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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
3 entries Sep 14 → Dec 17, 2026
Autumn Term 2026 Relevant now
Jan 4 → Mar 26, 2027
Spring Term 2027
Apr 12 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer Term 2027
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BTC Bridgwater & Taunton College, the parent institution of University Centre Somerset. C
Canalside The student residential block located at the Bridgwater campus, often used by HE students.
Cannington Refers to the residential accommodation specifically at the Cannington campus for land-based and HE students. H
HE Higher Education; used by students and staff to distinguish degree-level learners from FE (Further Education) college students. T
The Bistro The general student cafeteria and dining area found across the main campuses.
The Bridge Common student shorthand for the Bridgwater campus.
The Coffee Shop The on-campus cafe outlets, often serving Starbucks products.
The Quantock The Quantock Restaurant, a student-led fine dining training facility on the Taunton campus.
The Taunton Common student shorthand for the Taunton campus. U
UCSSU University Centre Somerset Student Union, the representative body for higher education students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Arts House The dedicated building for creative arts and media subjects at the Taunton campus.
costa_coffee_the_food_court Costa Coffee & The Food Court
Lanyard The mandatory ID badge and neck strap that all students must wear visibly at all times for security.
McMillan Centre The primary building for Higher Education (HE) students and services at the Bridgwater campus.
MyBTC The official student portal and mobile app used for accessing timetables, grades, and college news.
Quantock Building The main administrative and teaching hub located at the Taunton campus.
The 17 The local bus route frequently used by students to commute between the Bridgwater and Taunton campuses.
The Canalside A conference and teaching facility in Bridgwater frequently used for HE lectures and events.
The Hub The central physical location on campus for student support, including finance, wellbeing, and careers advice.
the_aec_caf The AEC Café
the_quantock_restaurant The Quantock Restaurant Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 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.
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Sep 30, 2026
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Sep 25, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
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Aug 13, 2026
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Open Doors Event for the Creative Industries – Taunton College October 7, 2026
An event showcasing creative industries at the Taunton campus, part of the UCS College Group.
Taunton Campus Open Event – October 2026 October 14, 2026
An open event for prospective students to explore the Taunton campus, meet lecturers, and learn about courses.
Strode Campus Open Event – October 2026 October 15, 2026
An open event at the Strode campus for prospective students to discover course options and facilities.
Bridgwater Campus Open Event – October 2026 October 20, 2026
A comprehensive open event at the Bridgwater campus covering A Levels, T Levels, and Apprenticeships.
Graduation 2026 October 23, 2026
The annual graduation ceremony for University Centre Somerset students, held across two ceremonies at Wells Cathedral.
October Half-Term Sport Development Days October 26, 2026
Sport development activities for students during the October half-term break.
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