Academic calendar
Summer II 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer I 2026
- Summer II 2026Relevant now
- Fall I 2026
- Fall II 2026
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring I 2027
- Spring II 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer II 2027
Campus language
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A
- ALANA
- African, Latino, Asian, and Native American student organization.
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a prominent cultural organization on campus.
- ASA
- African Students Association; a prominent cultural student organization on campus.
D
- Dasher
- The Clara E. Dasher Student Center, often used to refer to the dining and student activity hub.
- Dasher Cafe
- The dining area located in the Clara E. Dasher Student Center.
E
- ECCO
- The Essex County College Observer; the official student-run newspaper and media organization.
- EOF
- Educational Opportunity Fund; a state-funded program providing financial and academic support to New Jersey residents from disadvantaged backgrounds.
H
- Halsey
- Halsey Street, the nearby commercial strip popular for off-campus lunch options.
L
- Late Start
- Refers to accelerated 10-week course sessions that begin several weeks after the standard semester start date.
N
- Newark Campus
- The main urban campus, distinguished from the suburban West Essex location.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for community college students with a chapter at ECC.
S
- S.O.A.R.
- Student Orientation, Advisement & Registration, the mandatory program for new students.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary representative body for students located in the Dasher Student Center.
T
- The Bridge
- The enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting different sections of the Newark campus megastructure.
- The Caf
- The main campus cafeteria and dining hall located on the second floor of the Yamba Building.
- The Den
- A student lounge and snack area located within the Clara Dasher Student Center.
- The Greenroom
- A refreshment and lounge area located adjacent to the Mary Burch Theater for event attendees and students.
- The Mega
- Common student shorthand for the main Mega Structure building.
- The Megastructure
- A common nickname for the Newark campus due to its massive, brutalist, and interconnected architectural design.
U
- University Heights
- The district in Newark where the main campus is situated, often used to describe the campus area.
W
- Wolverines
- The official mascot and collective nickname for Essex County College students and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A. Zachary Yamba
- The A. Zachary Yamba Building, often referred to as the main entrance area.
- Bursar
- The office responsible for tuition payments and student accounts.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online, hybrid, and web-enhanced course materials.
- Center for Tech
- The Center for Technology; a specific building on the Newark campus dedicated to technical and computer labs.
- Clara Dasher
- The Clara E. Dasher Student Center, housing student activities and dining.
- Dasher
- The Clara E. Dasher Student Center; the central hub for student activities, clubs, and the SGA.
- Dasher Center
- The Clara E. Dasher Student Center, which houses student life offices and the gymnasium.
- ECC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus closures or safety.
- ECC ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for entry into all campus buildings and for using the library.
- ecc_cafeteria
- ECC Cafeteria
- Late Start
- Specific course sections that begin mid-semester, allowing students to add credits after the initial term start.
- Main Building
- The primary multi-level interconnected structure that houses most classrooms and administrative offices in Newark.
- Mega Structure
- The massive, multi-level main building on the Newark campus that houses most classrooms and offices.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by ECC for online course content and assignments.
- Newark Penn
- Newark Penn Station, the primary transit hub used by the majority of commuting students to reach the Newark campus.
- newark_campus_cafeteria
- Newark Campus Cafeteria
- NJ Transit Discount
- A 25% discount on monthly transit passes available to full-time ECC students commuting to the Newark campus.
- NJ Transit Student Pass
- A 25% discount on monthly transit passes available to full-time ECC students via the NJ Transit website.
- The Forum
- The large central open area in the Main Building used for events, ceremonies, and student gatherings.
- The Gym
- The Cleo Hill, Sr. Physical Education Building, which houses the gymnasium and athletic offices.
- The Megastructure
- The A. Zachary Yamba Building; the massive, multi-level main campus complex that spans three city blocks.
- The Welcome Center
- The first point of contact for new students, located in both the Yamba Building and the Dasher Student Center for admissions and registration help.
- Web Services
- The online student portal (webservices.essex.edu) used for registration, tuition payments, and accessing grades.
- WebServices
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and managing financial aid.
- West Essex
- The West Essex Campus located in West Caldwell, serving students in the western part of the county.
- Wolverine Card
- The official student ID card required for building access and library services.
- Yamba Building
- The A. Zachary Yamba Building, a key facility within the Newark campus complex.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer II 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 27 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.