Academic calendar
16-Week Term 3 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 16-Week Term 2
- Sub-session starting June 1, 2026
- 16-Week Term 3Relevant now
- Sub-session starting June 29, 2026
- Sub-session starting July 27, 2026
- Sub-session starting August 24, 2026
- Sub-session starting September 21, 2026
Campus language
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- 1960
- The main thoroughfare (FM 1960) surrounding the campus where students find fast food and off-campus dining options
- 1960 Eats
- A collective term used by students for the fast-food options located immediately along FM 1960, such as Whataburger or Chick-fil-A.
- 1960 Spots
- Generic term for the various fast-food and casual dining options located along FM 1960 near the campus.
A
- ACICS
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, the former accrediting body often discussed by students regarding the school's status.
- Ambassadors
- Student Ambassadors; a leadership group of students who assist with campus tours, orientations, and community events.
- anyone with a pulse
- A derogatory term used by students and former staff to describe the school's historically aggressive and unselective recruiting tactics.
- ASG
- Associated Student Government; the primary student leadership group responsible for campus events and student advocacy.
- ATB
- Ability to Benefit; refers to the entrance testing process and status for students admitted without a high school diploma.
- ATB
- Ability-to-Benefit, the standardized test used to admit students who do not possess a high school diploma or GED.
B
- BDR
- Borrower Defense to Repayment, a legal claim frequently discussed by students seeking loan forgiveness due to the school's closure.
- BDTR
- Borrower Defense to Repayment, a legal term frequently discussed by students in the context of loan discharge and school lawsuits.
- BIT
- Business Information Technology program
- BOA
- Business Office Administration program.
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America; a student organization for those in the Business Office Administration program.
- Break Room
- The designated student area equipped with vending machines and seating for students who bring their own meals.
C
- Career Ready
- The school's motto and the goal of the vocational training programs
- Career Services
- The department focused on job placement, resume building, and interview prep, which students must engage with before graduation.
- CBP
- Computer and Network Technician program (Computer Business Professional).
- CEC
- Career Education Corporation, a term sometimes used in historical or corporate contexts regarding the school's industry group.
- Champions Area
- The local neighborhood surrounding the FM 1960 campus where students go for off-campus fast food and dining.
- Check-in
- The daily mandatory attendance verification required for vocational credit
- Check-off
- A practical skills test where a student must demonstrate a specific competency to an instructor.
- Check-offs
- Practical examinations where an instructor observes and signs off on a student's mastery of a specific trade skill.
- Clocking in
- The mandatory daily process of recording attendance via a time-tracking system, critical for maintaining financial aid eligibility.
- CNT
- Computer Network Technician, the shorthand for students in the information technology program.
- COE
- Council on Occupational Education, the national accrediting agency for the institution.
- CSS
- Career Services Specialist; the staff member dedicated to assisting students with job placement and resume building.
- CTSO
- Career and Technical Student Organization; the general umbrella term for campus-affiliated professional and leadership groups.
- CVS
- Career Vocational Services; the department responsible for student job placement and resume building
D
- D&M
- D&M Jamaican Bakery, a popular local food spot located in the same complex as the campus at 70 FM 1960.
- DA
- Shorthand for the Dental Assistant program or a student enrolled in it.
- DA
- Shorthand for the Dental Assistant program.
E
- ECPP
- Eligible Career Pathways Program, a specific enrollment track for students without a high school diploma.
- Extern
- A student currently completing their off-site practical training (externship) at a local clinic or business.
- Externship
- The final, hands-on phase of a program where students work at a real job site for credit.
F
- FAFSA
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid; the critical document students must maintain for tuition coverage.
- FASFA
- Commonly used by students to refer to the Financial Aid office and the application process itself.
- FCC
- The standard abbreviation used by students and staff to refer to Florida Career College.
- FCC
- Florida Career College, the institution itself.
- FOS
- Financial Operations Specialist program
- FSA
- Financial Student Aid; the office handling grants, loans, and tuition payments
- FWS
- Federal Work Study; refers to students working on-campus jobs to assist with tuition.
H
- Hands-on
- The student term for practical lab work as opposed to 'book work' or classroom theory.
- HIT
- Health Information Technology program, involving medical coding and billing training.
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a student organization for those enrolled in healthcare programs like Medical Assisting.
- HVAC
- Shorthand for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program.
- HVAC
- Shorthand for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program.
I
- IEC
- International Education Corporation; the parent company often mentioned in administrative contexts
- IEC
- International Education Corporation, the parent company that owns and operates Florida Career College.
- IT
- Information Technology program.
K
- Kindle
- The e-reader device provided by the school to all students, which contains all digital textbooks and course materials.
L
- Liaison
- The Student Liaison, the primary staff contact for students regarding books, supplies, and administrative issues.
- lunch
- The scheduled break period in the daily academic or clinical schedule.
M
- MA
- Shorthand for the Medical Assistant program, which is one of the most popular courses of study at the Houston campus.
- MA
- Shorthand for the Medical Assistant program, one of the largest student cohorts on campus.
- MBC
- Shorthand for the Medical Billing and Coding program.
