Aragon Complex at the East Mesa Campus.
DACH: The Chaparral Center campus building.
DADM: The Main Building at the East Mesa Campus.
DANH: Doña Ana North Hall, located on the Espina Campus.
DASH: Doña Ana South Hall, located on the Espina Campus.
DASR: The Sunland Park Center campus building.
myNMSU: The central web portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and access financial aid.
Navigate: The mobile app and web platform used for academic advising and scheduling appointments.
taos_restaurant: Taos Restaurant

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 14 approved campus terms and 14 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.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Las Cruces for Doña Ana Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Las Cruces.

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

14,500

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

RoadRUNNER Transit (bus)

Nearest Airports

Las Cruces International Airport (general aviation), El Paso International Airport (primary commercial, regional access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Hot semi-arid

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

DACC Blue Lots

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Free parking for students and staff; signage indicates dark blue for DACC.

NMSU Main Campus Lots

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NMSU permits are required for curbside street parking and NMSU-designated lots near the Espina campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from Doña Ana Community College

College Receives Grant to Support Wellness Services

DACC was awarded a $30,000 Wellness Fund grant to improve maternal and child health wellness outcomes through prevention, education, and direct support.

Sep 23, 2026

New Mexico Higher Education Climbs in National Rankings as DACC Enrollment Grows

DACC reports continued growth as New Mexico ranks 2nd in the nation for lowest student debt and 8th for low tuition and fees.

Sep 20, 2026

Community Invited to Open House & Resource Fairs

DACC announced a series of open houses and resource fairs across all campuses to showcase services like the AVANZA program.

Sep 2, 2026

Resources and financial assistance available for those affected by the July 22 flood events in Doña Ana County.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Doña Ana Community College

Blankets and Brains

September 29, 2026

Espina Campus, Alex Sanchez Hall (DASH), rooms 75 and 77

A blanket-making drive sponsored by the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Club to help kids in need. Attendees can help make no-sew fleece blankets while learning about the DMS program.

Southern NM State & Doña Ana County Fair

September 30, 2026

Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds

The annual Southern NM State and Doña Ana County Fair featuring exhibits, entertainment, and community activities.

Community Beverage Presentation

October 1, 2026

Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 140

A special beverage presentation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person.

Develop Your Course Map with AI

October 5, 2026

Online (Canvas)

A professional learning workshop for educators to develop course maps using AI as an assistant.

Advanced Teaching Online

October 12, 2026

Online (Canvas)

Level 3 professional learning course for advanced strategies in online teaching.

Open House & Resource Fair - East Mesa

October 15, 2026

East Mesa Campus, Student Resources Building

Community open house and resource fair featuring free root beer floats and information about campus services.

Open House & Resource Fair - Espina

October 21, 2026

Espina Campus, Commons Area

Community open house and resource fair with free cupcakes and swag for attendees.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Doña Ana Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Coronado Hall

Capacity: 432

Room types: single, double, triple

Garcia Hall

Room types: suite single occupancy, double occupancy

Juniper Hall

Room types: double occupancy, deluxe double occupancy, triple/quad occupancy

Not explicitly listed for NMSU Dona Ana campus

Piñon Hall

Room types: double occupancy

Rhodes-Garrett Hamiel Hall

Room types: double occupancy with community bath, suite double occupancy, suite triple occupancy

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@dacc.nmsu.edu

Official Website

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