Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session 1
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session 2
- Winter Break 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 8-Week Session 1
- Spring 2027 8-Week Session 2
- Summer Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall 2027 8-Week Session 1
- Fall 2027 8-Week Session 2
- Winter Break 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring 2028 8-Week Session 1
- Spring 2028 8-Week Session 2
- Summer Session 2028
Campus language
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Showing 24 of 24 terms
A
- AGS
- Alpha Gamma Sigma; the California Community College Honor Scholarship Society chapter at IVC.
- Arts Village
- The campus area near the future site of student housing (planned for 2031).
- ASIVC
- Associated Students of Irvine Valley College; the student government body.
- ATEP
- Advanced Technology and Education Park; IVC's satellite campus in Tustin.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a cultural and advocacy organization for Black students.
C
- Coffee Cart
- The outdoor coffee and snack stand typically located near the BSTIC building.
F
- Farmer's Fridge
- Automated smart fridge located in the cafeteria offering fresh salads and meals.
- Fast Friday
- An intensive one-day event where students can complete all pre-registration steps in person.
G
- GSA
- Gender Sexuality Alliance; a club supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
I
- ICC
- Inter-Club Council; the representative body for all campus student clubs.
- Irvine Company Apartments
- The primary off-campus housing option for students, as IVC currently lacks on-campus dorms.
- IVC
- The common shorthand for Irvine Valley College.
L
- Laser Cafe
- The main on-campus cafeteria located in the Student Activities Center.
- Laser Day
- The major new student welcome and orientation event held before the semester.
- Lasers
- The official mascot and collective nickname for IVC students.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations; a competitive academic club simulating UN proceedings.
P
- Promenade Café
- A new dining facility scheduled to open in Fall 2026.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for community colleges.
S
- Snack Hubs
- Designated locations across campus where students can pick up daily free snacks.
T
- The 405
- The San Diego Freeway bordering the campus; a frequent topic of conversation regarding commute delays.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located within the Student Services Center (SSC).
- The Quad
- The central grassy outdoor area where students hang out and campus events are held.
- The Spot
- The campus food pantry and basic needs center providing free groceries and snacks.
U
- UCI Lite
- A common nickname for IVC, referencing its high transfer rate to UC Irvine and similar academic rigor.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A 100/200/300
- The 'A' Buildings; the original classroom wings located on the north side of campus.
- A100/A200/A300
- The primary classroom wings located on the north side of campus.
- ASIVC Access
- A student benefit program providing discounts and event entry, formerly a physical sticker.
- BSTIC
- Business Sciences and Technology Innovation Center; houses business and tech labs.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for all online and hybrid course materials.
- DTC
- District Testing Center; the location for proctored exams and placement testing.
- Laser Card
- The official IVC student identification card used for library services and campus discounts.
- laser_caf
- Laser Café
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester, often 8-week intensive sessions.
- LRC
- Library and Learning Resources Center; the main campus library and study area.
- LSB
- Life Sciences Building; also referred to as B 400, housing biology and tech labs.
- MAP
- My Academic Plan; the digital tool in MySite used to track degree progress.
- MySite
- The central student portal for registration, grades, and academic records.
- OCTA
- Orange County Transportation Authority; the bus system that provides transit to and from campus.
- PAC
- Performing Arts Center; the main venue for music, dance, and theater events.
- patio_caf
- Patio Café
- PE
- Physical Education complex, including the gym and fitness facilities.
- SAC
- Student Activities Center; contains the cafeteria, bookstore, and student life offices.
- SSC
- Student Services Center; the hub for admissions, financial aid, and counseling.
- TAG
- Transfer Admission Guarantee; a critical program for IVC students seeking guaranteed admission to specific UC campuses.
- VA
- Visual Arts building; the new facility for studio arts and gallery space.
- Wave
- The mobile app-based system used for the OCTA Community College bus pass.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 22 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.