What academic term is relevant at Northeast Iowa Community College?

Fall 2026 Semester runs from August 20, 2026 through December 16, 2026.

How much campus context is included in the Northeast Iowa Community College student guide?

The guide includes 7 approved campus terms and 10 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Northeast Iowa Community College guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 7 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Northeast Iowa Community College student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Northeast Iowa Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Calmar, IA

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for Northeast Iowa Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Fall 2026 Semester
Campus terms: 7
Local details: 10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries

Aug 20Dec 16, 2026
Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
Aug 25Oct 19, 2026
Fall 2026 8-Week Online Session 1
Sep 8Nov 2, 2026
Fall 2026 8-Week Online Session 2
Oct 20Dec 14, 2026
Fall 2026 8-Week Online Session 3
Dec 22Jan 25, 2027
Winterim 2026
Jan 7May 11, 2027
Spring 2027 Semester
Jan 12Mar 8, 2027
Spring 2027 8-Week Online Session 1
Feb 2Mar 29, 2027
Spring 2027 8-Week Online Session 2
Mar 16May 10, 2027
Spring 2027 8-Week Online Session 3
May 19Aug 12, 2027
Summer 2027 Semester
May 25Jul 19, 2027
Summer 2027 8-Week Online Session 1
Jun 15Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 8-Week Online Session 2

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Campus language

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7 terms

C

Cougar: The official mascot of NICC, often used in the context of 'Cougar Pride' or school spirit.

P

PAS: Professional Agricultural Students, an organization for students in agriculture-related programs.
PTK: Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA: Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SkillsUSA: A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

T

The Apartments: The student housing units located adjacent to the Calmar campus, which are apartment-style rather than traditional dorms.
The Cafe: The on-campus cafeteria and dining area available at both the Calmar and Peosta campuses.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details

Brightspace: The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, assignments, and grades.
calmar_campus_caf: Calmar Campus Café
Industrial Tech: The Industrial Technologies Building, housing trade and technical programs.
Main Building: The primary academic and administrative building at the Peosta campus.
Max Clark: Max Clark Hall on the Calmar campus, primarily used for health and science programs.
MyCampus: The central single sign-on portal used by students to access email, Brightspace, and other college services.
NICC Alert: The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus closures or safety issues.
Self-Service: The online tool within MyCampus used for course registration, viewing financial aid, and checking transcripts.
Wilder: The Wilder Business Center on the Calmar campus, housing administrative offices and classrooms.
Z-Degree: A specific degree pathway that utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER) to eliminate textbook costs.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 7 approved campus terms and 10 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.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$700

Cost of Living Index

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Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

46.5°F

Avg Snowfall

40 in

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Campus News

Latest updates from Northeast Iowa Community College

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Oct 23, 2026

NICC to Receive More Than $650,000 in Funding Through Iowa STRONG Project

NICC is part of a consortium receiving federal funding to expand short-term training and Pell-eligible programs in manufacturing and healthcare.

Oct 6, 2026

NICC 2026 Hall of Fame Events Raise More Than $90,000

The college raised over $90,000 for student scholarships during its 60th-anniversary Hall of Fame and fundraiser events.

Sep 25, 2026