Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- A2A
- Access to Achievement, a program providing support and internship opportunities for students.
C
- Commitment Day
- The annual summer orientation and enrollment event for incoming new students.
N
- no_on_campus_housing
- James Sprunt Community College does not provide on-campus dormitory facilities; students typically arrange local off-campus housing.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
S
- Saved by Grace
- A local soul food vendor frequently featured during major campus events like Commitment Day.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- SkillsUSA
- A professional organization for students enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations.
- Spartan Alert
- The college's emergency notification system used for weather and safety updates.
- Spartan Grill
- The primary on-campus dining facility located within the Student Center.
- Spartans
- The official mascot and collective name for the James Sprunt student body and athletic teams.
- Sparty's
- Sparty's Cafe, the primary on-campus dining spot located in the Student Center offering breakfast and lunch.
T
- TRIO
- Federal TRIO programs (Student Support Services) that assist first-generation and low-income students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aviso
- A student success software platform used for academic advising and tracking progress.
- Boyette
- The Boyette Building, which houses administrative offices and general education classrooms.
- Concourse
- The platform used by the college to host and manage official course syllabi.
- Herring
- The Herring Building, the hub for health sciences and nursing programs.
- Hoffler
- The Hoffler Building, dedicated to industrial and technical education programs.
- Just Ask
- The 'Just Ask Tech Support' help desk located in the library for assistance with JSCC accounts.
- McGowen
- The McGowen Building, which houses the Learning Resource Center (LRC) and library.
- Moodle
- The learning management system (LMS) where students access course materials, assignments, and online tests.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid status.
- Single Sign-On
- The unified login system (SSO) that allows students to access Moodle, Email, and Self-Service with one set of credentials.
- Spartan Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts for campus closures or safety issues.
- Spartan ID
- The official student identification card required for campus services and identification.
- Strickland
- The Strickland Building, containing Student Services, Admissions, and Financial Aid offices.
- The LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, providing library services, computer labs, and tutoring.
- WestPark
- The satellite campus located in Warsaw, NC, housing diesel, heavy equipment, and CDL programs.
- Williams
- The Williams Technology Building, used for various technical and classroom-based programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 16 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.