Academic calendar
Fall 2026 - Continuing Education runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 - Continuing EducationRelevant now
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Campus language
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J
- JAC
- The universal shorthand for John Abbott College used by students and staff.
- JAC Radio
- The student-run campus radio station.
- JACCS
- John Abbott College Christian Students, a prominent campus club.
- JACPAS
- John Abbott College Performing Arts Society, the umbrella group for theater and music clubs.
- JACSEC
- John Abbott College Student Environmental Council, a prominent student-led green initiative group.
M
- Munchit
- A grab-and-go food kiosk located on campus for quick snacks and meals.
R
- Res
- Common shorthand used by students to refer to the on-campus residence.
- Rez
- The general shorthand used by students to refer to the on-campus residence hall.
S
- Sainte-Anne's
- The town of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, specifically the commercial strip adjacent to the college.
- Stewart
- Stewart Hall, the primary on-campus apartment-style residence.
- Stewart Hall
- The primary on-campus student residence building, often referred to simply as Stewart.
- Stewart Hall Caf
- The smaller dining area located within the residence building.
- SUJAC
- Student Union of John Abbott College, the elected student government body.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located in the Casgrain Building.
- The Jetty
- The pier area along Lake Saint-Louis where students gather during warm weather.
- The Oval
- The large circular green space at the center of campus used for socializing, sunbathing, and events.
- The Village
- Refers to the commercial strip of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue adjacent to the college, known for its restaurants and bars.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AME
- The Anne-Marie Edward Science Building, the newest major academic facility on campus.
- Brittain
- Brittain Hall, the building that houses the campus library and media services.
- Brittain Hall
- The building that houses the campus library and media services.
- cafeteria
- Cafeteria
- Casgrain
- The athletic and social hub, containing the gym, pool, and main cafeteria.
- Exo
- The commuter train system (Vaudreuil-Hudson line) with a stop in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue used by many students.
- Herzberg
- The building housing the Science and Mathematics departments.
- Hochelaga
- The building dedicated to Social Science and business-related courses.
- JAC Card
- The official student ID card required for library loans, printing, and gym access.
- jac_bistro
- JAC Bistro
- LÉA
- The specific module within Omnivox where teachers post course documents and assignments.
- MIO
- Messaging in Omnivox; the official internal email system for communicating with faculty and staff.
- Omnivox
- The essential online portal used for checking schedules, grades, and college news.
- OPUS
- The rechargeable transit card used for the STM and Exo bus/train systems serving the campus.
- oval_coffee_house
- Oval Coffee House
- Penfield
- The building primarily used for English, Humanities, and Languages.
- The 211
- The primary bus route connecting the campus to the Lionel-Groulx metro station.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 - Continuing Education runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 17 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.