Academic calendar
Fall 1(A) 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Fall 1(A) 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2(B) 2026
- Spring 1(A) 2027
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2(B) 2027
- Summer 2027
- Fall 1(A) 2027
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2(B) 2027
- Spring 1(A) 2028
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2(B) 2028
- Summer 2028
Campus language
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B
- BLUE
- The freshman seminar course (BLUE 0101) designed to help new students adjust to college life.
- Blue Connect
- The online platform used by students to find clubs, events, and engagement opportunities.
- Blue Devil
- The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to KCKCC students.
- Blue Devil Cafe
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Jewell Student Center.
- Blue Devil Deli
- A deli-style dining option located in the lower level of the Jewell Student Center.
- Blue Devil's Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry available to students experiencing food insecurity.
- Blue Devils
- The official mascot and collective name for KCKCC students and athletic teams.
- Brew Devil
- The on-campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, the primary on-campus student housing facility.
H
- HALO
- Hispanic American Leadership Organization, a group promoting Hispanic culture and leadership.
J
- JEN
- Jazz Education Network, a student chapter focused on music and jazz performance.
L
- Lower Jewell
- The lower level of the Jewell Student Center, frequently used for student events, bingo, and socializing.
- Lower Jewell
- The lower level of the Jewell Student Center, frequently used to refer to the dining and deli area.
N
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.
O
- OQS
- Out, Questioning and Straight, the campus LGBTQ+ and ally student organization.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SNA
- Student Nurse Association, a professional organization for nursing students.
- SOL
- Student Organization of Latinx, a cultural and social club for Hispanic and Latinx students.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, an organization supporting military-affiliated students.
- SVO
- Student Veterans Organization, providing support and community for veteran students.
T
- The Cafe
- The Blue Devil Cafe and Coffee Shop, providing meals and beverages on campus.
- The Coffee Shop
- The campus cafe serving beverages and light snacks, located in the Jewell Student Center.
- The Deli
- The Blue Devil Deli, a popular dining spot located in the lower level of the Jewell Student Center.
- The Dotte
- Wyandotte County, the local area surrounding the college; students often identify as being from 'The Dotte'.
U
- Upper Jewell
- The upper level of the Jewell Student Center, typically used for formal meetings and administrative offices.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AMTC
- The Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center (often used interchangeably with TEC).
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by KCKCC for online course materials and assignments.
- Blue Connect
- The digital platform where students find information about campus organizations, events, and involvement opportunities.
- Blue Devil Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, library access, and the food pantry.
- blue_devil_caf
- Blue Devil Café
- Blue's Kitchen
- Blue's Kitchen Cupboard, the on-campus food pantry providing basic needs assistance to students.
- brew_devil_coffee_shop
- Brew Devil Coffee Shop
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Flint
- The Flint Building, which primarily houses business classrooms and offices.
- Humanities
- The Humanities Building, containing classrooms for arts and humanities courses.
- Jewell
- The Jewell Student Center, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester rather than at the traditional start of the term.
- Learning Commons
- The integrated library and academic support space providing tutoring and technology access.
- myKCKCC
- The central student portal for accessing email, Blackboard, and campus announcements.
- PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, home to the theatre department and media services.
- PCC
- The Pioneer Career Center, KCKCC's extension site in Leavenworth.
- PCC
- The Pioneer Career Center, KCKCC's satellite location in Leavenworth, Kansas.
- SASS
- Student Accessibility and Support Services, the office providing accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Self-Service
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- TEC
- The Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, located on State Avenue.
- TEC
- The Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, a separate campus location for technical and trade programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 1(A) 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 21 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.