Academic calendar
MRI Technologist AAS AM Cohort runs Mar 24, 2025 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- MRI Technologist AAS AM CohortRelevant now
- Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma AM CohortDiagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma AM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography AAS AM CohortDiagnostic Medical Sonography AAS AM Cohort
- Radiologic Technologist Diploma AM CohortRadiologic Technologist Diploma PM Cohort
- Radiologic Technologist AAS AM CohortRadiologic Technologist AAS PM Cohort
- MRI Technologist Diploma AFT Cohort
- MRI Technologist AAS AFT Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma PM Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography AAS PM Cohort
- MRI Technologist Diploma PM Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS PM CohortMRI Technologist AAS PM Cohort
- Nuclear Medicine AAS AM CohortSeptember 22, 2025 Cohort Start
- Nuclear Medicine AAS PM CohortNuclear Medicine PM Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma AM CohortDiagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma AM Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS AM CohortDiagnostic Medical Sonography AAS PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography AAS AM CohortCardiovascular Sonography AAS PM Cohort
- MRI Technologist Diploma AM Cohort
- MRI Technologist AAS AM Cohort
- Nuclear Medicine AAS AFT Cohort
- MRI Technologist Diploma AFT Cohort
- MRI Technologist AAS AFT Cohort
- Summer-A 2026
- MRI Technologist Diploma PM Cohort
- MRI Technologist AAS PM Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma AM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma AM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography AAS AM CohortDiagnostic Medical Sonography AAS AM Cohort
- Summer-B 2026
- Radiologic Technologist Diploma AFT CohortRadiologic Technologist Diploma AM CohortRadiologic Technologist Diploma PM Cohort
- Radiologic Technologist AAS AFT CohortRadiologic Technologist AAS AM CohortRadiologic Technologist AAS PM Cohort
- Program Start Date 2026-08-17
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography Diploma PM Cohort
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS PM Cohort
- Cardiovascular Sonography AAS PM Cohort
- Fall 2026
- Winter 2027
- Nuclear Medicine AAS AM Cohort
- Spring 2027
- Nuclear Medicine AAS PM CohortNuclear Medicine PM Cohort
- Summer-A 2027
- Summer-B 2027
- Fall 2027
Campus language
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Showing 54 of 54 terms
A
- ACCSC
- The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, the institution's accrediting body
- ARDMS
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography; a key professional organization for ultrasound students.
- ARMRIT
- The American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, a specific certification for MRI students
- ARRT
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the primary certification board students prepare for
- ASRT
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists; the professional organization many NPC medical imaging students join.
B
- Boarding
- Common term for off-campus student housing near the Novaliches campus, as the college does not provide official on-campus dormitories.
- BPPE
- Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education; the California state regulatory body that approves the college's operation.
C
- Canteen
- The smaller, secondary food outlet on campus used for quick snacks and individual purchases.
- Carryover
- A term used in Nigerian polytechnics for a course that a student failed and must retake.
- Clinical
- Refers to the externship phase of the program where students work in actual medical facilities.
- Clinical sites
- The hospitals and imaging centers where students perform their practical rotations
- Clinicals
- The mandatory off-campus rotations at hospitals or imaging centers required for graduation.
- Clocking in
- The mandatory practice of recording exact attendance hours required for vocational certification.
- Comrades
- A universal term used by students at National Polytechnics (particularly in Kenya and Nigeria) to refer to fellow students.
D
- Day Student
- A student who lives off-campus and commutes to classes, as opposed to a 'Boarder'.
E
- Echo Tech
- Shorthand for a student in the Cardiovascular Sonography/Echocardiography program
- Externship
- The mandatory period of hands-on clinical training at an off-site medical facility
F
- Female Dorm
- The primary on-campus residential facility for female students, located within the secure campus perimeter.
J
- JRCERT
- The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, an accreditation body frequently discussed regarding program quality
M
- Male Dorm
- The primary on-campus residential facility for male students, often referred to simply as 'Male Dorm' in official and student communications.
- Mess Hall
- An alternative term for the main dining facility, used interchangeably with 'The Mess'.
- Module-based
- The scheduling system where students focus on one intensive subject at a time for 2 to 6 weeks.
- MRI only
- A term for students or technicians who specialize in MRI without first obtaining an X-ray license
N
- NPCians
- The collective term used by students and alumni of the National Polytechnic College of Science and Technology to identify themselves.
- NPCollege
- The common shorthand and brand name for National Polytechnic College.
- NPCST
- National Polytechnic College of Science and Technology (the institution's primary acronym).
- NPCST Dorm
- The residential facility for students at the National Polytechnic College of Science and Technology in the Philippines.
- NPCSTians
- The collective term used by students to refer to themselves and their peers.
- NPI
- The common shorthand for the institution itself, the National Polytechnic Institute.
- NPIPNG
- The full official acronym for the National Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea.
- NSTP
- National Service Training Program; a mandatory civic education and defense preparedness program for students in the Philippines.
- Nuc Med
- Shorthand for the Nuclear Medicine technology program.
P
- Poly
- A common shortened name for the college used in casual conversation.
- Polytech
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the National Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea.
- Polytechnic
- A slightly more formal but still common way students refer to their school in conversation.
R
- Rad Tech
- Common shorthand for the Radiologic Technology program or a student enrolled in it
- Resit
- The common term for taking a supplementary examination after failing an initial course attempt.
