Front Range Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Weekend

The semester, explained for Front Range Community College

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 2026 Weekend
Campus terms
7
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Weekend runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

23 entries
  1. Fall 2026 WeekendFall 2026 Weekend SessionRelevant now
  2. Fall 2026 1st 5-Week SessionFall 2026 1st 5-Weeks
  3. Fall 2026 1st 7-Week SessionFall 2026 1st 7-Weeks
  4. Fall 2026 1st 10-Week SessionFall 2026 1st 10-Weeks
  5. Fall 2026 1st 12-Week SessionFall 2026 1st 12-Weeks
  6. Fall 2026 15-WeeksFall 2026 Semester
  7. Fall 2026 2nd 12-Week SessionFall 2026 2nd 12-Weeks
  8. Fall 2026 2nd 5-Week SessionFall 2026 2nd 5-Weeks
  9. Fall 2026 2nd 10-Week SessionFall 2026 2nd 10-Weeks
  10. Fall 2026 2nd 7-Week SessionFall 2026 2nd 7-Weeks
  11. Fall 2026 3rd 5-Week SessionFall 2026 3rd 5-Weeks
  12. Spring 2027 Semester

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Campus language

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7 terms

N

NSLS
The National Society of Leadership and Success, a student leadership organization on campus.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with active chapters at FRCC.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for students at each campus.

T

The Grille
The primary dining service location at the Larimer campus.
The Peak
The main dining area and cafe located in the Blanca Peak building at the Westminster campus.
The Range
A common shorthand nickname used by students and staff to refer to Front Range Community College.

W

Wolfie
The name of the FRCC mascot, often used in reference to school spirit events.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Blanca Peak
The building at the Westminster campus that houses the Student Center, dining, and student life offices.
C-Level
The lower level of the Westminster campus buildings, often used to refer to the basement-level classrooms and services.
D2L
Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
eWOLF
The internal student portal used to access registration, financial aid, and personal student records.
front_range_bistro
Front Range Bistro
Grays Peak
The main hub building at the Westminster campus containing the library and administrative services.
Little Bear Peak
A building at the Westminster campus primarily used for health sciences and nursing programs.
Mount Antero
The primary student services building at the Larimer campus in Fort Collins.
Navigate
The mobile app and web platform used by students to schedule advising appointments and plan their degree path.
S-Number
The unique student identification number assigned to every student, used for logging into all campus systems.
the_coffee_den
The Coffee Den
wolf_caf
Wolf Café
WolfCard
The official student ID card used for library checkout, printing credits, and campus identification.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Weekend runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 13 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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    FAFSA Priority Processing Deadline

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    Tuition Payment Deadline

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)

The international honor society for two-year colleges, based on academic achievement. Members promote scholarship, fellowship, leadership, and service.

Invite only

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Student Government Association (SGA)

Represents and acts as the official student voice for FRCC students. The SGA advocates for student rights, responsibilities, and freedoms, and promotes the general welfare of the student body.

Regular commitment

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Wolf Welcome

A series of events held at the beginning of each semester to help students transition to college. Activities include resource fairs, tech help sessions, and social events.

Drop in any time

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Board Game Club

A club for students to play all kinds of games together, including classic, new age, and tabletop gaming.

Drop in any time

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 5 months ago

Art Club

A club where students are united through a love of self expression and creativity, enjoying a sense of community through the universal language of art.

Drop in any time

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 2 months ago

Campus rituals

Welcome Back Wolf Pack Resource Fair

An annual fair at the start of the fall semester where students can learn about departmental resources, student organizations, and connect with community partners.

Drop in any time

Resources & spaces

High Plains Fitness Center

A free, newly remodeled fitness center for students on the Westminster Campus, offering fitness equipment, personal wellness sessions, group classes, a yoga/dance studio, and a gymnasium.

Drop in any time

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Mental Health Counseling

Offers free and confidential services by licensed professional counselors to help students facing difficult life experiences, seeking personal growth, or looking for support and coping skills.

Open to all

TRIO Student Support Services

A program providing a community of support to students who have limited income, are first-generation, or have a documented disability. Offers wraparound services for academic, personal, and professional growth.

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 5 months ago

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Wolf Pantries

An on-campus food pantry resource to assist students who are experiencing food insecurity.

Open to all

Source: frontrange.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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WOLF Pantry

A food pantry on campus available to all students, staff, and faculty experiencing food insecurity. It stocks a variety of nutritious food and essential items.

Open to all

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Life in Westminster for Front Range Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Westminster.

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$1,900

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

9,000

City Transportation

Walkability

50

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus network, RTD B Line commuter rail (Westminster Station to Denver Union Station)

Nearest Airports

Denver International Airport (primary regional airport), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (nearby general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

BSk (cold semi-arid)

Avg Annual Temp

60.1°F

Avg Snowfall

56 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking option 1

surface_lot

Available off of 112th Ave; serves entrances 1 through 2D.

Parking option 2

surface_lot

Located near the Library and Southwest building entrances.

Campus News

Latest updates from Front Range Community College

Roof Construction at Westminster Campus

Major roof construction project currently underway at the Westminster campus building.

Oct 14, 2026

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What is The Human Library Event at FRCC?

Feature on the annual Human Library event where students 'borrow' people to hear their life stories.

Oct 14, 2026

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Paris Edeburn Joins FRCC as Associate VP of Information Technology

Paris Edeburn joins the college to lead statewide data system implementations and strengthen instructional technology.

Oct 12, 2026

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No Power at FRCC?

Report on several power outages experienced at the Westminster campus during the first weeks of the fall semester.

Sep 16, 2026

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Power outages at Westminster Campus during early fall semester (Sept 2026).

Power outages at Westminster Campus during early fall semester (Sept 2026).

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Front Range Community College

Surviving Adulthood Monthly Program Series

October 21, 2026

Westminster Campus, Room L-107

A monthly program series in partnership with the Westminster Public Library.

Archery Tag

October 22, 2026

Westminster Campus

Student life activity involving archery tag.

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

November 2, 2026

Westminster Campus Multicultural and Identity Center

Community celebration for Dia de Los Muertos.

Eat, Register, Party!

November 2, 2026

Westminster Campus Rotunda

Event focused on student registration with food and celebration.

NoSo November - A Social Media Challenge

November 2, 2026

Westminster Campus (Tables in front of Student Life office)

A social media challenge event running through November.

CSU Transfer Table

November 3, 2026

Westminster Campus (across from Student Life)

Transfer information session with Colorado State University.

Self-Defense Class

November 3, 2026

Westminster Campus Yoga Studio

Weekly self-defense class for students.

Westminster Campus Tour

November 5, 2026

Westminster Campus Welcome Center - Entrance 1

Guided tour for prospective students and visitors.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@frontrange.edu

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