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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
8 entries Aug 3 → Dec 29, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Aug 12 → Dec 29, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 (Day Division)
Aug 31 → Dec 29, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 (Continuing Education / Evening DEC)
Jan 4 → Jan 15, 2027
Winter Intersession 2027
Jan 4 → Jun 10, 2027
Winter Semester 2027 (Continuing Education / Evening DEC) Winter Semester 2027 (Day Division)
Jan 4 → Jun 24, 2027
Winter 2027
Jun 2 → Jun 7, 2027
Summer 2027
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J M R S T J
JACpress The official student-run newspaper of the college. M
MIO Messaging in Omnivox, the standard internal email system for students and faculty. R
R-Score The Cote de rendement au collégial, the standardized score used for university admissions in Quebec. S
Stewart Stewart Hall, the on-campus apartment-style residence building.
SUJAC Student Union of John Abbott College, the primary student government body. T
The Caf The main cafeteria located in the Casgrain building.
The Cas Shorthand for the Casgrain building.
The Oval The large central green space on campus used for socializing and events. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Activity Period A universal break on Wednesday afternoons (12:30-2:30 PM) where no classes are held to allow for club meetings and events.
AME The Anne-Marie Edward Science Building, housing science labs and classrooms.
Casgrain The building containing the gym, pool, and arts facilities.
EXO The commuter train system (Vaudreuil-Hudson line) that stops at the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue station near campus.
Herzberg The main building for mathematics and science departments.
Hochelaga The building primarily used for social sciences and humanities classes.
jac_bistro JAC Bistro
Omnivox The central digital portal used for course registration, schedules, and grades.
oval_coffee_house Oval Coffee House
Penfield The building housing the college library and various classrooms.
stewart_hall_cafeteria Stewart Hall Cafeteria
STM The Montreal bus system providing transit to campus via routes like the 211 and 411. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 8 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from John Abbott
Record Crowd fills John Abbott College Open House Over 8,200 visitors attended the Fall Open House, setting a new record for the second consecutive year.
Oct 20, 2026
Read More John Abbott College Foundation celebrates 5 exceptional members at 2026 Hall of Distinction The Foundation inducted five new honourees, including Paralympian Brent Lakatos and activist Akilah Newton, into its Hall of Distinction.
Sep 23, 2026
Read More Special Keynote Address by Phyllis Webstad for Orange Shirt Day Phyllis Webstad, founder of the Orange Shirt Society, visited campus for a keynote address on Indigenous education and reconciliation.
Sep 15, 2026
Read More John Abbott College Launches New Interactive Accessibility Map The College introduced a new digital tool to help students and visitors navigate the campus with focus on accessible routes.
Sep 1, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at John Abbott
The Day the Internet Died (Theatre Production) October 24, 2026
A hilarious and thought-provoking comedy that imagines a modern town suddenly cut off from Wi-Fi and screens.
Fall 2026 Course Drop Deadline October 30, 2026
Deadline to drop courses for the Fall 2026 semester without academic penalty (4:00 p.m.).
SRAM Winter 2027 Application Deadline (Round 1) November 1, 2026
Deadline for Round 1 applications for the Winter 2027 semester.
Women's Hockey - Islanders vs TBD November 6, 2026
Islanders Women's Hockey regular season game scheduled for November 6.
John Abbott College Foundation Online Auction 2026 November 13, 2026
Annual fundraising auction featuring over 250 items to support student financial assistance and campus improvements.
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