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.
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6 terms
Showing 6 of 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
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
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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