Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1Relevant now
- Quarter 1
- Quarter 2
- Semester 2
- Quarter 3
- Quarter 4
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- Aggieville
- The historic six-block entertainment and shopping district located immediately adjacent to the campus.
D
- Derby
- Derby Dining Center, a Kansas State University dining hall frequently used by MCC students through a reciprocal meal plan.
J
- Johnson
- Johnson Hall, the primary on-campus residence hall for male students.
- Jolliffe
- Jolliffe Hall, the primary on-campus residence hall for female students.
M
- Missions
- Refers to the various short-term mission trip opportunities and the student-led missions interest groups.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- SPB
- Student Programming Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus social events and activities.
T
- The Caf
- The main campus dining facility located on the first floor of Jolliffe Hall.
- The Hill
- A reference to the elevated area of campus or the nearby Kansas State University campus features.
- The Little Apple
- A common nickname for Manhattan, Kansas, used by students to distinguish it from 'The Big Apple' (New York City).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ashcroft
- The J. Robert Ashcroft Center, which houses the campus gymnasium, athletic offices, and fitness facilities.
- Coffin
- Coffin Memorial Hall, the main administrative building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
- K-State ID
- The identification card issued to MCC students that grants access to shared services like the K-State library and recreation center.
- MCC Alert
- The emergency notification system used to communicate campus closures or safety information to students via text and email.
- mcs_lunch_program
- MCS Lunch Program
- Sanders
- The Sanders Library, the primary academic resource and study center on campus.
- The Flint Hills
- The surrounding geographic region often used for student retreats, hiking, and outdoor orientation activities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 7 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.