Academic calendar
2026 Tucson Online Program Starts runs Jan 7, 2026 – Apr 25, 2028. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 2026 Tucson Online Program StartsRelevant now
- 2026 Tucson Certificate Program Starts
- 2026 Tucson Associate Program Starts
- Radiography Semesters 1, 3, 5Semester 1, 3, 5 (2026)Semesters 2, 4, 6 (Even Semesters) Spring 2026
- Semesters 2, 4, 6 (15-week) Summer 2026
Campus language
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B
- Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area where students eat and socialize between classes, as there is no formal cafeteria.
C
- Check-offs
- Practical skills tests where students must demonstrate proficiency in a medical task to an instructor.
- Clinicals
- The portion of the curriculum spent working in actual healthcare facilities like hospitals or clinics.
- Craycroft
- Refers to the surrounding commercial area on N. Craycroft Rd where students go for fast food during breaks.
- Cut Score
- The minimum required score on the Wonderlic or Math exams to qualify for a specific program.
- CVT
- Cardiovascular Technician program or student.
D
- DMS
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or student.
E
- Eegee's
- A local Tucson staple for frozen fruit drinks and subs located near the Grant Road campus, popular for student lunches.
- Extern
- A student who has finished classroom work and is currently working at a clinic for credit.
- Externship
- The final, hands-on clinical training phase required for graduation.
H
- HCA
- Health Care Administration program.
- HESI
- A specialized entrance or progress assessment specifically for nursing students.
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America, the primary professional organization for students to compete in medical skills.
- Hybrid
- A course format that combines online theory with on-ground lab work.
M
- MA
- Medical Assistant program or student.
- Mock
- Practice versions of the final practical exams or certification tests.
- Mod
- Short for 'Module,' the specific course block students are currently enrolled in.
- Modular
- The fast-paced, block-style academic calendar used for course scheduling.
N
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success, the campus leadership honor society.
O
- OTA
- Occupational Therapy Assistant program or student.
P
- PMI Blue
- The specific shade of royal blue scrubs that are mandatory for all students on campus.
- PTA
- Physical Therapist Assistant program or student.
R
- RAD
- Radiography program.
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the formal designation for campus clubs.
- RT
- The Respiratory Therapy program or the students enrolled in it.
S
- SAP
- Student Assistance Program, providing 24/7 mental health and life resource support.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory daily uniform; different colors often denote different programs of study.
- SLE
- Scholastic Level Exam, the formal name for the Wonderlic entrance test.
- ST
- Surgical Technology program.
- Student Ambassadors
- A select group of students who assist with campus tours and community events.
- Student Lounge
- The indoor common area designated for student breaks, study, and eating.
T
- The Boards
- The national certification exams students take after graduation (e.g., NCLEX, ARRT, or VTNE).
- The Bookroom
- The on-campus shop where students purchase scrubs, medical supplies, and snacks.
- The Break Room
- The designated student lounge area equipped with vending machines and microwaves, as there is no formal cafeteria.
- The Breakroom
- The central student lounge area where students eat, as there are no formal on-campus dining halls.
- The Courtyard
- The 25,000-square-foot central outdoor area where students gather for breaks and meals.
- The Floor
- Refers to the clinical environment or the active lab area where students practice.
- The Lounge
- The designated student break area on campus equipped with vending machines and microwaves for commuter students.
V
- VET
- Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician programs.
- VT
- Veterinary Technician program or student.
W
- Wonderlic
- The mandatory problem-solving entrance exam required for admission to most programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials.
- Bldg 1
- The primary building designation for the main campus facility.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all digital coursework, quizzes, and syllabi.
- Career Services
- The department responsible for helping students find externships and post-graduation employment.
- Clinical Coordinator
- The staff member responsible for assigning and managing student placements at external medical facilities.
- Clinical Rotations
- Off-site shifts at local hospitals or clinics where students practice skills on real patients.
- Clinical Site
- The off-campus hospital or clinic where students perform their hands-on rotations.
- Clinicals
- Off-site hands-on training shifts at local hospitals or clinics.
- Clocking in
- The process of recording attendance, which is strictly monitored for accreditation hours.
- Craycroft
- The main campus building located at 2121 N. Craycroft Rd.
- Externship
- The final, full-time clinical placement required before graduation.
- Grant Road
- The primary campus facility located at 3350 E Grant Rd, housing all medical programs.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center; the campus library and computer lab used for research and study.
- Main Campus
- The primary instructional facility located at 3350 E. Grant Road.
- Modular Start
- The system where new classes begin every few weeks rather than on a traditional semester schedule.
- My PMI Portal
- The central online hub where students access grades, schedules, and financial aid info.
- My.PMI.edu
- The official student email domain and login credential for campus systems.
- Nursing Sim Lab
- The specialized nursing simulation laboratory featuring arena-style seating for observations.
- Placement
- The process of being assigned to a specific hospital or clinic for clinical rotations.
- Student Portal
- The central online hub (pmi.edu/student-portal) used for tracking attendance, grades, and financial aid.
- Student Services
- The office responsible for tutoring, academic advising, and ADA accommodations.
- The Board
- The national certification or registry exam that students must pass after graduation to become licensed professionals.
- The Flagship
- The official designation for the consolidated Tucson campus on Craycroft Road.
- The Lab
- General term for any of the specialized clinical simulation rooms (e.g., the nursing lab or dental lab).
- The Portal
- The online Student Portal used to track attendance, grades, and financial aid.
- The Vet Lab
- The specialized clinical area used specifically for Veterinary Technician hands-on training and animal care.
- Townsend
- The repurposed former Townsend Middle School building that houses the entire campus.
- TrustID
- The software system used by the campus to process and print student ID badges.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2026 Tucson Online Program Starts runs Jan 7, 2026 – Apr 25, 2028.
- How much campus context is included?
- 41 approved campus terms and 28 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.