Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Session I 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall Session II 2026
- Spring Interim Session 2027
- Spring Session I 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring Session II 2027
- Summer Regular Session 2027
Campus language
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B
- Blue Angels
- The official mascot and nickname for the college's female athletic teams.
- Blue Devils
- The official mascot and nickname for the college's male athletic teams.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a club promoting cultural unity and awareness.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious organization.
G
- Grab and Go
- The section of the cafeteria offering pre-packaged meals and snacks for students on the move.
I
- ICT
- Industrial Control Technology club, focused on skilled trades and team leadership.
K
- KC
- The universal shorthand for Kaskaskia College used by students and staff.
- KC Cafe
- Common shorthand for the campus cafeteria and its food services.
- KC Cafeteria
- The main dining facility located in the Fine Arts and Student Center (Building A).
- KC Connect
- The official mobile app for accessing campus maps, grades, and emergency alerts.
- KCID
- The unique student identification number used for logging into campus systems and IDs.
- KCPN
- Kaskaskia College Student Practical Nursing Organization.
- KEA
- Kaskaskia Engineering Association, for students interested in engineering fields.
- Kindergarten College
- A derisive local nickname for Kaskaskia College, often used by students or residents of neighboring towns.
M
- myKC
- The online student portal used for registration, grades, and tuition payments.
P
- Prairie Creek
- Prairie Creek Apartments, the primary off-campus student housing complex located within walking distance of the main campus.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, also referred to as Student Congress, the official representative body for students.
- SNO
- Student Nurse Organization, a networking and professional group for nursing students.
T
- Taking a W
- The act of withdrawing from a course after the drop period to receive a 'W' grade instead of a failing mark.
- The A
- Shorthand for the Fine Arts and Food Services building, which houses the campus cafeteria.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A
- Fine Arts & Student Center, which houses the cafeteria, music rooms, and culinary arts.
- ACE
- Academic Center for Excellence, the central hub for tutoring and testing located in the Library.
- ACE
- The Academic Center for Excellence, where students go for free tutoring, placement testing, and proctored exams.
- AD
- Administration Building, housing the President's office and business offices.
- CAC
- Cavaletto Agricultural Center, the primary facility for agriculture programs.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Clock Tower
- The central campus landmark and common meeting point for students.
- Crisp
- The Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center, located off-site for technical and industrial training.
- East and West Lots
- The two designated parking areas where students are permitted to park on the main campus.
- Education Centers
- Satellite locations in Greenville, Nashville, Salem, Trenton, and Vandalia for off-campus classes.
- First Day Ready
- A textbook program that ensures students have all required course materials available by the first day of class.
- G
- Gymnasium, the main athletic facility and fitness center.
- HB
- Health and Business Building, housing admissions, financial aid, and the Jane Knight Auditorium.
- KC 101
- The mandatory new student orientation program designed to introduce resources and campus life.
- KC Alerts
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- KC Connect
- The official mobile app for accessing schedules, campus maps, and emergency alerts.
- KC ID
- The official student identification card, required for library services and free admission to home athletic games.
- kc_cafeteria
- KC Cafeteria
- L
- Library Building, which also houses the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
- Late Start
- Courses that begin after the regular semester start date, such as 8-week or 12-week sessions.
- LC
- Life-Long Learning Center, which includes the Boswell Art Gallery.
- myKC
- The official student intranet and portal used to access grades, schedules, and college announcements.
- Parking stickers
- Free permits required for all student vehicles, which must be displayed on the rear driver's side window.
- PC
- Professional Careers Building, housing programs like Cosmetology and Dental Assisting.
- SA
- Sports & Activities Facility, used for athletic events and wellness.
- Self-Service
- The online portal within myKC used specifically for registration, tuition payments, and tax forms.
- ST
- Science and Technology Building, containing labs for biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
- TimelyCare
- A virtual health and well-being service provided to students for 24/7 medical and mental health support.
- VA
- Vocational Annex, used for art, auto body, and maintenance programs.
- W Grade
- The 'Withdrawal' designation on a transcript for classes dropped after the initial refund period.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 30 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.