Germanna Community CollegeStudent Guide

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

College in Locust Grove, VA. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026 15-week Session

The semester, explained for Germanna 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 15-week Session
Campus terms
7
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 15-week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

17 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First 7-week Session
  2. Fall 2026 15-week SessionRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 12-week Session
  4. Fall 2026 Second 5-week Session
  5. Fall 2026 Third 5-week Session
  6. Fall 2026 Second 7-week Session
  7. Fall 2026 Fourth 5-week Session
  8. Spring 2027 First 5-week Session
  9. Spring 2027 First 7-week Session
  10. Spring 2027 Second 5-week Session
  11. Spring 2027 12-week Session
  12. Spring 2027 Third 5-week Session
  13. Spring 2027 Second 7-week Session
  14. Spring 2027 Fourth 5-week Session
  15. Summer 2027 First 5-week Session
  16. Summer 2027 7-week Session
  17. Summer 2027 Second 5-week Session

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Campus language

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7 terms

G

Germanna
The standard shorthand name used by students for the college.

N

NSLS
National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society.

P

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

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SVA
Student Veterans Association, a group supporting military-affiliated students.

T

The Cafe
The on-campus dining area located at the Fredericksburg and Locust Grove campuses.
The G
A common student and marketing nickname for Germanna Community College.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
campus_cafeteria
Campus Cafeteria
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
Daniel
The Daniel Technology Center, Germanna's campus located in Culpeper.
Dickinson
The V. Earl Dickinson Building, the main academic building on the Fredericksburg Campus.
FAC
French Anderson Center, a building on the Fredericksburg Campus.
G-Card
The official Germanna Community College student identification card.
G3
A tuition assistance program for Virginia residents in high-demand career fields.
LGC
Locust Grove Campus, the college's original campus location.
MyGermanna
The central student portal used to access email, Canvas, and the Student Information System (SIS).
Navigate
The mobile app and web platform used for academic advising and degree planning.
Science Point
The Science and Health Center at the Fredericksburg Campus.
Sealy
The Sealy Center, a facility on the Fredericksburg Campus housing classrooms and labs.
SIS
Student Information System, used for class registration, grades, and financial aid.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 15-week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 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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  • 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.

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Using DormWay at Germanna Community College

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Free student access

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Life in Locust Grove for Germanna Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Locust Grove.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

102

Student Population

4,000

City Transportation

Walkability

25

Bikeability

40

Nearest Airports

Fredericksburg regional airports, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

15 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

SP4 Parking Garage

garage

Located at the Fredericksburg Area Campus.

Stafford County Center Lots

surface_lot • High

Plenty of free parking around 10 and 25 Center Street.

Campus News

Latest updates from Germanna Community College

Meet Lima Waziri: Graduation Speaker

Lima Waziri shares her journey and success as she speaks at her graduation ceremony in May 2026.

Oct 2, 2026

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Aspen Institute Names Germanna as Top 200 U.S. Community College

Germanna was selected as one of the top 200 community colleges in the nation eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Oct 28, 2025

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Meet Nathaly Zaragoza

Profile of recent graduate Nathaly Zaragoza, highlighting her achievements at Germanna.

Sep 16, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Germanna Community College

Fredericksburg Area Campus Tour & Application Night

October 14, 2026

Fredericksburg Area Campus

A guided tour of the Fredericksburg Area Campus followed by an application session for prospective students.

Fall Transfer Fair

October 15, 2026

Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP2, Room 105

An opportunity for students to explore transfer options with over 50 colleges and universities in attendance.

In-person FAFSA Completion

October 15, 2026

Daniel Technology Center, Room 226

One-on-one assistance for students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Rape Aggression Defense Systems Training

October 15, 2026

Locust Grove Campus

Self-defense training program for students and community members.

Germanna Connect Day

October 16, 2026

Various Campus Locations

A full day of networking across departments, professional development, and community building activities.

Stafford County Center Tour & Info Session

October 21, 2026

Stafford County Center, Kevin L. Dillard Health Sciences Building

Guided tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at the new Stafford County Center.

Understanding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

November 4, 2026

Virtual (Zoom)

Workshop explaining the requirements to maintain financial aid eligibility.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@germanna.edu

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