Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Semester 2028
- Summer Semester 2028
Campus language
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F
- Frosh Week
- The traditional name for orientation week activities held at the start of the fall semester.
H
- HSM
- Haileybury School of Mines, a historic and world-renowned mining school that is now a division of Northern College.
K
- Kirkland Lake Res
- Refers to the student residence apartment accommodations at the Kirkland Lake Campus.
N
- NCSA
- Northern College Student Association, the student-led government body with chapters at the Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Haileybury campuses.
- North
- The name of the college's mascot, North the Moose, often used in school spirit contexts.
T
- The Caf
- Common student shorthand for the campus cafeteria, particularly the one at the Timmins Campus overlooking Porcupine Lake.
- The Northern Experience
- A term used by the college and students to describe the unique lifestyle and community-focused culture of studying in Northern Ontario.
- The Quill
- Shorthand for the Quill Lounge, a licensed student lounge and event space at the Timmins Campus.
- The Res
- General shorthand for the on-campus residences at the Timmins, Kirkland Lake, or Haileybury campuses.
- Timmins Res
- Specifically refers to the 120-room residence facility located at the Timmins Campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system (LMS) where instructors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- BYOD
- Bring Your Own Device; a policy requiring students in specific programs to provide their own laptop meeting certain technical specifications.
- chartwells_cafe_timmins_campus
- Chartwells Cafe (Timmins Campus)
- IESC
- Integrated Emergency Services Complex, a state-of-the-art training facility at the Timmins Campus for emergency services programs.
- Innovation Hub
- A dedicated space at the Timmins Campus for applied research, technology, and entrepreneurship.
- myNorthern
- The official student web portal used for accessing grades, course schedules, and financial accounts.
- Student Services
- The central office on each campus for registration, fee payments, and academic advising.
- The Tee Pee
- A distinct landmark and structure located on the Haileybury Campus grounds.
- Vet Sciences
- The Veterinary Sciences Centre at the Haileybury Campus, housing specialized labs and animal rehabilitation facilities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 9 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.