Academic calendar
Spring Quarter 2026 runs Apr 1, 2026 – Aug 26, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Summer 2026
- Fall Quarter 2026
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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Showing 18 of 18 terms
A
- ASET
- Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, a major academic division often used in program shorthand.
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the primary student representative body on campus.
B
- Bigfoot
- The official college mascot and the collective name used for SCC students and athletic teams.
- Bigfoot Coffee
- The campus coffee stands located in the Lair and other high-traffic buildings.
C
- CCS
- Community Colleges of Spokane, the district encompassing both SCC and SFCC.
- CCS
- Community Colleges of Spokane, the district governing both SCC and SFCC.
O
- Orlando's
- The upscale, student-run restaurant operated by the SCC Culinary Arts program.
S
- SAS
- Student Accessibility Services, the office that coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities.
- SEAL
- Student Engagement and Leadership, the office that oversees campus clubs and student activities.
- Squatch
- A common nickname for the Sasquatch mascot used in student social media and events.
T
- The Academy
- The primary off-campus apartment complex designated for SCC student housing, located near the campus.
- The Bakery
- The student-run bakery shop located in Building 1, offering goods made by culinary students.
- The Falls
- Refers to Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), SCC's sister campus in the district.
- The Foot
- A shorthand reference to the Bigfoot mascot or the campus identity as a whole.
- The Grounds
- The campus coffee shop/espresso bar located within the Lair Student Center.
- The Lair
- Used as a general term for the student union or the act of hanging out in the central hub.
- The Lair
- The main food court and dining area located in the Lair Student Center (Building 6).
- TRIO
- A set of federally funded programs providing support services for first-generation and low-income students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bigfoot Card
- The official student identification card required for library services, printing, and campus discounts.
- bigfoot_cafe
- Bigfoot Cafe
- bistro_coffee_shop
- Bistro Coffee Shop
- Building 1
- The main administrative building housing registration, financial aid, and the bakery.
- Building 10
- The Agriculture and Horticulture building, frequently called the Greenhouse.
- Building 16
- The campus library and center for academic support.
- Building 18
- The Automotive Technology center, a major hub for the college's technical programs.
- Building 5
- The Walter S. Johnson Sports Center, commonly referred to as the Gym.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- CCS Alerts
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- ctcLink
- The centralized online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- orlando_s_restaurant
- Orlando's Restaurant
- STA
- Spokane Transit Authority; students often use this to refer to the bus system which provides transit to campus.
- Testing Center
- Located in Building 1, the site for placement exams and proctored course testing.
- The Gym
- Building 5, officially the Walter S. Johnson Sports Center, used for athletics and fitness.
- The Lair
- Building 6, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Spring Quarter 2026 runs Apr 1, 2026 – Aug 26, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 16 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.