- Mod
- Short for Module; the intensive 4-week course blocks that replace traditional semesters.
- Mods
- Short for modules; the intensive 5-week course blocks that define the school's continuous academic calendar.
- Module
- A four-week intensive course block; students progress through their program one module at a time.
- Modules
- The intensive four-week course blocks that replace traditional long semesters
N
- N/A
- Florida Career College-Houston is a commuter-only campus and does not offer on-campus housing.
- N/A
- The campus does not have a traditional dining hall; students typically eat at nearby restaurants in the Cypress Station Square area.
- N/A (Commuter Campus)
- Florida Career College-Houston is a commuter-only vocational school and does not offer on-campus housing or dormitories.
- NHA
- National Healthcareer Association; the body that provides the certification exams for Medical Assistant students
- NTHS
- National Technical Honor Society, an organization recognizing students for excellence in career and technical education.
P
- Placement
- The common term for the job-seeking phase and the support provided by the career services team.
S
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress, the GPA and pace required to keep financial aid
- SAP
- Student Ambassador Program, a leadership group of high-achieving students who assist with campus tours and peer mentoring.
- Scrubs
- The required daily uniform for students enrolled in medical and dental programs.
- SkillsUSA
- A professional organization for students in trade and technical programs, such as HVAC and technician training.
- Student Ambassadors
- A select group of students who assist with campus tours, orientations, and community events.
- Student Liaison
- A staff member who serves as the primary point of contact for students regarding books, supplies, and administrative issues.
- Survival jobs
- A term used for part-time employment students hold to pay bills while attending the vocational program.
T
- teach-out
- The process of completing a program at a partner institution following the college's permanent closure.
- The 1960
- Local shorthand for the FM 1960 road where the Houston campus is situated.
- The Break Room
- The designated student lounge area equipped with vending machines and microwaves, as there is no formal cafeteria.
- The Breakroom
- The designated communal area for students to eat and rest, as the campus does not have a formal cafeteria.
- The Extern
- The mandatory externship period at the end of a program
- The Floor
- The practical area in the HVAC or trade labs where students perform manual tasks.
- The Lab
- The hands-on training rooms equipped with industry-specific tools (e.g., dental chairs, HVAC units) where practical skills are taught.
- The Shop
- The specific area of the building dedicated to HVAC and technical trade training.
- Title IV
- A common term in student discussions referring to federal financial aid eligibility and funding status.
V
- vending machines
- The primary source of food and snacks available on the Houston campus for students between classes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1960
- The common shorthand for the Houston campus location, derived from its address on FM 1960 West.
- 70 FM 1960
- The literal address often used to identify the campus location in the North Houston area.
- 70-A
- The specific suite and building identifier for the Houston campus located on FM 1960.
- Accuplacer
- An alternative standardized test used by the college for student admissions and placement.
- ATB
- Ability-to-Benefit; a specific entrance exam for students who do not have a high school diploma or GED.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
- Career Services
- The campus office dedicated to assisting students with job placement and externship site assignments.
- Career Services
- The department that students must visit for job placement assistance and resume workshops before graduation.
- Clock Hours
- The specific unit of time used to track attendance; students must complete a set number of hours to pass a mod.
- Clocking in
- The mandatory process of recording attendance via a time-tracking system, essential for meeting program hour requirements.
- Continuous enrollment
- The school's policy of starting new classes every month rather than following a traditional semester system.
- Cypress Station Square
- The shopping center complex where the FCC Houston campus is situated.
- Day/Night
- Refers to the two primary shift options for classes, allowing students to work while attending school.
- Day/Night Classes
- The two distinct scheduling shifts offered to allow students to work while attending school.
- Evening Session
- The late-day class block designed for students who work full-time during the day.
- Evening Shift
- The late block of classes, typically running from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, popular with working students.
- Externship
- The mandatory final phase of a program where students gain real-world experience working in a professional setting.
- Externship Coordinator
- The staff member who manages student placements and progress during the final practical phase of the program.
- Externship Module
- The mandatory final 170-hour block of hands-on work experience required to complete most certificate programs.
- F-A
- Common student shorthand for the Financial Aid office and the associated paperwork process
- FAFSA Office
- The financial aid department, a primary stop for students during the enrollment and re-packaging process.
- FASFA
- Common student shorthand for the financial aid application process required for enrollment.
- FASFA Office
- The common term for the Financial Aid department where students manage their tuition and grants
- FCC Student Portal
- The primary online platform where students log in to track their attendance, grades, and upcoming schedules.
- FDOE/TWC
- Regulatory bodies (Florida Dept of Education and Texas Workforce Commission) often discussed in the context of the school's accreditation and licensing.
- Financial Aid Office
- The on-site office where students manage their tuition payments and federal funding paperwork.
- FM 1960
- The common shorthand for the Houston campus location, situated on FM 1960 West.
- FM 1960
- The major Houston thoroughfare where the campus is situated, often used to describe the surrounding area
- FM 1960 Campus
- The common name for the physical location, distinguishing it from other FCC campuses in Texas.
