Paradise Valley Community CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Phoenix, AZ. Operating on a semester system.

Phoenix, AZ
6K+ students
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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Paradise Valley 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
6
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Summer Semester 2026
  2. Summer 10-Week Session 2026
  3. Summer Second 5-Week Session 2026
  4. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  5. Spring Semester 2027
  6. Summer Semester 2027
  7. Fall Semester 2027
  8. Spring Semester 2028
  9. Summer Semester 2028

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Campus language

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6 terms

B

Black Mountain
The common name for PVCC's satellite campus location in North Scottsdale/Carefree.

D

DECA
A professional organization for students interested in business, marketing, and management.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
Puma Cafe
The primary on-campus dining facility located within the Kranitz Student Center.
Pumas
The official mascot and the term used to refer to the PVCC student body and athletic teams.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the official student representative body.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
coffee_shop_at_q_building
Coffee Shop at Q Building
CPA
Center for the Performing Arts, the venue for campus theatrical and musical performances.
KSC
Kranitz Student Center, the central hub for student services, advising, and the cafeteria.
LS
Life Sciences building, containing science classrooms and laboratory facilities.
LSC
Learning Support Center, the building housing the library, tutoring, and computer labs (often referred to as the Q Building).
M
Music Building, dedicated to the college's music programs and practice rooms.
MEID
Maricopa Enterprise ID, the unique alphanumeric username required to access all MCCCD digital systems.
My.Maricopa
The online student portal used for class registration, viewing grades, and managing financial aid.
Puma ID
The official student identification card used for library services and campus identification.
puma_caf
Puma Café

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 11 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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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Omicron Chi Chapter)

The international honor society for two-year colleges, recognizing and encouraging scholarship among associate degree students.

Invite only

Source: paradisevalley.edu · Verified 22 days ago

Student Leadership Council (Student Government)

Represents the PVCC student body, bringing issues and concerns to the college's administrators. Consists of elected officers and senators.

Source: paradisevalley.edu · Verified 22 days ago

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Club Rush

A multi-day event at the beginning of each semester where students can explore the various clubs and organizations on campus.

Drop in any time

Source: paradisevalley.edu · Verified 22 days ago

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Campus rituals

Welcome Back Waffles

An annual event at the start of the school year where students can get free waffles served by PVCC staff and meet new friends.

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Source: paradisevalley.edu · Verified 22 days ago

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Life in Phoenix for Paradise Valley Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Phoenix.

Timezone

Mountain Time (no DST)

Median Rent

$1,700

Cost of Living Index

103

Student Population

115,000

City Transportation

Walkability

41

Bikeability

56

Public Transit

Valley Metro Bus, Valley Metro Rail (light rail), Paratransit services

Nearest Airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Hot desert (BWh)

Avg Annual Temp

75°F

Avg Snowfall

0.3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 3

surface_lot • High

Primary student parking lot.

Lot 4

surface_lot • High

Designated student parking lot.

Lot 2

surface_lot • Limited

Available for student parking after 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Paradise Valley Community College

Club Rush

September 1, 2026

Student Union Lounge, KSC Student Union

An event where PVCC clubs advertise their activities to fellow students to gain new members.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@paradisevalley.edu

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