Academic calendar
Summer Session 2026 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
Campus language
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B
- Buckeye
- Refers to the EMCC Buckeye Educational Center, the college's satellite campus in Buckeye.
D
- DECA
- Collegiate DECA, a club for students interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
L
- Lion's Den
- The primary on-campus cafeteria and dining area located in Komatke Hall.
M
- Maricopa
- A term used to refer to the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) system as a whole.
- Mountain Cafe
- The campus coffee shop and snack bar providing quick meals and caffeine.
N
- NAS
- Native American Students organization, a club focused on indigenous culture and student support.
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership development organization.
P
- Psi Beta
- The national honor society in psychology for community colleges.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official student representative body.
T
- The Den
- The Lion's Den, the main campus cafeteria located in Komatke Hall.
- The LSC
- The Learning Support Center, where students go for free tutoring and academic help.
- The Mountain
- A common shorthand nickname for Estrella Mountain Community College.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor courtyard area where most student events and gatherings occur.
- The Roost
- The coffee and snack bar area located within or adjacent to the Lion's Den.
- TRiO
- Student Support Services providing academic tutoring and advising for eligible students.
V
- VSA
- Veteran Student Association, a support and social group for student veterans.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The digital platform where students access course materials, submit assignments, and view grades.
- EST
- Estrella Hall, containing administrative offices and general classrooms.
- Estrella
- Estrella Hall, the main administration building which also contains general classrooms.
- KOM
- Komatke Hall, the central hub housing the library, cafeteria, and student services.
- Komatke
- Komatke Hall, which houses the Lion's Den, science labs, and health programs.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin after the traditional semester start date, often in 8-week or 12-week formats.
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- Lion's Den Campus Grill & Eco Cafe
- MAR
- Mariposa Hall, which houses science labs and specialized instructional spaces.
- Maricopa Card
- The official student ID card used for printing, library services, and campus identification.
- Mariposa
- Mariposa Hall, the building dedicated to Fine Arts and performing arts.
- MEID
- Maricopa Enterprise ID, the mandatory login credential for all student portals and Wi-Fi.
- MON
- Montezuma Hall, used for various academic departments and faculty offices.
- Montezuma
- Montezuma Hall, the primary hub for Student Services including admissions and advising.
- My.Maricopa
- The central student web portal for accessing email, SIS, and other district-wide tools.
- OCO
- Ocotillo Hall, the facility primarily used for science, nursing, and health-related labs.
- Ocotillo
- Ocotillo Hall, the campus venue for performing arts and large community gatherings.
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- Regions Restaurant
- SIS
- Student Information System, the portal used for registration, checking grades, and paying tuition.
- SouthWest
- The SouthWest Skill Center, located on the north side of campus for vocational training.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor gathering space between the main campus buildings.
- U-Pass
- A reduced-fare transit pass for students using the Valley Metro bus and light rail system.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Session 2026 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 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.