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
Campus terms
12
Local details
12
Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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12 terms
Showing 12 of 12 terms
L
L&C
Lewis & Clark Hall, a co-ed residence hall on campus.
P
Paintbrush
The Paintbrush is the college's annual literary and arts magazine.
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
SAC
Student Activities Council, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Simpson
Simpson Hall, a residence hall often used for specific student cohorts.
T
The Caf
The main Dining Hall where students use their meal plans for buffet-style service.
The Den
The Trapper Den, a snack bar and grill located in the DeWitt Student Center.
The Trapper
The student-run campus newspaper.
Trappers
The official mascot and the term used to refer to all Northwest College students.
TV Main
Trapper Village Main, the on-campus apartment complex for students.
TV West
Trapper Village West, off-campus apartments managed by the college for students with families or older students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
FAB
Fagerberg Building, the primary facility for math and science courses.
Hinckley
The Hinckley Library, the primary research and study building.
JFC
Johnson Fitness Center, the campus gym and athletic facility.
MOB
Moyer Building, which houses classrooms for humanities and social sciences.
Moodle
The learning management system where instructors post course materials and assignments.
MyNWC
The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing financial information.
NPA
Nelson Performing Arts Center, home to the music and speech departments.
ORB
Orendorff Building, the main administrative hub housing admissions and financial aid.
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Resident Dining (Dining Hall)
SafeRide
A free shuttle service provided to students for safe transportation within the Powell city limits.
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Sips & Such
Trapper Card
The official student ID card used for meal plans, library checkout, and building access.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 12 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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