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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester (16 Week) runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
11 entries Aug 18 → Oct 8, 2026
Fall 1 (8 Week)
Aug 18 → Dec 8, 2026
Fall Semester (16 Week) Relevant now
Oct 13 → Dec 8, 2026
Fall 2 (8 Week)
Dec 15 → Jan 7, 2027
Midwinter
Jan 12 → Mar 4, 2027
Spring 1 (8 Week)
Jan 12 → May 6, 2027
Spring Semester (16 Week)
Mar 16 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2 (8 Week)
May 11 → Jun 3, 2027
Maymester
Jun 7 → Jul 8, 2027
Summer I (5 Week)
Jun 7 → Jul 29, 2027
Whole Summer (8 Week)
Jul 12 → Aug 12, 2027
Summer 2 (5 Week)
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C J O P S W C
Century Century Commons, the primary on-campus student housing complex. J
Jack Shack The campus coffee and snack shop located within the Saulsbury Campus Center. O
OC The standard shorthand used by students and locals to refer to Odessa College. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, specifically the Eta Tau chapter of the international honor society. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population. W
Wrangler The official mascot and the common term used to refer to any Odessa College student.
Wrangler Grill The main campus cafeteria providing daily meal services for students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Blackboard The digital learning management system used for all course materials and online assignments.
ET Electronics Technology Building, used for technical and vocational training.
grab_and_gourmet Grab and GOurmet
great_western_dining_cafeteria Great Western Dining Cafeteria
jack_rabbit_coffee_shop Jack Rabbit Coffee Shop
SCC Saulsbury Campus Center, the central hub for student activities and services.
Select 8 The college's standard course format where classes are completed in condensed 8-week sessions.
The Globe The Globe of the Great Southwest, a replica Shakespearean theatre located on campus.
WHSB Wood Health Sciences Building, housing the college's nursing and health programs.
Wrangler Card The official student ID used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
Wrangler Express The one-stop service center for admissions, registration, and financial aid located in the SCC.
wrangler_grill Wrangler Grill Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester (16 Week) runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 7 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. Using DormWay at Odessa College What the product handles for students.
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Odessa College Theatre Brings Frankenstein to Life This October Odessa College Theatre presents a production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein throughout the month of October.
Oct 8, 2026
Read More Odessa College Only College in Texas to Pilot National Initiative Focused on Bachelor's Degree Program Quality Odessa College was chosen as the only Texas institution to lead the Community College Baccalaureate Association's Quality Framework pilot.
Apr 1, 2026
Read More Odessa College Opens Registration For 2026 Car Show Registration opened for the annual car show benefiting the Elijah Barrera Memorial Scholarship Fund, held in late September.
Aug 26, 2026
Read More Town Hall Meetings: Learn more about City topics on the ballot, including proposed updates to the City Charter and venue tax. Town Hall Meetings: Learn more about City topics on the ballot, including proposed updates to the City Charter and venue tax.
Read More Inclement Weather Alert (Historical Reference): Campus closure and delayed openings occur during icy conditions; check official weather page for real-time updates. Inclement Weather Alert (Historical Reference): Campus closure and delayed openings occur during icy conditions; check official weather page for real-time updates.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Odessa College
Bold Bites: Fear The Flavor - Halloween Culinary Class October 16, 2026
A fine dining Halloween-themed culinary class from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Registration fee $50.
Free Application Week Workshop October 16, 2026
Application workshop held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the KCTC.
Texas Tech Virtual Advising Session October 16, 2026
Virtual advising session for students interested in transferring to Texas Tech University.
CPR - Heartsaver FA CPR AED October 17, 2026
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tickets: $75.
Fall 2 (8 Week) - Census Day October 20, 2026
Official census day for the second 8-week fall term.
Texas Tech In-Person Advising October 21, 2026
In-person transfer advising with Texas Tech representatives from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Volleyball Game (Theme: Camo Night) October 28, 2026
Volleyball game vs Amarillo College from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Volleyball Game (Theme: Black Out) October 31, 2026
Volleyball game vs Midland College starting at 2:00 PM.
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