Fortis InstituteStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Fortis Institute

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 Term 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
6

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

7 entries
  1. Allied Health and Trades Term
  2. Allied Health and Trades Term
  3. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  4. Allied Health and Trades Term
  5. Medical Technology Term
  6. Allied Health and Trades Term
  7. Allied Health and Trades Term

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Campus language

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6 terms

C

Check-offs
Practical competency assessments where students must demonstrate specific skills to an instructor to pass a module.

N

NTHS
National Technical Honor Society, an organization recognizing students for achievement in career and technical education.

S

Scrubs
The mandatory clinical uniform required for students in medical, dental, and nursing programs while on campus or at clinicals.
SNA
Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing programs.

T

The Boards
The national certification or licensing exams, such as the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN, taken after program completion.
The Break Room
The designated student lounge area equipped with vending machines and microwaves, as campuses do not have formal dining halls.

Places and practicalities

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

6 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students to access course materials, submit assignments, and track grades.
Clinical Site
Generic term for the off-campus healthcare facilities where students complete their required practical rotations.
Externship
The final phase of many programs where students work unpaid at a professional site to gain real-world experience before graduation.
SAP
Satisfactory Academic Progress; the specific GPA and attendance benchmarks students must maintain to remain eligible for financial aid.
The Lab
The clinical or technical simulation rooms where students perform hands-on practice (e.g., Nursing Lab, HVAC Lab).
The Portal
The Student Portal used for administrative tasks, including viewing schedules, financial aid status, and official transcripts.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 6 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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Life in Houston for Fortis Institute Students

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Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

300,000

City Transportation

Walkability

47

Bikeability

49

Public Transit

METRO local and express bus, METRORail light rail

Nearest Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

70°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@fortis.edu

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