Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Full-Semester and First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Full-Semester and First 8-Week Classes
- Fall 2026 15-Week Classes
- Fall 2026 13-Week Classes
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Classes
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Full-Semester and First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Full-Semester and First 8-Week Classes
- Spring 2027 15-Week Classes
- Spring 2027 13-Week Classes
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week ClassesSpring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
C
- Cobra
- The official mascot, often used to refer to students, athletes, or campus services.
- Cobra Market
- A small convenience store and lounge located in the X wing.
E
- ETC
- The main campus cafeteria (Eats, Treats, & Catering), which replaced the former Betsy's Bistro in 2024.
I
- ISO
- International Student Organization, a club for global and domestic students.
M
- MTD
- The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, the local bus system used by commuters.
P
- Parkland Ridge
- A nearby apartment complex frequently used for student housing as the college does not have on-campus dorms.
- Parkland Scholars
- A student organization that works closely with the Honors Program.
- PCTV
- Parkland College Television, the school's educational cable channel.
T
- The Prospectus
- The student-run newspaper that covers campus news and culture.
U
- U wing café
- The primary food court area located in Building U.
W
- WPCD
- The campus radio station, broadcasting at 88.7 FM.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Cobra Learning
- The online learning management system (D2L) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
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- ETC - Eats, Treats, & Catering
- MTD
- The local bus system; unlike UIUC students, Parkland students generally pay a fare or must purchase a specific pass to ride.
- Parkland Portal
- The single-sign-on hub for accessing student email, Cobra Learning, and other campus apps.
- Self Service
- The digital portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- The Planetarium
- The William M. Staerkel Planetarium, a prominent campus landmark used for shows and classes.
- Tony Noel Center
- Building W, the dedicated facility for Agriculture Technology programs.
- U wing
- Building U, the central hub housing the Student Union and the main cafeteria.
- X wing
- Building X, known for housing the Cobra Market and student lounge areas.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 9 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.