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College in Alberta, VA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 15 Week runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
13 entries Aug 24 → Oct 12, 2026
Fall 2026 First 7 Week Session
Aug 24 → Dec 14, 2026
Fall 2026 15 Week Relevant now
Sep 14 → Dec 14, 2026
Fall 2026 12 Week Session
Sep 28 → Dec 14, 2026
Fall 2026 10 Week Session
Oct 12 → Dec 7, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 7 Week Session
Jan 4 → May 8, 2027
Spring 2027 15 Week
Jan 11 → Mar 1, 2027
Spring 2027 First 7 Week Session
Feb 1 → May 3, 2027
Spring 2027 12 Week Session
Feb 15 → May 3, 2027
Spring 2027 10 Week Session
Mar 8 → Apr 26, 2027
Spring 2027 Second 7 Week Session
May 24 → Jun 28, 2027
Summer 2027 First 5 Week Session
May 24 → Aug 4, 2027
Summer 2027 10 Week Session
Jun 28 → Aug 4, 2027
Summer 2027 Second 5 Week Session
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NSLS The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society P
Panther Cafe The on-campus dining facility located at the Christanna Campus
Panthers The official mascot and collective name for the SVCC student body
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Canvas The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments
Christanna The main campus location in Alberta, Virginia
Daniel The John H. Daniel Campus located in Keysville, Virginia
G3 A tuition assistance program for Virginia residents in high-demand career fields like healthcare or IT
kp3_caf KP3 Café
LCAKC The Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center in South Hill
LRC The Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library and tutoring services
MySVCC The central single sign-on portal used to access student email, Canvas, and SIS
Navigate The mobile app and web tool used for scheduling advising appointments and academic planning
Panther Alert The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closings or safety issues
SIS The Student Information System used for class registration, checking grades, and paying tuition
The OTC The Occupational-Technical Center located at Pickett Park Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 15 Week runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 5 approved campus terms and 12 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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Campus News Latest updates from Southside Virginia Community College
Southside Virginia Community College Named a '2026 Great College to Work For' SVCC was recognized for outstanding workplace culture, winning honors in Mission and Pride and Confidence in Senior Leadership categories.
Sep 28, 2026
Read More 2026 GED Ceremony Honors Graduates The college hosted a graduation ceremony for the 2025-2026 GED class, celebrating students who achieved 'College Ready' status.
Sep 28, 2026
Read More Notice For SVCC Local Board Meeting Official public notice for the SVCC Local Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026.
Sep 21, 2026
Read More To receive real-time weather delays and emergency notifications, text 'svccalert' to 888777. To receive real-time weather delays and emergency notifications, text 'svccalert' to 888777.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Southside Virginia Community College
12-Week Session Last Day to Withdraw October 30, 2026
The final deadline for students in the 12-week session to withdraw from classes without academic penalty.
No Classes - Election Day Holiday November 3, 2026
College closed for Election Day holiday.
Second 7-Week Session Last Day to Withdraw November 6, 2026
Final day for students in the second 7-week session to withdraw from courses.
Biltmore Estate & Asheville, NC Cultural Trip November 16, 2026
Part of the 2026 Louise Ogburn Experience American Travel Program. Trip runs from Nov 16 to Nov 19.
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes November 23, 2026
Thanksgiving break begins for the 15-week session; no classes through November 27.
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