Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Full Semester runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Full SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026 First 8 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Second 4 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Second 8 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Third 4 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Second Start Semester
- Fall 2026 Fourth 4 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Full Semester
- Spring 2027 First 8 Weeks
- Spring 2027 First 4 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Second 4 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Second 8 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Third 4 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Second Start Semester
- Spring 2027 Fourth 4 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Full Semester
- Summer 2027 First 4 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Second 4 Weeks
Campus language
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G
- Gators
- The collective name for the student body, derived from the school's mascot.
L
- Lacombe Lounge
- The primary student relaxation and dining area in the Main Building.
N
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success; a student leadership organization focused on goal-setting.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary student representative body on campus.
- SkillsUSA
- A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
T
- The Canteen
- The common designation for the student lounge and vending area where students eat between classes.
- The Swamp
- Informal name sometimes used for the student lounge or gathering areas, playing on the Gator mascot theme.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ATC
- Advanced Technology Center; the building focused on technical trades and specialized manufacturing programs.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and testing.
- Gator Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts to students.
- Gator Card
- The official student identification card used for library services and campus identification.
- GatorMail
- The official student email system provided by the college.
- Health Sciences Building
- The dedicated facility for nursing and allied health programs.
- LoLA
- Louisiana Online Learning Administration; the primary web portal for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- Main Building
- The primary administrative and general classroom hub of the Lacombe campus.
- One-Stop
- The centralized student services center used for admissions, financial aid, and registration assistance.
- STEM Building
- The facility housing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math classrooms and labs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Full Semester runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.