Skagit Valley CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Mount Vernon, WA. Operating on a semester system.

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Research University

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1

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for Skagit Valley 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 Quarter 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 22, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Quarter 2027
  3. Spring Quarter 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ASSVC
Associated Students of Skagit Valley College, the student government body.

C

Cardinal
The collective term for SVC students and athletes, derived from the school mascot.
Cardinal Cafe
The main cafeteria and dining area located in Roberts Hall.
CVV
Campus View Village, the on-campus apartment-style student housing complex.

K

KSVR
The campus-based community radio station (91.7 FM) operated by students and volunteers.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with a local chapter at SVC.

T

The Bistro
The student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program in the 2000 Building.
The Card
Short for the Cardinal Card, the official student identification card used for campus services.

Places and practicalities

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

15 details
Angst
Angst Hall, the primary building for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) classes.
backdoor_bakery
Backdoor Bakery
Canvas
The learning management system used for all online course materials and assignment submissions.
Cardinal Card
The multi-purpose student ID used for library checkouts, printing credits, and building access.
cardinal_caf
Cardinal Café
coffee_kiosk
Coffee Kiosk
Cole
The Nelson-Cole Library, the primary research and study hub on the Mount Vernon campus.
Dave
The Dave DuVall Pavilion, the campus gymnasium and athletic facility.
Ford
Ford Hall, which houses the Art, English, and Communications departments.
Lewis
Lewis Hall, the main administrative building housing admissions, registration, and financial aid.
mobile_food_lab
Mobile Food Lab
MySVC
The centralized online portal for students to access email, registration, and grades.
Roberts
Roberts Hall, the student center containing the cafeteria, bookstore, and student lounge.
Skagit Transit
The local bus system; students often use their Cardinal Card for discounted or integrated transit access.
Starfish
The online platform used for academic advising, scheduling appointments, and tracking student progress.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 22, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 15 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 Mount Vernon for Skagit Valley College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Mount Vernon.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,255

Student Population

6,441

City Transportation

Public Transit

Skagit Transit, Amtrak Cascades via Skagit Station

Nearest Airports

Skagit Regional Airport, Bellingham International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Marine west coast

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

6.3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Student Parking Lots

surface_lot • First-come, first-served

Permit decal must be visible; students may not park in staff or visitor spaces.

Lewis Hall Lot

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Features Level 2 EV charging stations.

McIntyre Hall Lot

surface_lot • Free for patrons

Located east of the Hall at the Marquee Sign.

Campus News

Latest updates from Skagit Valley College

Skagit Valley College welcomes James Monroe as Whidbey Island Campus administrator

James Monroe has been selected as the new administrator for the Whidbey Island Campus, bringing over 20 years of leadership and operations experience.

Sep 10, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visits Skagit Valley College Head Start Center in Oak Harbor

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited the Head Start Center to meet with families and staff to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the program.

Aug 25, 2026

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Cardinal Craft Brewing wins again with two international beer awards

The student-run brewing program earned two medals at the 2026 International Beer and Cider Awards.

Aug 23, 2026

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SVC uses the RAVE Alert system for emergency notifications, including weather-related delays and campus closures.

SVC uses the RAVE Alert system for emergency notifications, including weather-related delays and campus closures.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Skagit Valley College

Skagit Valley College Men's Soccer at Bellevue College

September 30, 2026

Bellevue, WA

Athletic event featuring the SVC Men's Soccer team competing against Bellevue College.

Skagit Valley College Women's Soccer at Bellevue College

September 30, 2026

Bellevue, WA

Athletic event featuring the SVC Women's Soccer team competing against Bellevue College.

Skagit Valley College Women's Volleyball vs Shoreline CC - Welcome Back Week

September 30, 2026

DuVall Pavilion, Mount Vernon, WA

Home volleyball match against Shoreline Community College as part of Welcome Back Week.

Skagit Valley College Women's Volleyball vs Edmonds CC - Community Night

October 2, 2026

DuVall Pavilion, Mount Vernon, WA

Home volleyball match against Edmonds Community College featuring a Community Night theme.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Skagit Valley College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Campus View Village

Capacity: 136

Room types: Single-occupancy bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@skagit.edu

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