Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session IFall 2026 Eight-Week Session I
- Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session IIFall 2026 Eight-Week Session II
- Spring 2027 8-Week Session ISpring 2027 Eight-Week Session I
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Spring 2027 8-Week Session IISpring 2027 Eight-Week Session II
- Summer 2027 6-Week Session I
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 6-Week Session II
- Fall 2027 8-Week Session I
- Fall 2027 Semester
- Fall 2027 8-Week Session II
- Spring 2028 8-Week Session I
- Spring 2028 Semester
- Spring 2028 8-Week Session II
Campus language
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Showing 29 of 29 terms
A
- A2MEND
- African American Male Education Network and Development; a student support and mentorship chapter.
- Add Code
- A numeric code provided by an instructor that allows a student to join a class after the semester has started
- AGS
- Alpha Gamma Sigma, the campus chapter of the California Community College Honor Scholarship Society
- ASSC
- Associated Students of Solano College, the official student government body
- ASTC
- Academic Success and Tutoring Center, the primary location for peer tutoring and study support.
C
- Cafe Luma
- The main cafeteria located in Building 1400, known for serving rice bowls and breakfast items.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Crashing
- The act of showing up to a full class on the first day in hopes of getting an add code.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, a state-funded program providing support for students facing barriers
F
- Falcon
- The official mascot of Solano Community College.
- FalconNest
- The current student portal used for registration, grades, and financial aid, replacing the retired 'MySolano' system.
- Falcons
- The official mascot of Solano Community College.
I
- ICC
- Inter-Club Council, the organization that oversees and coordinates all student clubs on campus.
L
- Late Start
- Refers to accelerated 8-week or 9-week courses that begin mid-semester
M
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, a program supporting students in STEM fields.
- MySolano
- The central web portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and access email
P
- PFD Cafe
- The official name of the dining service provider located within the Fairfield campus Student Center.
- PUENTE
- A program focused on increasing the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in four-year colleges.
S
- SOC
- Student Organization Council, the governing body for all registered campus clubs
- Solano Promise
- The campus program that provides free tuition and fees for eligible students during their first two years.
T
- The 1400
- Common student shorthand for the Student Center building.
- The 1400
- The main cafeteria and dining area located within the Student Center building
- The Bistro
- The student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program in Building 1400
- The Bookstore
- Commonly used to refer to the shop in Building 1400 where students buy snacks, coffee, and SCC gear.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located in the Building 1400 Student Center on the Fairfield campus.
- The Cafeteria
- The main dining area located in the Student Center (Building 1400).
- The Hill
- The main Fairfield campus, named for its geographic location overlooking the valley.
- The Portal
- Common student shorthand for the MySolano login system used for all administrative tasks.
- The Pulse
- The student-led news organization and digital publication, which replaced the long-running 'The Tempest' in 2024.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Add Code
- A specific authorization code given by an instructor to allow a student to enroll in a class after the registration period has ended.
- Add Codes
- Unique numeric codes provided by instructors to allow students to register for a closed or full class.
- Building 100
- The Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC).
- Building 1400
- The Student Center, which houses the cafeteria, bookstore, and student government offices.
- Building 1800
- The main Science building on the Fairfield campus, containing labs and lecture halls.
- Building 400
- The Student Services building, where Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid are located.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access all online course materials and assignments
- Clipper Card
- The transit card used by students to pay for fares on SolanoExpress and other regional transit.
- CRN
- Course Reference Number, the specific five-digit code required to register for a particular class section.
- Falcon Flyer
- A free intercampus vanpool service connecting the Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo campuses.
- FAST
- Fairfield and Suisun Transit, one of the primary bus services connecting the Fairfield campus to the surrounding community.
- Hyde Park
- The designated free speech and assembly area located in the rotunda near the Student Center.
- Late Start
- Short-term classes that begin mid-semester (typically 8 or 9 weeks in) rather than at the start of the term.
- MySolano
- The primary online dashboard for registration, grades, and financial aid records.
- Parking Permit
- A required digital or physical pass for parking in campus lots, enforced strictly after the first week of classes
- pfd_cafe_cafeteria_luma
- PFD Cafe (Cafeteria Luma)
- SOAR
- Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration; the mandatory introductory program for new students
- Solano Express
- The regional bus service connecting the campus to other cities like Vacaville, Vallejo, and Sacramento.
- SolanoExpress
- The regional bus system that provides transportation between the Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo campuses.
- SolTrans
- The local bus system that provides transit links between the Fairfield and Vallejo campuses
- The 100
- The Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC) on the Fairfield campus
- The 1300
- The Fine Arts building, housing the campus theater and art studios
- The 1400
- The Student Center, containing the cafeteria, bookstore, and student government offices.
- The 1700
- The Gymnasium and physical education complex.
- The 1800
- The Career Technical Education (CTE) building, used for vocational and trade programs.
- The 1800B
- The location of the Campus Police/Department of Public Safety.
- The 2700
- The main building of the Vacaville Center campus, often used for biotech and aeronautics programs
- The 400
- The Student Services building, commonly referred to as the 'One-Stop' for admissions and financial aid
- The 700
- The Humanities building, frequently used for English and social science classes.
- The Nut Tree
- Common reference to the Vacaville Center, located near the Nut Tree development.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 29 approved campus terms and 30 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.