George Corley Wallace State Community CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for George Corley Wallace State Community College. Core organization is free for students.

College in Selma, AL. Operating on a semester system.

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Institution Type

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Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026 (Full-Term)

The semester, explained for George Corley Wallace State 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 Semester 2026 (Full-Term)
Campus terms
7
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 (Full-Term) runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026 (First Mini-Term)
  2. Fall Semester 2026 (Full-Term)Relevant now
  3. Fall Semester 2026 (Late Start Term)
  4. Fall Semester 2026 (Second Mini-Term)
  5. Spring Semester 2027 (First Mini-Term)
  6. Spring Semester 2027 (Full-Term)
  7. Spring Semester 2027 (Late Start Term)
  8. Spring Semester 2027 (Second Mini-Term)

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Campus language

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7 terms

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the official representative body of the student population.
SkillsUSA
A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
SSSP
Student Support Services Program, a federal program providing academic, personal, and career counseling.

T

The Cafeteria
The main dining facility located within the Student Center providing meals for students and staff.

W

Wallace Selma
The common conversational name used to distinguish the campus from other Wallace State institutions.
WCCS
The standard shorthand acronym for Wallace Community College Selma.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Alertus
The emergency notification system used by the college to broadcast safety alerts via computer and mobile devices.
Building A
The main instructional building used primarily for general education and academic courses.
Building B
The administrative building housing the office of the President and other executive services.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access online course materials and submit assignments.
Chatman Gym
The Arthur J. Chatman Gymnasium, used for athletic events and physical education classes.
Hank Sanders
The Hank Sanders Technology Center, home to technical programs and modern computer labs.
Life Science Building
The facility housing the nursing and healthcare-related academic programs.
MyWCCS
The official student portal used to access grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
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Selma Family Restaurant's All In One Cafeteria
STARS
The Statewide Transfer & Articulation Reporting System used to plan credit transfers to four-year Alabama universities.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 (Full-Term) runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 10 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 Selma for George Corley Wallace State Community College Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$725

Cost of Living Index

78

Student Population

449

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

Selma Transit

Nearest Airports

Selma Regional Airport, Montgomery Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

66°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Campus-wide Surface Lots

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Vehicles must be parked within designated lines.

Campus News

Latest updates from George Corley Wallace State Community College

Career Quest 2026 Brings Hands-On Career Exploration to WCCS

WCCS hosted Career Quest 2026 on Oct 23, connecting visiting high school students with industry representatives and hands-on activities.

Oct 26, 2026

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WCCS Students Receive $8,000 in Building Futures Scholarships

Four students received scholarships totaling $8,000 to support training in Welding and Pipefitting.

Oct 20, 2026

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WCCS Walk Honors Survivors and Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

The college community held a walk through the quad to raise awareness for breast cancer and honor survivors.

Oct 6, 2026

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President Griffin Outlines WCCS Growth in State of the College Address

Dr. Donitha Griffin reported a 17.5% enrollment growth for Fall 2026 and introduced a new mission message: 'Building Pathways. Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.'

Sep 28, 2026

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WCC Alert: Emergency notification system for campus updates. Enrollment is strongly encouraged through WCCS Campus Security.

WCC Alert: Emergency notification system for campus updates. Enrollment is strongly encouraged through WCCS Campus Security.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at George Corley Wallace State Community College

Men's Basketball vs. Gadsden State

November 8, 2026

WCCS Gymnasium

Home basketball game at Wallace Community College Selma.

Veteran's Day Holiday (College Closed)

November 11, 2026

Campus-wide

The college will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Men's Basketball vs. Bishop State Community College

November 12, 2026

WCCS Gymnasium

Home basketball game at Wallace Community College Selma.

Men's Basketball vs. Baton Rouge Community College

November 14, 2026

WCCS Gymnasium

Home basketball game at Wallace Community College Selma.

Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of 'W'

November 19, 2026

Final deadline to withdraw from any course for the Fall 2026 semester and receive a 'W' grade.

Men's Basketball vs. Southern Union State Community College

November 20, 2026

WCCS Gymnasium

Home basketball game at Wallace Community College Selma.

Faculty Professional Development Days (No Classes)

November 23, 2026

Campus-wide

Faculty present; no classes scheduled for students through Nov 25.

Thanksgiving Holidays (College Closed)

November 26, 2026

Campus-wide

The college will be closed for Thanksgiving holidays through Nov 27.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at George Corley Wallace State Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Lady Lions Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Men's Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Rebecca Branch Residence Hall

Room types: double, single

Thomas Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@wccs.edu

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