The semester, explained for Orange County Community College
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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
9
Local details
12
Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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9 terms
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C
CSI
Center for Student Involvement, the office that oversees clubs and student life.
Cyber Cafe
The dining and coffee area located in Kaplan Hall on the Newburgh campus.
P
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
SAB
Student Activities Board, responsible for organizing campus events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
The Bridge
The enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting buildings on the Newburgh campus.
The Caf
The main cafeteria located in the Shepard Student Center on the Middletown campus.
The Great Room
The large, glass-walled community and event space in Kaplan Hall (Newburgh).
The Green
The Alumni Green, the central grassy quad area on the Middletown campus used for relaxing and events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Banner
The self-service system used for course registration and managing student records.
BAT
The Bio-Tech Building on the Middletown campus.
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Bio-Tech Building Micro Market
Degree Works
The online academic audit tool used to track progress toward graduation.
Kaplan
Kaplan Hall, the main academic building on the Newburgh campus.
MySUNYOrange
The official web portal used by students to access grades, schedules, and email.
Rowley
The Rowley Center for Science and Engineering in Middletown.
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Sarah Wells Café
Shepard
The Shepard Student Center, the hub for student services in Middletown.
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Shepard Student Center Micro Market
The Shuttle
The free inter-campus bus service that transports students between the Middletown and Newburgh campuses.
Tower
The Tower Building, a key academic and administrative facility in Newburgh.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 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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The international honor society for two-year colleges, recognizing academic achievement.
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Apprentice Players
The college's theatre club, providing opportunities for students to get involved in acting and stage production.
Open to all
E-Sports & Video Game Club
A community for students interested in competitive and casual video gaming.
Open to all
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Honors Social Club (HSC)
Organizes social events and activities for students in the Honors Program to foster community.
Drop in any time
Week of Welcome
A series of events at the start of the Fall semester to welcome new and returning students, featuring activities like t-shirt giveaways, bingo, and ice cream socials.
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Biology Club
One of the most active clubs on campus, organizing trips to museums, zoos, and aquariums, as well as local hiking and camping outings.
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Dungeons & Dragons Club
A club for students who enjoy playing the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
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Intramural Badminton
Recreational badminton open to all students, faculty, and staff.
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What's happening at Orange County Community College
ASAP Priority Registration
November 2, 2026
Shepard Student Center 301, Middletown Campus
Priority registration event for students in the ASAP program.
Dr. Walter Jahn's Fall Lecture Series
November 2, 2026
Rowley Center For Science & Engineering (RCSE)
Getting to know our Neighbors in the Wild, a lecture session part of the fall series.
Fall Transfer Fair
November 4, 2026
Physical Education Center (Gym), Middletown Campus
Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities will be available to discuss transfer opportunities for SUNY Orange students and community members. No registration required.
Information Session & Newburgh Campus Tour
November 5, 2026
Newburgh Campus
General information session for prospective students followed by a tour of the Newburgh campus.
Information Session & Middletown Campus Tour
November 11, 2026
Middletown Campus
General information session for prospective students followed by a tour of the Middletown campus.
Fall 2026 Open House
November 21, 2026
Middletown Campus
Comprehensive open house event for future students and families.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Orange County Community College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
The Harbour at OCC
Capacity: 800
Room types: single, double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@sunyorange.edu
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