Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Summer 2026 5-Week B
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A
- AGS
- Alpha Gamma Sigma, the California Community College Scholastic Honor Society.
- ASO
- Associated Student Organization, the student government body at Pierce.
B
- Brahma Bodega
- The campus food pantry and basic needs center providing food and housing support to students.
- Brahma Cafe
- The main campus cafeteria and food service hub.
- Brahma Grill
- The food court area located on the first floor of the Library and Learning Crossroads (LLC).
- Brahma Pantry
- A student support program offering food assistance and resources to combat food insecurity.
- Brahmas
- The official mascot and the collective name for the student body.
C
- CAS
- Center for Academic Success; the primary campus hub for tutoring and academic support services.
- Chalk Hill
- The hilly area on the south side of campus used for cross-country running and agricultural grazing.
- Commuter Campus
- Pierce College does not have on-campus dormitories; students typically live at home or in nearby apartments.
D
- DSP&S
- Disabled Students Programs and Services, offering accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services; a state-funded program providing support for students facing economic or educational barriers.
F
- Food Truck Alley
- The designated area on the Mall where local food trucks park to serve students.
- Freudian Sip
- The campus coffee shop located within the College Services Building.
L
- LACCD
- Los Angeles Community College District, the governing district for Pierce and eight other local colleges.
P
- PACE
- Program for Accelerated College Education; a program designed for working adults to complete their degrees through evening and weekend classes.
- PCC
- Pierce College Council, the primary shared governance body on campus.
- PCD
- Pierce College Democrats; a prominent political student organization on campus.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year colleges.
- Puente
- A program focused on increasing the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges.
- PUMA
- Pierce Undergraduate Mentoring Alliance, a program focused on student success and faculty mentoring.
T
- The Bull
- The student-run magazine at Pierce College, known for its long-form journalism and design.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area located within the Student Union building.
- The Cafeteria
- The main dining facility on campus, located next to the Campus Center.
- The Canyon
- The walkway area between the Library and the Village, known for its distinct topography.
- The Farm
- A common nickname for the entire college, referencing its history and active agricultural facilities.
- The Food Court
- Common shorthand for the Brahma Grill and surrounding seating area in the LLC.
- The Grill
- A specific hot-food station within the Brahma Cafe serving burgers and sandwiches.
- The Hill
- Refers to the steep incline students must walk to reach the upper academic buildings from the parking lots.
- The Mall
- The central outdoor pedestrian walkway and quad that serves as the heart of the campus.
- The Roundup
- The award-winning student-run newspaper serving the Pierce College community.
- The Roundup
- The award-winning student-run news publication of Pierce College.
- The Sip
- The Freudian Sip, the campus coffee shop located in the Library and the Mall area.
- The Village Kiosk
- A small food and coffee stand located near the modular classroom cluster.
U
- Umoja
- A learning community and program dedicated to the academic success of African American students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Add Code
- A unique numeric code provided by an instructor that allows a student to enroll in a class after the semester has started or if the class is full.
- Add Permit
- A digital code provided by instructors that allows a student to join a class after the semester has started.
- Brahma Beat
- The official campus newsletter providing weekly updates and announcements to students.
- brahma_caf
- Brahma Café
- brahma_grill_food_court
- Brahma Grill Food Court
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for all online course materials and assignment submissions.
- Center for Sciences
- The primary facility for science labs and classrooms.
- Center for the Sciences
- The large modern building housing the planetarium and science labs.
- CFS
- Center for the Sciences, the primary building for STEM-related lectures and labs.
- Cranium Cafe
- The web-based platform used for virtual counseling and student service appointments.
- EB
- The Education Building, housing various classrooms and faculty offices.
- ELM
- The English, Languages, and Media building.
- G Line
- The Metro Busway (formerly the Orange Line) that has a dedicated station directly across from the campus on Victory Boulevard.
- Great Hall
- A large multi-purpose event space located within the Student Services building complex.
- LACCD
- Los Angeles Community College District; the district office that oversees Pierce and eight other local colleges.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester (often in October or April) rather than at the traditional start date.
- LLC
- Library and Learning Crossroads; the central building containing the library, ASO offices, and the Brahma Grill.
- LLRC
- Library and Learning Crossroads; the 5000 building containing the library, tutoring center, and ASO offices.
- Lot 7
- One of the largest student parking lots, located on the north side of campus near the Center for the Sciences.
- LRC
- Library / Learning Resource Center; the main building for research, tutoring, and the library.
- Metro G Line
- The bus rapid transit line (formerly the Orange Line) that has a dedicated station at the campus entrance.
- Metro Micro
- An on-demand, shared-ride transit service provided by LA Metro that serves the Woodland Hills area.
- Orange Line
- The Metro G Line busway that has a dedicated station at the campus entrance, used by many commuting students.
- PAB
- Performing Arts Building; the facility used for theater, music, and dance performances.
- PAC
- Performing Arts Center, the venue for theater, music, and dance performances.
- SIS
- Student Information System, the online portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- SSB
- Student Services Building, the central hub for admissions, financial aid, and the health center.
- Student Union
- The building housing the ASO, student activities, and the food court.
- The Farm
- The 225-acre agricultural land on the west side of campus, used for the school's Ag programs.
- The Great Hall
- A large multi-purpose event and meeting space located within the Student Services building.
- The Mall
- The central pedestrian walkway that runs through the heart of the campus, connecting the upper and lower districts.
- The Pit
- The nickname for the campus soccer field area located near the Victory Boulevard entrance.
- The Village
- A cluster of modular buildings on the south side of campus used for classrooms and faculty offices.
- U-Pass
- A reduced-fare Metro transit pass available to students enrolled in a minimum number of units.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 34 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.