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College in Salisbury, NC. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 16-Week Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
14 entries Aug 17 → Oct 12, 2026
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term
Aug 17 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 16-Week Term Relevant now
Aug 20 → Oct 12, 2026
First 8-Week Term
Aug 31 → Oct 14, 2026
14-Week Term
Aug 31 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 14-Week Term
Oct 21 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Term
Dec 22 → Dec 31, 2026
Winter Break 2026
Jan 8 → Mar 8, 2027
Spring 2027 First 8-Week Term
Jan 8 → May 11, 2027
Spring 2027 16-Week Term
Jan 22 → May 11, 2027
Spring 2027 14-Week Term
Mar 17 → May 11, 2027
Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Term
May 24 → Jun 21, 2027
Summer 2027 First 4-Week Term
May 24 → Jul 26, 2027
Summer 2027 8-Week Term
Jun 28 → Jul 26, 2027
Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Term
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C E P S T C
CCP Career & College Promise; shorthand for high school students dual-enrolled in college courses. E
Early College Refers to high school students attending the Rowan County Early College or Cabarrus Early College on RCCC campuses. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SkillsUSA A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
SNA Student Nursing Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program. T
The Cafe The primary dining area located within the Student Center on the North and South campuses. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
beacon_s_bistro_north Beacon's Bistro North
beacon_s_bistro_south Beacon's Bistro South
Blackboard The learning management system used for all online course materials and assignments.
Building 100 The main administrative and classroom building on the North Campus.
Building 1000 The primary student services and classroom building on the South Campus.
CBTC The Cabarrus Business & Technology Center located in Concord.
Navigation The student success portal and mobile app used for scheduling appointments with advisors and tracking academic progress.
NCRC The North Carolina Research Campus building located in Kannapolis.
North The Salisbury campus, the original and main location of the college.
RCCC ID The official student identification card required for campus security, library services, and printing.
Self-Service The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid status.
South The Concord campus, located near the speedway.
The Hub The one-stop-shop for student services including advising, registration, and financial aid. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 16-Week Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 7 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.
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Invites Community to Fall Fest and Campus Candy Crawl The college announced its annual Fall Fest event featuring live music and children's activities at the North Campus.
Oct 19, 2026
Read More Nov. 3 Bond to Support New Instructional Facility and Renovations The College is seeking funding through a bond to add educational capacity due to increasing enrollment.
Oct 12, 2026
Read More Rowan-Cabarrus Breaks Ground on New Technology Education Complex The College broke ground on a state-of-the-art complex at North Campus to expand training in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.
Feb 25, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Census Date – Enrollment Verification Due October 26, 2026
Enrollment verification due for second 8-week term.
Fall Fest and Campus Candy Crawl October 29, 2026
An evening of live music, children's activities, and a Campus Candy Crawl from 4 to 7 p.m.
Mobile Blood Drive October 29, 2026
On-campus blood drive from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
CRCHC Mobile Wellness Unit November 3, 2026
Providing healthcare services for students. Appointments available via studentwellness@rccc.edu.
Veteran's Day Holiday November 11, 2026
College Closed in observance of Veteran's Day.
Last Day to Withdraw (16-Week Term) November 18, 2026
Final date for students to withdraw from standard 16-week courses.
Thanksgiving Holidays November 26, 2026
College Closed for Thanksgiving break (Nov 26 - Nov 27).
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