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Public Research University in Bradenton, FL. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
23 entries Aug 17 → Oct 9, 2026
Fall 2026 First 8 Week Session
Aug 17 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term Relevant now
Sep 7 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 12 Week Session
Sep 21 → Oct 23, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 5 Week Fall 2026 Second 5 Week Session
Oct 12 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 8 Week Session
Oct 26 → Dec 1, 2026
Fall 2026 Third 5 Week Fall 2026 Third 5 Week Session
Jan 11 → Feb 12, 2027
Spring 2027 First 5 Week Session
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 First 8 Week Session
Jan 11 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 Full Term
Feb 1 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 12 Week Session
Feb 15 → Mar 26, 2027
Spring 2027 Second 5 Week Session
Mar 15 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 Second 8 Week Session
Mar 29 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring 2027 Third 5 Week Session
May 17 → Jun 18, 2027
Summer 2027 First 5 Week Session
May 17 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer 2027 First 6 Week Session (Summer A) Summer 2027 Summer A
May 17 → Jul 9, 2027
Summer 2027 8 Week Session
May 17 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer 2027 Full Term (Summer C)
Jun 21 → Jul 23, 2027
Summer 2027 Second 5 Week Session
Jun 28 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer 2027 Second 6 Week Session (Summer B) Summer 2027 Summer B
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B L M N P S T B
BRAVE Building Relationships Among Veterans in Education, the student veterans organization at SCF. L
LWR Common shorthand for the Lakewood Ranch campus location. M
Manatees The official mascot and collective name for SCF's athletic teams. N
NSA Nursing Student Association, a professional development organization for students in the nursing program. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students. S
SGA Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population. T
The Galley The main cafeteria and dining area located in the Student Union (Building 27) at the Bradenton campus.
The Grill The primary dining facility located in the Student Union (Building 800) at the Venice campus.
The Swamp A nickname occasionally used for the Robert C. Wynn Field, the college's baseball facility. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
Building 1 The Library and Learning Commons at the Bradenton campus.
Building 27 The Student Union at the Bradenton campus, which houses student life offices and dining.
Building 800 The Student Union at the Venice campus.
Canvas The learning management system used for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, and online learning.
Flex Start Classes that begin at various points throughout the semester (e.g., 12-week or 8-week sessions) rather than the first week.
GID General Identification number; the unique student ID number starting with 'G' used for all administrative tasks.
library_and_learning_center_caf Library and Learning Center Café
MySCF The central online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
SCF ID The physical student identification card required for library checkouts and access to certain campus facilities.
student_union_caf Student Union Café
The Neel The Neel Performing Arts Center (Building 11), a major venue for concerts and college events. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 9 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. Using DormWay at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
SCF Board of Trustees Report: October 27, 2026 The SCF District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting to discuss campus improvements and project approvals, including the SCFCS Parrish project.
Oct 27, 2026
Read More SCF Spring 2027 Enrollment Now Open State College of Florida has opened enrollment for the Spring 2027 semester, which begins January 11, 2027.
Oct 5, 2026
Read More Neel Performing Arts Center Celebrates 60th Anniversary SCF is celebrating 60 years of the Neel Performing Arts Center with a special $60 Fall Concert Pass for the 2026-27 season.
Oct 2, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
State College of Florida vs. St. Petersburg College (Athletics) November 2, 2026
A home athletic event where the SCF Manatees take on St. Petersburg College.
SCF Music Theatre Ensemble Presentation November 6, 2026
The SCF Music Theatre Ensemble presents a seasonal performance.
Veterans Week 2026 – Sports Day November 9, 2026
A day of sports activities dedicated to honoring veterans during Veterans Week.
Veterans Day Observance – No Classes November 11, 2026
All SCF campuses will be closed in observance of Veterans Day; no classes will be held.
Library Movie Date November 12, 2026
A monthly event where students vote on and watch a movie in the library with provided snacks.
Take a Break @ the Library (SCF Staff & Faculty) November 19, 2026
A social hour for staff and faculty with free drinks and snacks to connect and learn about library resources.
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