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Public Trade School in Gainesville, TX. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 16-Week runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
11 entries Aug 24 → Oct 17, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 8-Week
Aug 24 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 16-Week Relevant now
Oct 19 → Dec 12, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week
Dec 14 → Jan 7, 2027
Winter 2026 Mini-Mester
Jan 19 → Mar 13, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 8-Week
Jan 19 → May 15, 2027
Spring 2027 16-Week
Mar 22 → May 15, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week
May 17 → Jun 3, 2027
Spring 2027 Mini-Mester
Jun 7 → Jul 8, 2027
Summer 2027 Summer I 5-Week
Jun 7 → Aug 12, 2027
Summer 2027 Summer III 10-Week
Jul 12 → Aug 12, 2027
Summer 2027 Summer II 5-Week
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Bonner Bonner Hall, the male-only residence hall on the Gainesville campus. C
Canvas The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials. H
Hervey Hervey Hall, the female-only residence hall on the Gainesville campus. N
NSLS The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus. O
OneCollege The unified student information system and portal used for registration and grades. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SSS Student Support Services, a federally funded program providing academic and personal support. T
The Den The Lion's Den, the primary dining hall and cafeteria located on the Gainesville campus.
The Hill A common reference to the Gainesville campus, noting its elevation relative to the surrounding town. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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FSCC First State Bank Exchange, the primary building for the NCTC Denton campus.
GoNCTC The official mobile application for navigating campus resources and schedules.
Lion Card The official student ID card used for library services, meal plans, and building access.
MyNCTC The legacy student portal used for accessing email, schedules, and financial aid information.
NCTC Alert The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
PSTC Public Safety Training Center, the facility for police, fire, and EMS programs.
student_union_cafeteria Student Union Cafeteria
The Med The Health Sciences Center, often used to refer to the building housing nursing and medical programs. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 16-Week runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 approved campus terms and 8 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. Using DormWay at North Central Texas College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from North Central Texas College
NCTC Foundation Reaches Major Milestone The NCTC Foundation has surpassed $19 million in assets dedicated to supporting students and the future of the college.
Sep 28, 2026
Read More Important Notice regarding former faculty member Dr. Aaron Wood NCTC issued a safety notice following the arrest of a former faculty member on charges unrelated to the college community.
Sep 28, 2026
Read More Flower Mound Campus Scheduled to Close by 2027 The Board of Regents approved the closure of the Flower Mound campus, with operations ending August 31, 2027.
Sep 4, 2026
Read More Dr. Aaron Wood (former faculty) arrested; NCTC verifies no contact with students/staff since arrest. Dr. Aaron Wood (former faculty) arrested; NCTC verifies no contact with students/staff since arrest.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at North Central Texas College
College Life Skills - Group Session: Emotional Wellness October 19, 2026
A group session focusing on emotional wellness as part of a series to help students learn useful life skills.
October 2026 Board Of Regents Meeting October 19, 2026
Monthly meeting of the North Central Texas College Board of Regents.
Spring Registration Opens October 19, 2026
Registration for Spring 2027 classes opens for all students.
College Life Skills - Group Session: Communication Skills & Self-Advocacy October 26, 2026
A session dedicated to developing communication and self-advocacy skills for college and beyond.
College Life Skills - Group Session: Healthy Relationships & Balance November 2, 2026
Students can learn about maintaining healthy relationships and finding balance in their academic and personal lives.
Holiday Doormat Painting November 2, 2026
A fall enrichment class through Continuing Education. Cost is $40.00.
College Life Skills - Group Session: Decision-Making & Problem-Solving November 9, 2026
A session focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
College Life Skills - Group Session: Intro into Adulthood November 16, 2026
The final session in the series covering skills needed for the transition into adulthood.
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