Academic calendar
Fall 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026-2027Relevant now
- Intersession 2026-2027
- Winter 2026-2027
- Spring 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the student leadership body that plans campus activities and oversees student clubs.
D
- Dining Hall
- The all-you-can-eat cafeteria located in Empire Hall, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to students and the public.
E
- Empire Hall
- The building on the Coos Campus that houses the main student dining services and cafeteria.
- Empire Lakes
- The scenic lakefront area adjacent to the student housing complex, often used for recreation.
L
- Lakers
- The official nickname for Southwestern Oregon Community College students and athletic teams.
- Lighthouse Depot
- The central housing office and social hub for the campus apartment complex where students check in and access amenities.
- LLC
- Laker Learning Commons, the integrated hub for library services and academic tutoring located in Tioga Hall.
O
- OCCI
- Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, the college's specialized culinary arts program and facility.
S
- SWOCC
- The standard acronym used by students and staff to refer to the college.
T
- The Harbor
- The Jeffrey J. Whitey Safety Harbor, a large student lounge and social space located within the Lighthouse Depot.
- TRiO
- A set of federal student support programs, including Student Support Services (SSS) and Upward Bound, located in Randolph Hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Administrative Withdrawal
- A policy where instructors may drop students from a course if they fail to attend 100% of classes during the first week.
- Dellwood Hall
- The administrative hub containing the First Stop center, Admissions, and Financial Aid offices.
- empire_hall_cafeteria
- Empire Hall Cafeteria
- First Stop
- The one-stop service center in Dellwood Hall where students handle admissions, registration, and general inquiries.
- Hales Center
- The performing arts center and theater complex, often referred to alongside Empire Hall.
- Laker Link
- The official online student portal (myLakerLink) used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
- Laker One Stop
- An alternate name for the student services help desk, particularly used for technical and library support.
- Prosper Hall
- The campus gymnasium and athletic facility housing coaches' offices and locker rooms.
- Stensland Hall
- The building housing the Campus Store, advising services, and the Student Success Center.
- Tioga Hall
- A multi-story building housing the campus library, tutoring center, and college administration.
- Umpqua Hall
- The health and science building featuring modern labs for nursing, paramedicine, and science programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 11 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.