Triton CollegeStudent Guide

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College in River Grove, IL. Operating on a semester system.

River Grove, IL
17K+ students
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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Triton College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

10 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Second Seven-Week Session Fall 2026
  3. Spring Semester 2027
  4. Summer Semester 2027 - First Five-Week Session
  5. Summer 2027 First Five-Week Session
  6. Summer 2027 Eight-Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 - Eight-Week Session
  7. Summer 2027 Second Five-Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 - Second Five-Week Session
  8. Fall Semester 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ALAS
Association of Latin American Students, a cultural and social student organization.

B

BSU
Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.

C

C-Store
The convenience store located within the B Building for quick snacks and drinks.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Bistro
A student-run fine dining restaurant located in the B Building.
The Cafeteria
The main food court located in the B Building (Student Center).
The Mound
The large central grassy hill on campus used for outdoor events and student gatherings.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
A Building
The Robert M. Collins Center, housing the performing arts center and administrative offices.
B Building
The Student Center, containing dining, the bookstore, and student life offices.
Blackboard
The learning management system used for online course materials and assignments.
cafe_64
Cafe 64
G Building
The Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library.
H Building
The Health and Fitness Center, containing the gym and athletic facilities.
Late Start
Condensed classes that begin several weeks into the semester for students who missed early registration.
MyTriton
The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
Pace
The regional bus system (Routes 307, 318, 319) that provides transit to and from the campus.
R Building
The Health Building, used for nursing and health-related programs.
T Building
The Technology Building, housing industrial and technical labs.
The Cernan
The Cernan Earth and Space Center, the campus planetarium.
the_bakery
The Bakery
the_bistro
The Bistro
tricafe
TriCafe

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 15 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.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in River Grove for Triton College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in River Grove.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

105

Student Population

2,500

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Metra North Central Service (River Grove station), CTA and Pace bus routes nearby

Nearest Airports

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (nearby), Chicago Midway International Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

36 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 6

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Primary student parking lot located between the Cernan Center and Palmer Avenue.

Visitor Parking Lot (Lot 7)

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Located off Fifth Avenue near the Student Center.

Campus News

Latest updates from Triton College

Triton College Collects Donations for Annual Campus Food Drive

Triton is partnering with Illinois community colleges for the 'Feed the Need' initiative to support its on-campus food pantry, Troy Mart.

Nov 5, 2026

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Triton College Student-Athletes Promote Literacy at Local Elementary School

Triton Trojans visited local schools to read to students and promote the importance of education and literacy.

Nov 3, 2026

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Students Selected to Support Grand Chamber by O'Hare's Reinvigorate Project

Two Triton students completed paid internships with the Grand Chamber by O'Hare through a state grant program.

Oct 30, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Triton College

Feed the Need Campus Food Drive

November 6, 2026

Troy Mart (Building A) and Student Life (Building B)

Triton College is collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to combat food insecurity through November 30th.

Community Health Worker Information Session

November 18, 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Information session for students interested in the Community Health Worker program.

Chicago Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting

November 21, 2026

Cernan Earth and Space Center (I Building)

Monthly meeting held at the Cernan Center on Triton's campus.

Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes

November 25, 2026

Campus-wide

Thanksgiving recess begins; no classes held, though campus remains open on the 25th.

Student Art Show

December 1, 2026

Fine Arts Gallery, Room J-107

Exhibition featuring works created by Triton College students.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@triton.edu

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