Quinsigamond Community CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Worcester, MA. Operating on a semester system.

Worcester, MA
9K+ students
@qcc.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Quinsigamond 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
Campus terms
7
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

7 entries
  1. Fall 1 2026 (7 week)
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2 2026 (7 week)
  4. Intersession 2027
  5. Spring 2027
  6. Spring 1 2027 (7 week)
  7. Spring 2 2027 (7 week)

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Campus language

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7 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student group responsible for planning campus events

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges

Q

Quinsig
A shortened version of the college name used by students and the local community

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population

T

The Den
The main cafeteria and dining area located in the Student Center
The Q
A common shorthand nickname for Quinsigamond Community College
The Q Cafe
The primary food service location on the main campus

Places and practicalities

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

14 details
Ahlfors
The Ahlfors Building, containing administrative offices and classrooms
big_belly_bbq
Big Belly BBQ
bogocado
Bogocado
deli_kessy
Deli Kessy
Hebert
Hebert Auditorium, the main performance and presentation space on campus
HLC
Harrington Learning Center, housing the library and tutoring services
mami_s_kitchen
Mami's Kitchen
Q Card
The official student identification card used for library access, printing, and local discounts
Starfish
The student success platform used for scheduling advising appointments and tracking academic progress
Surprenant
The Surprenant Building, a primary classroom and faculty office building
The 670
The main campus address and primary building complex at 670 West Boylston Street
The Q
The official online student portal used for registration, grades, and campus news
UPASS
The program providing students with free unlimited transportation on the WRTA bus system
WRTA
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority, the public bus system serving the campus

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 14 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.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Worcester for Quinsigamond Community College Students

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

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,350

Cost of Living Index

103

Student Population

35,000

City Transportation

Walkability

59

Bikeability

48

Public Transit

WRTA bus system, MBTA commuter rail Worcester Line, Intercity bus services

Nearest Airports

Worcester Regional Airport, Logan International Airport (major regional hub, Boston)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

48°F

Avg Snowfall

65 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lots P1-P5

surface_lot • limited

Primary student and visitor parking at the West Boylston Street campus.

Lot PF

surface_lot

Reserved for Faculty & Staff.

Federal Plaza Garage

garage

Located at 570 Main Street for the Federal Street Campus; free for students and guests.

McGrath Parking Lot

surface_lot

Located at 3 Salem Street for the Federal Street Campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester Community College Debuts Newly Renovated Student Support Space

QCC unveiled an expanded home for its TRIO Student Support Services during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to better serve students.

Oct 15, 2026

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Major Collaborative Milestone Marked at QCC Center Topping Off

Local and state leaders celebrated the raising of the final beam for the new $37.4 million QCC Center, expected to open in 2027.

Jul 15, 2026

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There are currently no active emergency alerts.

There are currently no active emergency alerts.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Quinsigamond Community College

The Study Lounge - Meeting

October 28, 2026

West Boylston St Campus

A meeting for students in the Study Lounge at the main campus.

Quinsigamond Community College Fall Open House

October 29, 2026

670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, Harrington Learning Center Lower Level

Prospective students can explore academic programs, meet faculty, and take guided campus tours. Registration is required.

Healthcare & Workforce Development Open House

November 5, 2026

25 Federal Street, Worcester, MA

An open house focused on healthcare programs and workforce development opportunities at the downtown campus.

QCC Info Night

November 12, 2026

670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA

General information session for prospective students at the main campus.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@qcc.edu

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