Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Full TermRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Online August 8-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Online August 15-Week Term
- Fall 2026 13-Week TermFall 2026 Online September 13-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Online September 4-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Online October 4-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Online October 8-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Online November 4-Week Term
- Merrymester 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Full Term
- Spring 2027 Online January 4-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Online January 8-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Online January 15-Week Term
- Spring 2027 13-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Online February 4-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Online March 4-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Online March 8-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Online April 4-Week Term
- Maymester 2027
- Summer 2027 Online June 4-Week Term
- Summer 2027 First Term
- Summer 2027 Online June 8-Week Term
- Summer 2027 Full Term
- Summer 2027 Online July 4-Week Term
- Summer 2027 Second Term
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, a prominent student religious organization on the Perkinston and Jackson County campuses.
- Bulldogs
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led organization active within the athletic departments.
P
- Perk
- The Perkinston Campus, the only MGCCC location offering on-campus residential housing.
- Perk Trip
- A term used by students from commuter campuses (JD or JC) when traveling to the Perkinston campus for games or events.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with active chapters at MGCCC.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body on each campus.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located in the Food Service Center on the Perkinston Campus.
- The Coast
- A common shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the college as a whole.
- The Grill
- The snack bar and quick-service dining area found in the student centers across various campuses.
- The Rez
- Common student shorthand for the Residential Life area and dormitories located on the Perkinston Campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The self-service system used by students to register for classes, check financial aid, and view official transcripts.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Gulf Coast ID
- The mandatory student identification card used for library services, meal plans, and campus security.
- JC
- The Jackson County Campus located in Gautier.
- JD
- The Harrison County Campus, formerly known as the Jefferson Davis Campus; students still frequently use the old initials.
- Late Start
- Condensed 8-week courses that begin mid-semester, a popular option for students adding credits late.
- MyMGCCC
- The central web portal that provides single sign-on access to Canvas, Banner, and student email.
- perk_up_caf
- Perk Up Café
- student_union_cafeteria
- Student Union Cafeteria
- The Bryant Center
- The Tradition Center for Nursing and Allied Health, often referred to by its donor name.
- The Perk
- The Perkinston Campus, the college's original and residential campus.
- Willis-Hancock
- The A.L. May Memorial Stadium's Willis-Hancock Field, where football games and major events are held.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 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.