Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - First 8-week Session
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - Second 8-week Session
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASMPC
- Associated Students of Monterey Peninsula College, the official student government body.
C
- CARE
- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education, a program specifically for single parents receiving public assistance.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing economic and educational barriers.
L
- Lobos
- The official mascot and collective name for the MPC student body and athletic teams.
M
- MPC Cafe
- The primary dining facility located in the Student Center providing breakfast and lunch.
T
- The Grill
- The hot food station within the MPC Cafe known for burgers and made-to-order items.
- The Hill
- A common reference to the main Monterey campus, which is situated on a hillside overlooking the bay.
- TRIO
- A suite of federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BMC
- The Business, Music, and Computer Science building.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System used for online course materials, assignments, and communication with instructors.
- food_for_thought
- Food for Thought
- Lobo Account
- The single sign-on credential used to access campus Wi-Fi, email, and WebReg.
- lobo_hub_vending
- Lobo Hub Vending
- LoboCard
- The official student identification card required for library services and campus events.
- LTC
- The Library & Technology Center, the main campus library and computer lab hub.
- Marina
- The Marina Education Center, MPC's satellite campus located in the city of Marina.
- MST
- Monterey-Salinas Transit, the local bus system that provides transportation to and from campus for students.
- peninsula_caf
- Peninsula Café
- SS Building
- The Student Services Building, housing admissions, financial aid, and counseling.
- The Gym
- The Physical Education and Gymnasium complex used for athletics and kinesiology classes.
- WebReg
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage student records.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 13 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.