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College in Abingdon, VA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
9 entries Aug 31 → Oct 19, 2026
Fall 2026 Seven Week One Term (7W1)
Aug 31 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term Relevant now
Oct 21 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Seven Week Two Term (7W2)
Jan 18 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 Seven Week One Term (7W1)
Jan 18 → May 14, 2027
Spring 2027 Full Term
Mar 15 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Seven Week Two Term (7W2)
May 27 → Jul 1, 2027
Summer 2027 First Five-Week Term (5W1)
May 27 → Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Full Ten-Week Term (10W)
Jul 6 → Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Second Five-Week Term (5W2)
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P S T W P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SVA Student Veterans Association, a group supporting military-affiliated students. T
The Den The Wolf's Den, the primary on-campus snack bar and grill located in the ISC building.
The Highlands Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the college or the local region. W
Wolves The official mascot and collective name for the VHCC student body. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
ADM The Administration Building, housing the business office and executive suites.
Canvas The learning management system used for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.
ISC Instructional Services Center, containing the Wolf's Den and various classrooms.
LRC Learning Resources Center, housing the library and testing center.
MEC Medical Education Center, the hub for nursing and health-related courses.
MyVHCC The central online portal for student registration, financial aid, and grades.
OTC Occupational-Technical Center, used for technical and vocational programs.
phil_station_food_depot Phil Station Food Depot
VCCS The Virginia Community College System, the state-level organization VHCC belongs to.
Wolf Card The official student ID card required for library services and campus identification.
wolf_grounds_coffee_shop Wolf Grounds Coffee Shop Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Full Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 6 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 Virginia Highlands Community College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Virginia Highlands Community College
Summer 2026 Academic Honors List Released VHCC recognizes full-time students for academic achievements during the Summer 2026 semester.
Aug 15, 2026
Read More VHCC's Flagship Building Renamed in Honor of Bill Gatton The Learning Resource Center has been renamed the Bill Gatton Center following a $2 million donation.
Jul 20, 2026
Read More Spring 2026 Academic Honors List Announced Recognition of students named to the President's Honor Roll, Vice President's List, and Dean's List for Spring 2026.
Jun 10, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Virginia Highlands Community College
18th Annual Educational Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament October 5, 2026
Annual golf tournament to raise funds for student scholarships.
Don't Ghost Us: Anatomage Table Demo October 5, 2026
Demonstration of the Anatomage Table with Beth Fairbanks.
Lincoln Memorial University Transfer Representative Visit October 5, 2026
Transfer representative from LMU available to meet with students.
Spooky Tales by the Haint Mistress of Abingdon October 14, 2026
Part of the Arts Array series featuring local storytelling.
Last Day of Classes and Final Exams – 7W1 Term October 19, 2026
Conclusion of the first seven-week term of the Fall semester.
Faculty Research Day - No Classes October 20, 2026
No classes scheduled for students; faculty research day.
First Day of Classes – 7W2 Term October 21, 2026
Start of the second seven-week term of the Fall semester.
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