Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027 - Eight Week Session
- Summer Session 2027 - Six Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 15 of 15 terms
A
- AANAPISI
- Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions program, providing specialized student support.
- Add Code
- A unique authorization number given by instructors to allow a student to join a full or closed class.
C
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for all course assignments, grades, and communication.
- CARE
- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education, a program supporting single parents receiving public assistance.
E
- Eagle
- The school mascot, used as a prefix for many services like the Eagle Card or Eagle's Landing.
- Eagle's Landing
- The primary on-campus cafeteria and snack shop located at the San Jacinto and Menifee campuses.
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing economic or educational barriers.
M
- MyMSJC
- The central web portal used by students to access email and campus applications.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
- Puente
- A student success program focused on Latinx literature and transfer readiness.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- The Cafe
- Common student shorthand for the Eagle's Landing dining area.
- The Pass
- Common shorthand for the San Gorgonio Pass Campus located in Banning.
- The Talon
- The name of the official student-run news organization and publication.
U
- Umoja
- A learning community dedicated to the academic success and heritage of African American students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access online course materials and submit assignments.
- Eagle Card
- The official MSJC student ID card required for library access and campus services.
- Late Start
- Condensed 8-week courses that begin halfway through the standard semester.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center; houses the library, computer labs, and tutoring services.
- msjc_caf_san_jacinto_campus
- MSJC Café - San Jacinto Campus
- MVC
- Menifee Valley Campus, one of the college's main regional hubs.
- MyCampusPermit
- The third-party website used by students to purchase and manage digital parking permits.
- MyMSJC
- The single sign-on portal used to access student email, Canvas, and Self-Service.
- RTA
- Riverside Transit Agency; MSJC students receive free bus rides using their mobile Eagle Card.
- RTA Pass
- The mobile bus pass provided to students through the Riverside Transit Agency, allowing for fare-free rides.
- Self-Service
- The web portal used for registering for classes, paying fees, and viewing financial aid.
- SJC
- San Jacinto Campus, the college's original main campus.
- The 100
- The main administrative and student services building at the San Jacinto Campus.
- The 800
- The Technology and Science building located at the Menifee Valley Campus.
- The Hub
- The Student Support Center that provides one-stop assistance for admissions, financial aid, and advising.
- The Pass
- The San Gorgonio Pass Campus located in Banning.
- TVC
- Temecula Valley Campus, the multi-story facility located in Temecula.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 17 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.