S
- Scanning
- Student shorthand for the hands-on practice hours spent using ultrasound or MRI equipment.
- SDMS
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; a key professional body for ultrasound students at the college.
- SGC
- Student Governing Council; the primary student leadership body at National Polytechnic institutions.
- SGO
- Student Government Organization; the student representative body at the Philippines campus.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council; the primary student governing body that liaises between the student population and the administration.
- SSC
- Supreme Student Council; the primary student government body representing the student population.
- SSG
- Supreme Student Government; the primary student representative body.
T
- TESAS
- Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme; the national scholarship program that many students rely on for tuition and boarding fees.
- The Boards
- The national certification exams (such as ARRT or ARDMS) that students prepare for at the end of their program.
- The Canteen
- The primary food service area for students and staff on campus.
- The Hostel
- The on-campus student residence facility at the Quezon City campus.
- The Hostels
- The general term for on-campus student housing at the Kenya National Polytechnic campuses.
- The Lab
- Shorthand for the clinical practice rooms where students spend the majority of their on-campus time.
- The Lounge
- The student break area at the California campuses where students eat and socialize between clinical labs.
- The Mess
- The common name for the student dining hall where meals are served at National Polytechnic campuses in Kenya.
- The Poly
- A frequent nickname for the institution among the student body in various international National Polytechnic contexts.
W
- Wonderlic
- The standardized entrance exam (Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam) required for admission into most programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 150 Fee
- The standard $150 application fee required to begin the enrollment process.
- Admin Block
- The main administrative building housing the Director's office, registrar, and financial services.
- Clinical Coordinator
- The staff member responsible for managing and assigning student externship placements
- Clinical Externship
- The mandatory final phase of the program where students work at off-site medical facilities.
- Clinical Rotations
- Practical off-site training at affiliated hospitals required for medical imaging students at NPCollege California.
- Clinical Site
- An external medical facility where students complete their required practical training hours.
- Clinicals
- Hands-on hospital rotations; students often discuss placements at sites like the VA or Lakewood Memorial.
- Clock Hours
- The unit of measurement for program progress, as vocational polytechnics track hours rather than traditional credits.
- Clocking in
- The mandatory requirement for students to record their attendance hours using the college's time-tracking system.
- Commerce
- The branch campus location for National Polytechnic College in California.
- Commerce Campus
- The satellite facility for National Polytechnic College in California.
- Continuous Assessment
- Often called 'CA', this refers to the ongoing tests and assignments that contribute to the final grade before the end-of-semester exams.
- Financial aid part
- The final step in the enrollment process after the initial interview and entrance testing
- Henderson
- The college's branch campus located in Nevada
- Henderson Campus
- The college's branch campus located in Henderson, Nevada, primarily serving MRI students.
- Hybrid
- The standard instructional format where didactic coursework is online and labs are held in person.
- ID Card
- The essential student document required for accessing the Mess, borrowing library books, and entering the campus gates.
- ID Cards
- Student identification cards issued and updated by the Student Engagement or Career Services office.
- Lae City
- The surrounding urban area; students must be aware of local safety protocols when traveling between the campus and the city center.
- Lakewood
- The main campus location for National Polytechnic College in California.
- Lakewood Campus
- The primary Southern California campus location.
- Main Building
- The central administrative and academic hub of the college.
- Main Campus
- The primary instructional facility located at 4105 South St in Lakewood
- Meal Cards
- The required identification used by residential students to access dining services at the National Polytechnic Institute of PNG.
- Morning schedule
- The 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM class block, often contrasted with the evening shift
- Night shift
- The 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM class block, preferred by students working full-time jobs
- Novaliches
- The main campus location for the National Polytechnic College of Science and Technology in Quezon City.
- Novaliches
- The specific district in Quezon City that serves as the primary hub for NPCST student life and transit.
- Placement Office
- The department responsible for assisting students with job searches and clinical site assignments.
- Registration
- The multi-step process at the start of each semester involving fee payment at the Admin Block and course enrollment.
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress; the standard students must maintain to remain eligible for financial aid.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory daily uniform for all students attending classes or labs at the college.
- South Street
- The main campus facility located at 4105 and 4102 South Street in Lakewood, CA.
- Student ID Card
- Mandatory identification required for campus entry and library access at National Polytechnic College locations.
- The Annex
- A secondary campus building used for specific laboratory and classroom sessions.
- The Extension
- The secondary facility at 4102 South St used for additional classroom space
- The Lab
- The specialized medical imaging and ultrasound practice rooms at the Commerce campus.
- The Library
- The central academic resource building, often used as the primary quiet study space on campus.
- The MRI Lab
- The specialized facility where students perform hands-on clinical training with imaging equipment.
- The Pavilion
- A common gathering area used for student assemblies, social events, and recreational activities.
- The Portal
- The online management system where students track their attendance hours and grades.
- The Rep
- The admissions representative who conducts the mandatory in-person information meetings and handles applications.
- The Workshop
- The collective name for the various technical training sheds where hands-on engineering and trade instruction occurs.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict requirement for students to wear designated medical scrubs or school uniforms daily.
- Waitlist
- The list students must join if they wish to switch between morning and night schedules, which are often fixed.
- Wonderlic
- The standardized entrance exam required for admission into the college's medical programs
- Zacatenco
- The main professional campus often associated with the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) system.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- MRI Technologist AAS AM Cohort runs Mar 24, 2025 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 54 approved campus terms and 47 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.