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Public Trade School in Florence, SC. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 - 15-week runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
10 entries Aug 3 → Oct 7, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 - 1st 8-week
Aug 3 → Dec 8, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 - 15-week Relevant now
Aug 24 → Dec 8, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 - 12-week
Oct 5 → Dec 8, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 - 2nd 8-week
Jan 4 → Mar 10, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 - 1st 8-week
Jan 4 → May 10, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 - 15-week
Jan 25 → May 10, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 - 12-week
Mar 8 → May 10, 2027
Spring Semester 2027 - 2nd 8-week
May 10 → Aug 3, 2027
Summer Semester 2027 - 10-week
May 26 → Aug 3, 2027
Summer Semester 2027 - 8-week
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N P S N
NSLS National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SNA Student Nurses Association, an organization for students in the nursing program.
Stinger's Grill The primary on-campus dining facility located in the 5000 Building.
Stingers The collective name for FDTC students and athletic teams, derived from the bee mascot. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
bb_t_dining_room BB&T Dining Room
D2L Desire2Learn, the online learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
Late Start Condensed academic terms that begin several weeks after the standard semester start date.
SCWINS A state-funded scholarship program often discussed by students for covering tuition in high-demand fields.
Self-Service The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
SIMT The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, a premier technical training facility located on the main campus.
Stinger Card The official student identification card required for library services and campus events.
student_lounge Student Lounge
The 100 Building The main administrative building housing admissions, financial aid, and the registrar.
The 300 Building The building primarily used for Business and Computer Technology programs.
The 400 Building The building housing the library and various general education classrooms.
The 5000 Building The Health Sciences Building, which houses nursing and dental programs as well as the cafeteria. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 - 15-week runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 6 approved campus terms and 12 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. Using DormWay at Florence-Darlington Technical College What the product handles for students.
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FDTC Expands Stinger's Nest Food Pantry Through Carolina Cupboard Project FDTC relocated its food pantry to a larger space to help reduce food insecurity and support student success.
Oct 27, 2026
Read More FDTC Receives Nearly $2 Million Grant to Help Student-Parents with Childcare Costs The college was awarded federal funding through the CCAMPIS program to help eligible student-parents cover childcare expenses.
Oct 2, 2026
Read More Open Enrollment and Spring 2027 Registration Begun Registration for the Spring 2027 semester at Florence-Darlington Technical College is now officially open.
Oct 5, 2026
Read More Registration for FDTC Alerts is required for all students and staff to receive emergency notifications. Registration for FDTC Alerts is required for all students and staff to receive emergency notifications.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Criminal Justice Department Networking Event November 5, 2026
A networking opportunity for students in the Criminal Justice Department.
National First Generation Student Day Celebration November 5, 2026
Celebration honoring first-generation college students.
Tech Days: Healthsciences November 6, 2026
A focused day for exploring health sciences programs.
Career Ready Workshops: Ace the Interview November 10, 2026
Workshop providing strategies and tips for successful job interviews.
Tech Days: Welding November 12, 2026
A focused day for exploring welding programs.
The Legacy Ball November 12, 2026
Educational Foundation event celebrating the college's legacy.
Pre-Nursing Career Talks November 13, 2026
Career discussions focused on pre-nursing pathways.
Fall Student Engagement: Mental Health & Wellness November 16, 2026
Strategies for managing stress and utilizing campus support resources.
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