Academic calendar
Summer 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring 2026
- Summer 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- ASLTCC
- Associated Students of Lake Tahoe Community College, the official student government body.
- Aspen
- Aspen Hall, the primary on-campus student housing complex located near the campus entrance.
C
- CARE
- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education, a program supporting single parents attending college.
- Coyote
- The school mascot, used as a collective term for students (e.g., 'Welcome Coyotes').
- Coyote Grill
- The main food service counter located within The Hub, serving hot meals and snacks.
- Coyotes
- The official mascot and the collective term for the LTCC student body.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing economic or educational challenges.
- Equity
- The Student Equity and Success program focused on closing achievement gaps for underrepresented students.
I
- ISS
- International Student Services, the office handling affairs for students from abroad.
T
- The Basin
- Refers to the Lake Tahoe Basin area where the college is situated.
- The Hill
- A common reference to the campus itself, due to its elevated location in South Lake Tahoe.
- The Hub
- The central student lounge and dining area where students gather for food and socializing.
- TRIO
- A suite of federal programs designed to support first-generation and low-income students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Coyote Card
- The official student identification card used for library services, printing, and local discounts.
- Late Start
- Short-term classes that begin several weeks into the standard quarter, popular for flexible scheduling.
- LMUC
- The Lisa Maloff University Center, used for advanced degree programs and community events.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card, which also serves as a bus pass and library card.
- Passport
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing financial aid information.
- Quarter System
- The academic calendar used by LTCC, consisting of 12-week Fall, Winter, and Spring terms rather than semesters.
- The Duke
- The Duke Theatre, the campus venue for performing arts and large presentations.
- The Gym
- The Physical Education building, used for athletics, fitness classes, and community recreation.
- The Library
- The Roberta Mason Library, the main academic resource and study hub on campus.
- The Main
- The Main Building, housing the majority of classrooms and administrative offices.
- The UC
- The Lisa Maloff University Center, which houses advanced degree programs and modern meeting spaces.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 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.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.