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College in Oglesby, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
5 entries Aug 12 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Jan 4 → May 22, 2027
Spring 2027
May 24 → Jun 15, 2027
Summer A 2027
Jun 16 → Aug 11, 2027
Summer B 2027
Jun 16 → Jul 28, 2027
Summer C 2027
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C G P S T C
Cyber Cafe A coffee and snack bar located in the Community Technology Center (CTC). G
GSA Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
SPAB Student Program Advisory Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and activities. T
The Grille The main cafeteria and food service area located in the Student Center.
The Pit The sunken lounge area in the Student Center often used for socializing and events.
The Valley A shorthand reference to the college and its surrounding service area (the Illinois River Valley). Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
Building J The building housing the gym, fitness center, and athletic offices.
CTC The Community Technology Center, a major campus building housing technology labs and the Cyber Cafe.
Cultural Centre The main auditorium and performance space located in Building A.
Eagle The online Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
eagles_point_caf_cafeteria Eagles Point Café (Cafeteria)
eagles_point_caf_main_level Eagles Point Café (Main Level)
Jacobs The Jacobs Library, the primary academic resource and study center on campus.
K-Number The unique student identification number assigned to every IVCC student, used for all official records.
Self-Service The online portal used by students to register for classes, check financial aid, and view transcripts.
The Link The glass-enclosed walkway that connects the main campus buildings (A through E). Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 8 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. Using DormWay at Illinois Valley Community College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Illinois Valley Community College
IVCC campuses closed Tuesday for Election Day IVCC announced it will close its Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day to support community participation in voting.
Oct 29, 2026
Read More IVCC Board approves 2-year faculty contract with 5.5% first-year increase The IVCC Board of Trustees approved a new contract with the American Federation of Teachers, featuring a 5.5% raise in the first year and 3.5% in the second.
Oct 24, 2026
Read More Ag Job and Internship Fair scheduled in November IVCC announced an Agricultural Job and Internship Fair set for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Oct 20, 2026
Read More IVCC campuses closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day. IVCC campuses closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Illinois Valley Community College
Election Day -- College Closed November 3, 2026
The college is closed for Election Day to allow students, faculty, and staff time to vote.
"The Color Purple" Movie Screening November 4, 2026
A screening of 'The Color Purple' movie at 11:00 a.m.
Aromatherapy Experience - Breathe, Relax, Refresh November 9, 2026
Take a moment to breathe, relax, and refresh your senses from 12-3 p.m.
Veterans Day observed -- College Closed November 11, 2026
The college is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
"Tiny Beautiful Things" Fall Theater Production November 12, 2026
Opening night of the fall theater production from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
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