Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 19, 2026 – May 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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- ATI
- The Assessment Technologies Institute testing platform used for standardized exams and NCLEX preparation.
C
- Check-offs
- The high-stakes practical exams where students must demonstrate specific medical skills to instructors.
- Clinicals
- Off-site practical rotations at local hospitals and healthcare facilities.
F
- FWS
- Federal Work Study; a program providing part-time jobs for students with financial need.
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- NSNA
- National Student Nurses' Association, the national parent organization that the local SNA chapter belongs to.
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- Pinning
- The Pinning Ceremony, a significant symbolic event for nursing students marking their transition from student to professional.
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- Scrub-in
- The requirement to wear official school-branded scrubs for lab sessions or clinical rotations.
- Scrubbing in
- The act of changing into required clinical scrubs for lab work or hospital shifts.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory uniform (typically specific colors like teal or navy) required for all classes and clinical rotations.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association; the primary professional organization for nursing students on campus.
- Student Lounge
- The designated break area on campus where students eat, socialize, and use vending machines, as there is no formal cafeteria.
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- The Boards
- The NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN national licensing examination that students take after graduation.
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area on campus where students eat and socialize, as there are no formal dining halls.
- The Floor
- Refers to the clinical environment or hospital unit during a student's rotation.
- The Lounge
- Commonly used shorthand for the student break area where peers congregate between classes.
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- VA
- Veterans Affairs; the office or services dedicated to students using military benefits.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ATI
- Assessment Technologies Institute; the comprehensive testing and review platform used throughout the nursing program.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Clinical Packet
- The collection of medical records, background checks, and drug screenings required before starting hospital rotations.
- Clinical Rotations
- The assigned schedule and location for a student's off-site medical training shifts.
- ID Badge
- The mandatory identification card that must be worn at all times on campus and at clinical sites.
- Main Building
- The primary campus facility located at 1450 West 820 North, housing all classrooms and administrative offices.
- Main Campus
- The primary facility located at 1450 West 820 North, housing all classrooms and labs.
- Modular Starts
- The frequent program start dates (often every few weeks or months) rather than a traditional semester-based calendar.
- NCLEX
- The National Council Licensure Examination; the final board exam students prepare for throughout their program.
- NCLEX Prep
- The intensive focus on the National Council Licensure Examination that dominates the final semesters.
- Scrub Policy
- The strict requirement to wear program-specific scrubs and professional attire at all times on campus.
- Sim Lab
- The Simulation Laboratory where nursing students practice clinical scenarios with high-fidelity mannequins.
- Skills Lab
- The specific area within the building dedicated to learning hands-on tasks like IV starts and wound care.
- Student ID
- The required identification card used for building access and as official identification at clinical sites.
- Student Portal
- The online system used for accessing financial aid records, transcripts, and official school documents.
- Testing Center
- The dedicated room where students take proctored exams, including ATI and midterms.
- The Front Desk
- The main reception area and primary point of contact for administrative and student services.
- The Lab
- The high-fidelity Simulation Lab where nursing and medical assistant students practice clinical skills.
- The Portal
- The student information system used for managing financial aid, registration, and official records.
- The Provo Campus
- The main and only facility for the college located at 1450 West 820 North.
- The Sim Lab
- The Simulation Laboratory, a high-tech facility where students practice clinical scenarios on mannequins.
- Uniforms
- The mandatory scrub sets and dress code required for all lab sessions and clinical placements.
- Unitek
- The parent company (Unitek Learning) that owns and operates Provo College, often mentioned in administrative emails.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 19, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 23 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.