Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 12-Week Classes 2026Fall 2026 12-Week ClassesFall Semester 2026 12-Week Classes
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week ClassesFall Second 8-Week Classes 2026Fall Semester 2026 Second 8-Week Classes
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 12-Week Classes 2027Spring 2027 12-Week ClassesSpring Semester 2027 12-Week Classes
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week ClassesSpring Second 8-Week Classes 2027Spring Semester 2027 Second 8-Week Classes
Campus language
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A
- AAA
- Asian American Appreciation, a student club focused on promoting and raising awareness of Asian cultures.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization dedicated to educational and social empowerment for Black students.
L
- Lock in
- A term used by students meaning to concentrate or focus intensely on academic work.
M
- MCC Café
- The main campus cafeteria offering over 160 food items and self-service checkout kiosks.
- MCCScots
- The collective nickname for McHenry County College students and athletic teams.
R
- Roary
- The name of the college's lion mascot.
S
- Scot Room
- Room B178, the specific location within Building B that hosts the student-run Tartan Bistro.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary body for student governance and leadership development on campus.
T
- Tartan Bistro
- The student-run fine dining restaurant on campus where culinary students prepare and serve gourmet meals.
U
- UCLA
- A humorous/derisive student nickname for the college, standing for 'University of Crystal Lake Area.'
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system used by students to access course materials and grades.
- Catalyst
- The Catalyst Campus located in Woodstock, home to specialized learning centers and the University Center.
- CATI
- The Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, which houses skilled trades and technical programs.
- Liebman
- The Liebman Science Center, a LEED-certified facility dedicated to science and math education.
- Luecht
- The Luecht Conference Center, a major event and meeting space on the main campus.
- mcc_caf
- MCC Café
- MCRide
- A dial-a-ride transit service providing curb-to-curb transportation throughout McHenry County for students.
- myMCC
- The official student portal used for registration, financial aid, and accessing college records.
- Pace
- The regional bus service that serves the campus via fixed routes like 806, 807, and 808.
- Silver Cord
- A volunteer service award earned by students who complete a specific number of community service hours.
- SRC
- The Student Resource Center (Room A247), a hub for student life, IDs, and support services.
- tartan_bistro
- Tartan Bistro
- University Center
- A partnership hub at the Catalyst Campus where students can earn bachelor's and master's degrees from four Illinois universities.
- Ventra
- The payment system used for regional transit, including Pace buses and Metra trains.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 14 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.