Academic calendar
Fall 2026 8-Week 1 Session runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 8-Week 1 SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 12-Week Session
- Fall 2026 8-Week 2 Session
- Spring 2027 8-Week 1 Session
- Spring 2027 12-Week Session
- Spring 2027 8-Week 2 Session
- Summer 2027 5-Week 1 Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 5-Week 2 Session
Campus language
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- 757
- Regional slang for the Hampton Roads area code, used by students to denote local pride and culture.
G
- Gator Cafe
- The primary dining area located in Wythe Hall on the Hampton campus.
- Gator's Cafe
- The primary dining and multi-use student space located in Kecoughtan Hall on the Hampton Campus.
- Gators
- The official mascot of the college, used to refer to the student body.
- Gillie
- The name of the college's alligator mascot.
H
- HT Vending
- The snack and beverage area at the Historic Triangle campus, as there is no full-service cafeteria there.
N
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success; a leadership-focused student organization.
P
- PSA
- Presidential Student Ambassadors; a select group of students who represent the college at events.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary student representative body.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, a club providing support and advocacy for military-affiliated students.
T
- The Bookstore
- The campus shop in Kecoughtan Hall where students purchase textbooks, snacks, and college apparel.
- The Grill
- The hot food service station located within the Gator Cafe.
- The Peninsula
- A term used by students to refer to both the college's service region and the institution itself.
- The Swamp
- A nickname sometimes used for student lounge or common areas in reference to the Gator mascot.
- Thomas Nelson
- The former name of the college (TNCC); still frequently used by returning students and locals.
- TNCC
- The former acronym for the college (Thomas Nelson Community College), still frequently used by returning students and locals.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services; a program providing academic and personal support for eligible students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Diggs
- Diggs Hall; located on the Hampton campus, housing various classrooms and offices.
- Diggs Hall
- One of the original academic buildings on the Hampton campus.
- G3
- A tuition assistance program for Virginia residents in high-demand career fields.
- Gator Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates about campus safety or closures.
- Gator Card
- The official student ID card required for library services, printing, and campus identification.
- Hampton III
- The building located at 525 Butler Farm Road, housing various academic programs.
- Harrison
- Harrison Hall; academic building on the Hampton campus.
- Hastings Hall
- A building on the Hampton campus housing STEM labs, photography, and the Athletics program annex.
- Historic Triangle
- The college's second campus location situated in Williamsburg/James City County.
- HRT
- Hampton Roads Transit; the regional bus system used by many students to commute to the Hampton campus.
- HT
- The Historic Triangle campus located in Williamsburg.
- Kecoughtan Hall
- The main student hub on the Hampton campus, formerly known as Griffin and Wythe halls.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin after the standard semester start date, typically in 8-week or 12-week formats.
- Moore
- Moore Hall; a main academic building on the Hampton campus.
- Moore Hall
- An academic building on the Hampton campus connected to the main campus complex.
- myVPCC
- The central online portal where students access email, SIS, and Canvas.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform used for academic advising and course scheduling.
- One-Stop Shop
- The centralized service area in the Academic & Student Success Center for enrollment and financial aid help.
- PWDC
- Peninsula Workforce Development Center; a facility for technical and workforce training.
- SIS
- Student Information System; the portal used for registration, tuition payments, and viewing grades.
- Templin
- Templin Hall; building on the Hampton campus housing performing arts and specialized labs.
- Templin Hall
- A campus building housing the Dr. Mary T. Christian Theatre and various classrooms.
- WATA
- Williamsburg Area Transit Authority; the bus service providing transportation to the Historic Triangle campus.
- Wythe
- Wythe Hall; the student hub on the Hampton campus containing the cafe, bookstore, and library.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 8-Week 1 Session runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 25 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.