Passaic County Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 14-Week Session

The semester, explained for Passaic 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 2026 14-Week Session
Campus terms
10
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 14-Week Session runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Summer U and UA 2026
  2. Summer 2026 Summer III
  3. Fall 2026 14-Week SessionRelevant now
  4. Fall 2026 6-Week Session A
  5. Fall 2026 12-Week Session
  6. Fall 2026 6-Week Session B

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Campus language

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10 terms

A

ALAS
Association of Latin American Students, a cultural and social student organization.

E

EOF
Educational Opportunity Fund, a program providing financial and academic support to eligible students.

L

Late Start
A term for accelerated courses that begin several weeks after the standard semester start date.

O

OSA
Office of Student Activities, which oversees campus clubs and events.

P

Panther
The official mascot of PCCC, often used to refer to students or the student body.
Panther Cafe
The official name for the dining services area on the Paterson campus.
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
SVA
Student Veterans of America, a group supporting military-affiliated students.

T

The Caf
The main cafeteria located in Founders Hall at the Paterson campus.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course materials and assignments.
Founders
Founders Hall, the main academic and administrative building at the Paterson campus.
Hamilton Club
A historic building in Paterson used for administrative offices and the college's art gallery.
Memorial
Memorial Hall, which houses the gymnasium and athletic facilities at the Paterson campus.
Panther Card
The official student ID card required for library services, printing, and building access.
panther_cafe_wanaque_campus
Panther Cafe – Wanaque Campus
Passaic
The Passaic Academic Center, located in the city of Passaic.
paterson_campus_food_court
Paterson Campus Food Court
PSA
The Public Safety Academy, a specialized campus located in Wayne for criminal justice and fire science.
Self-Service
The online portal used by students to register for classes, view grades, and manage financial aid.
The Portal
The PCCC student portal (my.pccc.edu) which serves as the central hub for email and college apps.
The Shuttle
A free inter-campus bus service connecting the Paterson, Wanaque, and Passaic locations.
Wanaque
The Wanaque Academic Center, serving northern Passaic County.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 14-Week Session runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 13 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.
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Life in Paterson for Passaic County Community College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,350

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

78

Bikeability

53

Public Transit

NJ Transit Bus, NJ Transit Rail (Main Line at Paterson Station)

Nearest Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport, Teterboro Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Broadway Parking Garage

garage • PCCC parking permitted on Level 4 and above (designated by red lines)

Must obtain an electronic window access device from Public Safety Office; no PCCC parking on levels 1, 2, or 3.

Campus News

Latest updates from Passaic County Community College

PCCC Receives Levitt Family Foundation Grant for Hispanic/Latino Heritage Festival

Passaic County Community College is a 2026 recipient of a grant award from the Levitt Family Foundation to support its Hispanic/Latino Heritage Festival.

Aug 15, 2026

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Passaic County Community College Announces Technology Partnership to Benefit Students and Recruit Teachers

PCCC partnered with 'Where Trades Go' to offer a new networking platform for its Trade Studies program, using profiles instead of resumes to showcase skills.

May 14, 2026

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Going Greener with Urban Gardening at PCCC

PCCC continues its green initiatives by introducing urban gardening and upgrading campus buildings to be more environmentally friendly.

Apr 10, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Passaic County Community College

AI as a Study Partner

September 18, 2026

A-127 - Distance Education and Library Training Center and AI Lab, Paterson Campus

A workshop for students on using AI as a study partner, including hands-on training and experimentation.

Fall 6A Term Begins

September 22, 2026

All Campuses

The Fall 6A Term runs from September 22 to October 31, 2026.

Fall 12-Week Term Begins

September 23, 2026

All Campuses

The Fall 12-Week Term runs from September 23 to December 19, 2026.

Information Session: Welding

October 1, 2026

113 Van Houten St, Paterson, NJ

Discover Welding at PCCC – Info Session & Tour of the new state-of-the-art welding facility.

Board of Trustees Meeting

October 13, 2026

Paterson Room, Main Campus-Paterson, One College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ

Regular meeting of the Passaic County Community College Board of Trustees. The public is invited to attend.

5K Walk/Run For Completion

October 17, 2026

Wanaque Academic Center, 500 Union Avenue, Wanaque, NJ

Join the PCCC community for the 5K Walk/Run For Completion event.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@web.pccc.edu

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