Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Quarter 2026
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the primary student representative body.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program supporting student success and college readiness.
B
- Barney's
- The main campus cafe and coffee shop located in the Academic Center.
K
- KMHD
- The campus-based jazz radio station, though now operated in partnership with OPB.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- Saints
- The collective term for the student body, derived from the school mascot, Barney the Saint Bernard.
T
- The Bistro
- A student-run coffee shop and cafe operated by the Hospitality and Tourism program.
- The Pond
- The central courtyard and water feature area in the middle of the Gresham campus, a popular meeting spot.
- The Village
- The Village at 172nd, the primary student-affiliated apartment complex located adjacent to the Gresham campus.
- The Vista
- The main dining hall area offering various food service options and seating.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AC
- The Academic Center, the massive main building housing most classrooms, the library, and student services.
- GE
- The General Education building, used for various core curriculum classes.
- MyMHCC
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform used by students to schedule advising appointments and track degree progress.
- PE
- The Physical Education building, containing the gym, pool, and athletic facilities.
- riverview_caf
- Riverview Café
- Saints Card
- The official student ID card required for library services, printing, and gym access.
- Sky Theater
- The campus planetarium, often used for both classes and public shows.
- The Hub
- The centralized student services area in the Academic Center for admissions, advising, and records.
- TriMet
- The regional public transit system; students often use the 20, 80, and 81 bus lines to reach the Gresham campus.
- VA
- The Visual Arts building, housing studios and art classrooms.
- vista_dining_hall
- Vista Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.