Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- ASMC
- Associated Students of Moorpark College, the student governing body.
- ASOC
- Associated Students of Oxnard College, the student governing body.
- ASVC
- Associated Students of Ventura College, the student governing body.
C
- Condor Cafe
- The main dining area and cafeteria located at Oxnard College.
E
- EATM
- Exotic Animal Training and Management, the renowned program and student organization at Moorpark College.
M
- MC
- Common shorthand for Moorpark College.
O
- OC
- Common shorthand for Oxnard College.
T
- The Coffee Bar
- The specialized coffee and snack kiosk located within the Moorpark College library.
- The Galley
- The main cafeteria and food service area located at Ventura College.
- The Grill
- The primary dining facility located in the Campus Center at Moorpark College.
- The Zoo
- Refers to America's Teaching Zoo, the on-campus facility for the EATM program at Moorpark College.
V
- VC
- Common shorthand for Ventura College.
- VCCCD
- Ventura County Community College District, the administrative body overseeing all three colleges.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Add Authorization
- A digital code or permission granted by an instructor to allow a student to join a closed or waitlisted class.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online course materials and assignments.
- CRN
- Course Reference Number; the unique five-digit code used to identify and register for a specific class section.
- CSSC
- Campus Student Services Center, the primary administrative building for student needs at Oxnard College.
- HSS
- Humanities and Social Sciences building, a primary classroom facility at Moorpark College.
- LLRC
- Library Learning Resources Center, a major hub found at both Moorpark and Ventura College campuses.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center, the library and tutoring hub at Oxnard College.
- MAC
- The Music/Arts Center at Ventura College, often used for performances and exhibitions.
- MCE
- Multidisciplinary Center East, a classroom and lab building at Ventura College.
- MyVCCCD
- The central online portal used by students across the district to register for classes, pay fees, and check grades.
- Starfish
- The student success platform used for academic advising, early alerts, and scheduling appointments.
- VCCCD Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 12 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.