Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session II
- Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Summer 2027 Session I
- Summer 2027 Session II
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.
- Cyber Cafe
- A casual dining and coffee spot located within the Hultquist Library.
F
- FSA
- Faculty Student Association, the organization that manages auxiliary services like dining and the bookstore.
H
- Hillside
- Hillside Suites, the on-campus apartment-style housing located on the Jamestown campus.
J
- Jayhawk
- The official mascot of JCC and the collective term for its students and athletic teams.
- Jayhawk Cafe
- The primary dining hall located in the Hamilton Collegiate Center on the Jamestown campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
T
- The Cut
- The dining area located on the Cattaraugus County (Olean) campus.
- The Pond
- The central pond on the Jamestown campus, often used as a landmark or meeting spot for students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The self-service web portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Carnahan
- The Carnahan-Jackson Center, which houses the library, learning center, and various student services.
- CARTS
- The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, the local bus service that provides transportation to and from the Jamestown campus.
- Hamilton
- The Hamilton Collegiate Center, which serves as the student union and hub for campus life.
- Hultquist
- The Hultquist Library, housing study spaces, computer labs, and the Cyber Cafe.
- jayhawk_caf
- Jayhawk Café
- MTI
- The Manufacturing Technology Institute, a specialized facility for technical and industrial programs.
- PHED
- The Physical Education Complex, containing the gymnasium, pool, and fitness facilities.
- Sheldon
- The Sheldon Center, an administrative and classroom building on the Jamestown campus.
- Starfish
- An academic success tool used for scheduling advising appointments and receiving progress alerts from instructors.
- Total Card
- The official JCC student identification card, used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 12 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.