Wallace Community CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Wallace Community College. Core organization is free for students.

Public Trade School in Dothan, AL. Operating on a semester system.

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Total Enrollment

Trade School

Institution Type

2

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall Semester 2026 Full-Term

The semester, explained for Wallace Community 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 Full-Term
Campus terms
6
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 Full-Term runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026 Full-TermRelevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026 First Mini-Term
  3. Fall Semester 2026 Late Start Term
  4. Fall Semester 2026 Second Mini-Term

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Campus language

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6 terms

G

GOAL
Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners, a program supporting non-traditional students.

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.
SSS
Student Support Services, a federally funded program providing academic assistance and counseling.

T

The Grill
The primary dining area located in the Student Center on the Dothan campus.

W

WCC
The standard shorthand abbreviation for Wallace Community College used by students and staff.

Places and practicalities

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

15 details
ACCUPLACER
The placement exam used to determine a student's starting level in math and English courses.
bagels_brews
Bagels & Brews
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate with instructors.
Cherry
Cherry Hall, a main academic building on the Dothan campus.
Cunningham
Cunningham Hall, which contains the campus library and media center.
Degree Works
The web-based tool students use to monitor their academic progress and graduation requirements.
Gary
Gary Hall, a facility used for technical and vocational training.
Grimsley
Grimsley Hall, which houses administrative offices and classrooms on the Dothan campus.
Heersink
The Heersink Family Health Science Building, the hub for nursing and health programs.
OneACCS
The centralized online portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
Rane
Rane Hall, home to various technical and academic programs.
Sparks
The Sparks Campus, referring to the college's secondary campus location in Eufaula.
STARS
The Statewide Transfer & Articulation Reporting System used to ensure credits transfer to Alabama public four-year universities.
W-Number
The unique student identification number (starting with 'W') required for all official college business.
wallace_community_college_cafeteria
Wallace Community College Cafeteria

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 Full-Term runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 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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Using DormWay at Wallace Community College

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Free student access

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Wallace Community College on DormWay

Current DormWay activity for this campus

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Life in Dothan for Wallace Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Dothan.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Student Population

8,327

City Transportation

Public Transit

Wiregrass Transit

Nearest Airports

Dothan Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

66°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Visitor Parking

surface_lot

Designated for campus visitors.

Student/General Parking

surface_lot

Requires a free parking decal.

Campus News

Latest updates from Wallace Community College

Wallace President Outlines Growth, Campus Transformation

President Dr. Kathy L. Murphy outlined plans for continued growth, new academic programs, and campus improvements during a presentation to the Dothan Rotary Club.

Sep 30, 2026

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College Fair Brings 30+ Schools to Dothan High

The annual Henry/Houston County College Fair, held in partnership with Wallace Community College, featured over 30 colleges and military branches.

Sep 30, 2026

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WCCD Selected as Regional Work-Based Learning Best Practice

Wallace Community College-Dothan was recognized for its 'Wallace to Work' initiative, which introduces ninth-grade students to career opportunities.

Sep 15, 2026

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Wallace Community College's 2026 Annual (Clery) Security Report is now available.

Wallace Community College's 2026 Annual (Clery) Security Report is now available.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Wallace Community College

A2 Testing

October 2, 2026

Dothan Campus Testing Center, Grimsley Hall Room 126

HESI A2 testing for health science program applicants.

Ability to Benefit, Certiport, MAC Exams

October 2, 2026

Gary Hall 131 - Dothan Campus

Testing session for Ability to Benefit, Certiport, and MAC exams.

Golf: Men vs Wallace CC – Dothan Invitational

October 4, 2026

Dothan, AL

Men's golf tournament hosted by Wallace Community College.

Free Alabama College Application Week

October 5, 2026

Dothan and Sparks Advising Center

Participate in the statewide initiative to apply for college for free.

Spring 2027 Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Medical Assisting Application Week

October 5, 2026

Dothan and Sparks Advising Centers

Application week for Spring 2027 health science programs.

Nothing Bundt Cakes on Campus!

October 6, 2026

1st Floor Heersink Building - Dothan Campus

Nothing Bundt Cakes will be available for purchase on campus.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Wallace Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Men's Dormitory

Room types: double, single

Women's Dormitory

Room types: double, single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@georgecwallacecommun.edu

Official Website

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