Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
Fall 2026 Semester
Campus terms
9
Local details
12
Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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9 terms
Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
ASMC
Associated Students of Merced College, the official student government body.
B
Blue Devil Cafe
The primary on-campus cafeteria and dining facility located in the Student Union.
Blue Devils
The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
C
CARE
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education, a program supporting single parents.
D
DSPS
Disabled Students Programs and Services, offering academic accommodations and support.
E
EOPS
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing social or economic barriers.
P
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
T
The Lofts
Off-campus student housing complex officially partnered with the college for student residency.
The Quad
The central outdoor grassy area on campus used for student gatherings and events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
AG
Agriculture Building, used for agricultural science programs.
blue_devil_s_brew
Blue Devil's Brew
Canvas
The online learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
fresh_seasons_caf
Fresh Seasons Café
IAC
Interdisciplinary Academic Center, a major classroom and faculty office building.
LRC
Learning Resources Center, the building that houses the campus library and study areas.
MC Card
The official student identification card required for library services and campus activities.
SCI
Science Building, containing laboratories and science lecture halls.
Self-Service
The web portal used by students for class registration, viewing grades, and managing financial aid.
The Bus
The Merced County Transit system, which provides public transportation to and from the campus.
THTR
Theater Building, the venue for performing arts and campus events.
VOC
Vocational Building, housing technical and career-oriented programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 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.
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