- Front Desk
- The primary administrative hub where students check in and visitors are processed
- FSA
- Federal Student Aid, the department managing financial aid and FAFSA
- FSEOG
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, a common financial aid term discussed by students regarding tuition coverage
- FWS
- Federal Work Study, referring to on-campus employment opportunities for eligible students.
- Genesis
- The online student portal used to track official attendance records, financial aid status, and final grades.
- Houston Campus
- The primary (and only) facility for Florida Career College in Houston, housing all classrooms and administrative offices.
- Houston West
- A designation used in official records to distinguish the campus from other regional locations or proposed expansions.
- Hybrid
- The instructional model where theory is taught online and labs are held on-site
- Hybrid Schedule
- The standard attendance model consisting of two days of on-campus labs and three days of online coursework.
- ID Badge
- The mandatory identification card that must be worn and visible at all times while on the Houston campus.
- ID Card
- Official identification issued at the front desk, required for campus entry and clocking in
- IEC Portal
- The online student management system where students check their grades, attendance, and financial aid status.
- IEC Student Portal
- The central online platform where students log in to track attendance, grades, and schedules.
- Job Placement
- The career services department's primary goal of helping graduates find employment in their field of study.
- Lab
- The hands-on portion of the curriculum where students practice technical skills in a simulated work environment.
- Late Start
- A secondary enrollment window for students who miss the initial start date of a module
- LOA
- Leave of Absence; a formal status for students who need to temporarily pause their studies while maintaining their enrollment spot.
- Medical Lab
- The specialized classroom facility where Medical Assistant students practice clinical skills.
- METRO
- The Houston public transit system used by many students to reach the FM 1960 campus
- Mod
- Short for 'Module'; the four-week intensive course blocks that make up the academic calendar.
- Modular
- The 4-week course structure where students complete one subject at a time before moving to the next
- Modular Scheduling
- The system of taking one course at a time for a month rather than multiple semester-long classes
- Modular Start
- The school's rolling admissions system where new classes begin every few weeks rather than on a traditional semester schedule.
- Monthly Starts
- The rolling admissions system where new classes begin every few weeks rather than on a traditional semester basis.
- Morning Shift
- The first block of daily classes, typically running from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Morning/Afternoon/Evening Shifts
- The three distinct blocks of time students choose for their on-campus lab days.
- Northchase
- The specific business park area in North Houston where the campus is situated.
- Northchase
- The specific business district area of Houston where the campus is situated, used for transit directions
- Orientation
- The mandatory introductory session for new students to set up IDs and learn campus policies.
- Pell
- Common shorthand for the Federal Pell Grant, which the vast majority of students use to fund their vocational training.
- Placement
- The final stage of the program where Career Services helps students secure a job in their field of study.
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress, the GPA and attendance standard required to maintain financial aid
- Scrubs
- The required daily uniform for students in the Medical Assistant and health programs
- Shift
- The specific block of time (Morning, Afternoon, or Evening) a student is assigned to attend their daily classes.
- Student ID
- The physical identification card required for all students to access the building and verify enrollment.
- Student Liaison
- The staff member responsible for distributing books, Kindles, and other classroom supplies.
- Student Portal
- The online system used to track attendance hours, grades, and financial aid status.
- The 1960
- Refers to the heavy traffic and commuting conditions on FM 1960, which students must account for when arriving for their shift.
- The 1960 Building
- The main campus facility located at 70 FM 1960 West
- The 1960 Campus
- The primary campus building located at 70 FM 1960 West.
- The 70 Building
- The main campus facility located at 70 FM 1960 West
- The Badge
- The student ID card required to be worn at all times for security and attendance verification.
- The Campus
- The single-building facility located at 70-A Farm to Market Road 1960 West.
- The Catalog
- The official student handbook containing all academic policies, grading scales, and conduct codes.
- The Front
- The main reception and administrative area of the campus building.
- The Front Desk
- The main reception area where all visitors and students must check in upon arrival.
- The Houston Campus
- The singular facility housing all classrooms, labs, and administrative offices
- The Lab
- The specialized hands-on training rooms where students practice clinical or technical skills.
- The Lab
- The hands-on training area for technical and medical programs
- The Labs
- The specialized, hands-on training rooms designed to simulate real-world medical, dental, or HVAC environments.
- The Mod
- Short for Module; the four-week intensive course structure that makes up the academic calendar
- The Portal
- The online Student Portal (IEC Student Portal) where students access all academic records and schedules.
- The Portal
- The FCC Student Portal, the central online hub where students check their attendance, grades, and upcoming schedules.
- The Shop
- The designated area for HVAC students to work on physical units and equipment.
- The Suite
- Common reference to the specific office suite housing the classrooms and labs
- Uniform Policy
- The strict dress code requiring program-specific attire (scrubs or branded polos) to be worn at all times on campus.
- Uniforms/Scrubs
- The mandatory daily attire for students, which varies in color based on their specific program of study.
- Wonderlic
- The specific brand of entrance exam or ATB test historically required for student enrollment.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 16-Week Term 3 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 83 approved campus terms and 87 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.