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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- Summer Semester 2027
Campus language
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A
- ACE
- Achieving a College Education, a scholarship and recruitment program for high school students to earn college credits.
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the official student representative body for the college.
B
- Bear Cave Café
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Student Union, offering a variety of hot meals and grab-and-go options.
- Bear Necessities
- A campus resource center that provides food, clothing, and basic needs assistance to students.
- Bear's Brew
- The campus coffee bar located on the west end of the Student Union, serving coffee, tea, and snacks.
- Bear's Den
- The Student Union building, a central hub for hanging out, studying, and gaming.
- Bears
- The official mascot of Phoenix College, used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
- Bears Den
- The primary campus cafeteria and dining hall located in the Hannelly Center.
- Bears' Brew
- The on-campus coffee bar located within the Student Union.
- Bumstead
- The name of the official Phoenix College mascot, Bumstead the Bear.
- Bumstead's
- The student resource room and food pantry located in the Student Union.
C
- Café Oso
- A student-run dining area operated by the Culinary Arts program, providing high-quality meals prepared by students.
- CGI
- The Comic, Games, and Images club, a student organization for those interested in anime, gaming, and comic art.
- CURE
- Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience, a program for STEM students.
D
- DECA
- A student organization focused on leadership and development in marketing, finance, and management.
F
- FOI
- Fields of Interest; the nine academic pathways (e.g., STEM, Culture and Society) used to organize degrees and advising.
H
- Hoop
- Short for Hoop of Learning, a bridge program for Native American high school students.
M
- Maricopa
- Refers to the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) of which PC is a member.
O
- One-Stop
- Common term for the Hannelly Center due to its consolidated enrollment services.
P
- PC
- The standard shorthand name for Phoenix College used by students and faculty.
- PC Proud
- A popular slogan and hashtag used by students and alumni to show school spirit.
- PC United
- The official student government organization at Phoenix College that advocates for student interests.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, often used interchangeably with ASG to refer to student leadership.
T
- The Cave
- Shorthand for the Bear Cave Café cafeteria.
- The Den
- Shorthand for the Bear's Den, the main hangout area in the Student Union.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A Building
- The Administration Building, housing executive offices and administrative functions.
- AU
- Bulpitt Auditorium, used for large events and performances.
- Bear Tracks
- The mandatory orientation and registration session for new students (Bear Tracks Embark).
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- Bear Cave Café
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- Bear's Brew Coffee Bar
- Bear's Den
- The common nickname for the Student Union building, the primary hub for student life and relaxation.
- Bulpitt
- Bulpitt Auditorium, the historic performance and event hall on campus.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online course materials and assignments.
- Cub Hub
- The shorthand name for the campus bookstore (Bumstead's Cub Hub-Store) where students buy books and gear.
- Dalby
- The Dalby Biosciences Building, which houses science labs and classrooms.
- DB
- The Dalby Building, which houses technology, business, and computer classrooms.
- Flex Start
- Classes with non-traditional start dates that begin later in the semester.
- Freshman Square
- An outdoor plaza area located near the Ed & Verma Pastor Plaza, often used for student activities.
- Hannelly Center
- Often abbreviated as HC, this building serves as the central hub for student services, including admissions and advising.
- HB
- The building housing the campus Bookstore and the Honors Program.
- HC
- The Hannelly Center, the main hub for student services, enrollment, and the cafeteria.
- HE
- The Health Education Building, home to the nursing and dental programs.
- L
- The Fannin Library, the primary academic resource and study center.
- Late Start
- A term for accelerated classes that begin mid-semester, typically in an 8-week format.
- MEID
- Maricopa Enterprise ID, the unique username required to log into all student systems and Wi-Fi.
- My.Maricopa
- The central web portal where students access their SIS and MEID-related accounts.
- Parking Decals
- Permits that are no longer required for the main campus lots but are still mandatory for Nursing and Health Education lots.
- SIS
- Student Information System, the portal used for registration, checking grades, and paying tuition.
- Sophomore Square
- A central outdoor gathering area and landmark on the main campus used for events and socializing.
- Student Business Services
- The office responsible for tuition payments and fees, formerly known as the Cashiers office.
- Student ID
- The official identification card required for checking out game room equipment, using the fitness center, and accessing services.
- SU
- The Student Union building, housing Student Life and the Bear's Den.
- Transit Vouchers
- Discounted Valley Metro bus and light rail passes available through Student Life.
- U-Pass
- A discounted transit pass for students providing unlimited access to Valley Metro buses and light rail.
- Valley Metro
- The regional public transit system; students can receive discounted transit vouchers through the Student Life office.
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?
- 26 approved campus terms and 30 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.