The semester, explained for Georgia Highlands 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
10
Local details
10
Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 - Full Term runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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10 terms
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B
Bolt
The name of the GHC mascot, frequently used in the names of campus events and spirit initiatives.
BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
Charger Nation
A term used to describe the collective community of GHC students, alumni, and fans.
Chargers
The official mascot and the collective term for the GHC student body.
P
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
SSS
Student Success Services, providing academic support and resources to eligible students.
T
The Cafe
The Charger Cafe, the main dining facility located on the Floyd and Cartersville campuses.
The Highlands
A common shorthand name used by students and staff for Georgia Highlands College.
The Village
Charger Village, the on-campus residential complex located at the Floyd (Rome) campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
Charger Card
The official multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, printing, and meal plans.
charger_caf
Charger Café
D2L
Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
GHC Notify
The emergency alert system that sends text and email notifications regarding campus closures or safety issues.
Lakeview
The Lakeview Building at the Cartersville campus, which overlooks the campus pond.
McCorkle
The McCorkle Building on the Floyd campus, housing various classrooms and offices.
Navigate
The platform and mobile app used by students to schedule advising appointments and track academic progress.
The Hub
The centralized physical and digital help desk for IT support and general student inquiries.
The Student Center
The central hub for student activities and services on both the Floyd and Cartersville campuses.
Walraven
The Walraven Building on the Floyd campus, primarily used for science and mathematics.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 - Full Term runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 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 Rome for Georgia Highlands College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Rome.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$950
Cost of Living Index
88
Student Population
9,000
City Transportation
Walkability
35
Bikeability
40
Public Transit
Rome Transit Department bus system
Nearest Airports
Richard B. Russell Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
61°F
Avg Snowfall
2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Floyd Campus Surface Lots
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Student parking is available in non-reserved areas across the Floyd campus.
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