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College in Scranton, PA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
9 entries Aug 31 → Dec 13, 2026
Fall Term 2026 Relevant now
Dec 14 → Jan 17, 2027
Intersession Term 2026
Jan 19 → May 9, 2027
Spring Term 2027
May 10 → Jun 13, 2027
Summer I Session 2027
May 10 → Jul 25, 2027
Summer Term 2027
Jun 21 → Jul 25, 2027
Summer II Session 2027
Aug 30 → Dec 12, 2027
Fall Term 2027
Dec 13 → Jan 16, 2028
Intersession Term 2027-2028
Jan 18 → May 7, 2028
Spring Term 2028
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Jaguars The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams. M
Moffat The Moffat Student Center, often used to refer to the dining and student activity hub. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SkillsUSA A professional organization for students in technical, skilled, and service occupations. T
The Caf The main dining area located within the Moffat Student Center.
The Shop A general term used by students to refer to the various technical labs, such as Automotive or Welding shops.
The Suites The Micro-Suites, the primary on-campus housing for students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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D2L Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system used for course materials and grades.
Diesel The Diesel Truck Technology Center, a specialized facility for heavy equipment training.
HSC The Health Science Center, home to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology programs.
Ideal The Ideal Center, a facility used for various technical labs and community events.
Jaguar Card The official student identification card used for campus access and identification.
johnson_college_cafeteria Johnson College Cafeteria
refuel_station Refuel Station
Richmond Richmond Hall, which houses various technical programs and classrooms.
Self-Service The online student portal used for registration, checking financial aid, and viewing transcripts.
The Lab Commonly refers to the computer labs or specific technical program labs required for hands-on training.
Woolworth Woolworth Hall, the main administrative building housing classrooms and offices. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 8 approved campus terms and 11 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. Using DormWay at Johnson College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Johnson College
Johnson College Opens Transportation Technology Center The college officially opened its new Transportation Technology Center at 814 Wyoming Ave. in Scranton to support automotive and diesel programs.
Oct 29, 2026
Read More Johnson College Sets Eighth Consecutive Enrollment Record Enrollment reached 743 students for the 2026-27 academic year, a 7% increase, marking the college's eighth consecutive year of record growth.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More New Evening Welding Technology Certificate Program Announced Johnson College will begin offering an evening Welding Technology certificate program at both campuses starting in Spring 2027.
Oct 14, 2026
Read More Scranton Campus Alerts: Text 'essential' to 79516 to register for emergency and weather notifications. Scranton Campus Alerts: Text 'essential' to 79516 to register for emergency and weather notifications.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Johnson College
Fall Open House November 7, 2026
Information sessions on admissions, financial aid, and student services, including technical area tours and same-day acceptance.
Deadline for College Withdrawal November 8, 2026
Last day for full-term course withdrawal (grade of 'W' assigned) and deadline for total college withdrawal.
Second-year Student Registration Begins November 9, 2026
Priority registration opens for second-year students for the upcoming term.
Financial Aid Informational Session November 10, 2026
Guidance on FSA ID, FAFSA, alternative loans, and scholarships for current and prospective students.
Fix-It Fair November 14, 2026
Free community event where volunteer fixers repair everyday items like clothing, electronics, and bicycles.
First-year Student Registration Begins November 16, 2026
Registration opens for first-year students.
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