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Public Trade School in Birmingham, AL. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Regular Term runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
10 entries Aug 11 → Dec 16, 2026
Fall 2026 Regular Term Relevant now
Aug 17 → Oct 9, 2026
Fall 2026 Mini-Term 1
Oct 12 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Mini-Term 2
Jan 5 → May 12, 2027
Spring 2027 Regular Term
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 Mini-Term 1
Mar 8 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 Mini-Term 2
May 10 → May 15, 2027
Spring 2027 Interim Term One Week
May 17 → Aug 3, 2027
Summer 2027 Regular Term
May 19 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer 2027 Mini-Term 1
Jun 28 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Mini-Term 2
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A C P S T A
ASAP Academic Success and Advisement Program, providing tutoring and academic coaching. C
Cougar Alert The official emergency notification system used to broadcast safety information to students.
Cougar Den The dining and snack area located on the Bessemer campus.
Cougar Pride A common phrase used to denote school spirit and institutional excellence. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
SSS Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic and personal support. T
The Academy The Academy of Excellence, a residential facility on the Birmingham campus.
The Caf The main cafeteria located in the Student Center on the Birmingham campus.
The Suites The Suites at Lawson State, the apartment-style student housing on the Birmingham campus. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
A Building The main instructional building on the Bessemer campus.
AC Building The Academic Center on the Birmingham campus, housing classrooms and administrative offices.
Arrington Library The main library facility located on the Birmingham campus.
Arthur Shores The Arthur Shores Gymnasium on the Birmingham campus, home to Cougar athletics.
B Building The secondary instructional and administrative building on the Bessemer campus.
bessemer_campus_cafeteria Bessemer Campus Cafeteria
Blackboard The learning management system (LMS) used for online course content and assignments.
Cougar Card The official student identification card used for campus access and services.
Cougar Mail The official student email system used for all college communication.
OneACCS The statewide Alabama Community College System portal used for administrative and student records.
Student Suite The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
student_center_dining_hall Student Center Dining Hall Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Regular Term runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 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. Using DormWay at Lawson State Community College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Lawson State Community College
Lawson State Honors Alabama Veterans Through Operation We Remember The college placed 150 American flags on both campuses to honor veterans lost to suicide and raise awareness for veteran mental health.
Oct 5, 2026
Read More Saturday Classes Held Virtually Due to Weather Classes scheduled for Saturday, October 10 were moved to a virtual format in response to weather alerts in Jefferson County.
Oct 10, 2026
Read More Lawson State Lands More Than $2.1 Million Through New Federal Investment The college received federal funding to expand workforce training and support student success in high-demand careers.
Sep 25, 2026
Read More Governor Ivey Approves Alabama's First Workforce Pell Program at Lawson State The Lineworker Training Program became the first in the state to receive approval for the Workforce Pell process, expanding student eligibility for federal grants.
Sep 14, 2026
Read More Saturday classes on October 10 will be held virtually due to weather conditions. Stay safe. Saturday classes on October 10 will be held virtually due to weather conditions. Stay safe.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Lawson State Community College
Birmingham Career Center Job Fairs October 13, 2026
A multi-day career fair event for students and the community to connect with potential employers.
Pink October: Falling Into Awareness October 14, 2026
An awareness event held from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM focusing on breast cancer awareness.
Fall Blood Drive October 21, 2026
Community blood drive held from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Health Professions Forum (Birmingham Campus) October 22, 2026
Information forum for students interested in health professions, held at 3:00 PM.
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