Academic calendar
Fall 2026 16-Week runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Early 8-WeekFall Early 8-week 2026
- Fall 2026 16-WeekRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Late 8-WeekFall Late 8-week 2026
- Winter Break 2026-2027
- Spring/Winter Intersession 2027
- January Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 Early 8-WeekSpring Early 8-week 2027
- Spring 2027 16-Week
- Spring 2027 Late 8-WeekSpring Late 8-week 2027
- Summer 2027 IntersessionSummer Intersession 2027
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
P
- PAL
- Peer Assistance Leaders, student mentors who help new students navigate campus life and resources.
- PALs
- Peer Assistance Leaders, students who mentor and assist new students during orientation.
- Pioneer
- The official mascot and identity for OCCC students
- PSA
- Professional Staff Association, though often used in context of campus employment/orgs.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for nursing students.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic and personal support to eligible students.
- SVA
- Student Veterans Association
T
- The Bistro
- The main cafeteria located in the College Union offering hot meals and grab-and-go items.
- The Bridge
- The enclosed walkway connecting the Main Building and the SEM building
- The Cafe
- The main cafeteria located in the Main Building, offering full meals and daily specials.
- The Coffee Shop
- The main cafe located in the College Union serving Starbucks products
- The Lab
- The Student Computer Center in the Main Building, the primary spot for printing and computer access.
- The Pioneer
- The student-run news organization and media outlet of OCCC.
- The Pond
- The scenic water feature and surrounding green space located on the campus grounds
- The Union
- Short for the College Union building, the social center of the campus.
- The Union
- The College Union building, the primary location for food services and student hangouts
- TRIO
- Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A&H
- Arts and Humanities Building
- AE
- The Applied Technology Building.
- AHEC
- The Allied Health Education Center.
- ATC
- Advanced Technology Center, home to computer science and technical programs.
- Bursar
- The office responsible for student billing, tuition payments, and account balances.
- CU
- College Union
- FACE
- Family and Community Education Center, used for community outreach and specialized training.
- HP
- Health Professions Center
- Late Start
- Classes that begin after the traditional semester start date, typically offered in an 8-week format.
- Main
- The Main Building, the central hub containing the library, bookstore, and student services.
- MB
- Main Building, the central hub housing the library, coffee shop, and administrative offices.
- MineOnline
- The student portal used for registration, viewing transcripts, and managing financial aid.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials
- MyOCCC
- The student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing financial aid info.
- OCCC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts/emails about campus closures or safety issues.
- OCCC ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for library services and lab access
- occc_cafeteria
- OCCC Cafeteria
- SEM
- Science, Engineering and Math Center
- Student ID
- The official campus identification card required for library checkouts, computer lab entry, and printing credits.
- Testing Center
- The secure facility in the Main Building required for proctored exams and placement testing.
- The Bursar
- The office where students handle tuition payments, refunds, and account balances
- The Lab
- Commonly refers to the Student Computer Center or the specific tutoring labs like the Math Lab
- The Main
- The Main Building, which houses the majority of classrooms, the library, and administrative offices.
- The Pioneer
- The student-run newspaper providing campus news and updates
- VPA
- Visual and Performing Arts Center
- VPAC
- Visual and Performing Arts Center, which houses the theater, music rooms, and art galleries.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 16-Week runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 26 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.