Academic calendar
Spring/Summer Semester 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring/Summer Semester 2026Summer Semester 2026Summer Session I 2026Relevant now
- Summer Session II 2026
- Summer Session III 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall Session II 2026
- Fall Session III 2026
- Fall Session IV 2026
- Winter Semester 2027
- Spring/Summer Semester 2027
Campus language
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A
- Alpha
- The name of the WCC mascot, a crane often seen at campus events.
G
- Garrett's
- The student-run fine dining restaurant located in the Student Center.
I
- ISA
- International Student Association, a club for international and domestic students to share cultures.
J
- Java Blue
- The primary coffee shop and cafe located on the first floor of the Student Center.
- Java Blues
- The campus coffee shop located on the first floor of the Student Center.
- Java City
- The main coffee shop and cafe located in the Student Center building.
- Java Junction
- The main coffee shop and snack bar located on the first floor of the Student Center.
L
- LSS
- Learning Support Services, providing tutoring and academic accommodations (formerly OSD).
N
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.
O
- ODS
- Office of Disability Services, providing accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
- OIE
- Office of International Education, which supports international students and study abroad programs.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the department responsible for campus clubs, events, and student engagement.
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.
- SLA
- Student Learning Association, often referring to peer-led study groups or student success initiatives.
- SRC
- Student Resource Center, providing support services like the campus food pantry.
- Subway
- The on-campus franchise location situated within the Student Center food court.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, the campus organization supporting military-connected students.
T
- The Bridge
- The glass-enclosed elevated walkway connecting the Student Center and the Gunder Myran building.
- The Crane
- Refers to the college mascot and the general branding of WCC sports and spirit.
- The Crane
- The Crane Cafe, the primary food court located on the first floor of the Student Center.
- The GM
- Common shorthand for the Gunder Myran Building or the library specifically.
- The Loop
- The main circular road and pedestrian path that connects the primary campus buildings.
- The Orchard
- A common reference to the campus grounds, noting the college's history and landscaping.
- The Pods
- The semi-private, circular study carrels located in the Gunder Myran library.
- The Pond
- The scenic body of water on the north side of campus, a popular spot for students to study outdoors.
- The SC
- Common shorthand for the Student Center Building.
- The Spot
- The primary food court area in the Student Center featuring various food stations.
- The Subway
- The Subway franchise located within the Student Center food court area.
- The TI
- Common shorthand for the Technical and Industrial Building.
- The Villas
- The Villas at City Center, a popular off-campus apartment complex where many WCC students reside due to the lack of on-campus housing.
- The Voice
- The Washtenaw Voice, the college's award-winning student-run newspaper.
- The Voice
- The Washtenaw Voice, the college's award-winning student-run newspaper.
- The Wolf
- Refers to Walberg the Wolf, the official mascot of Washtenaw Community College.
- Transferring to Blue
- A common phrase referring to the goal of transferring to the University of Michigan after completing credits at WCC.
W
- Walton
- The name of the college's official mascot, a sandhill crane.
- WCC Sports
- The department overseeing club sports such as soccer, cross country, and volleyball.
- WCCEA
- Washtenaw Community College Education Association, the union representing faculty members.
- WCCSA
- Washtenaw Community College Student Association, the student government body.
- Willowtree
- Willowtree Apartments, a common off-campus housing choice for students located near the north side of campus.
- Wolfpack
- The collective name for WCC students, athletes, and the campus community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The backend software system students use for official registration and academic records.
- BE
- Business Education Building, housing business, accounting, and computer instruction.
- BEB
- The Business Education Building, housing business, accounting, and CIS classrooms.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course materials and assignments.
- Brightspace
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access online course materials and submit assignments.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course materials and assignments.
- Cashier's Office
- The window in the Student Center where students handle tuition payments and refunds.
- Check-In
- The one-stop service desk in the Student Center for admissions and records assistance.
- Gateway
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- GM
- Gunder Myran Building, which houses the campus library and computer labs.
- HFC
- The Health and Fitness Center, the college's off-site gym and wellness facility.
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- Java Spot Coffee Shop
- LA
- Liberal Arts Building, where most general education and humanities classes are held.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester, typically running for 10 or 12 weeks instead of 15.
- ML
- Morris Lawrence Building, used for performing arts, community events, and exhibitions.
- MyWCC
- The primary online portal for registration, financial aid, and checking grades.
- OE
- The Occupational Education Building, containing health sciences and public service programs.
- SC
- Student Center Building, the central hub for food, bookstore, and student services.
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- SC Spot Grill
- The Gateway
- The centralized service desk in the Student Center for admissions, registration, and financial aid.
- The Point
- The main information and welcome desk located on the second floor of the Student Center.
- The Ride
- The AAATA bus system that provides transit between WCC, Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti.
- The Writing Center
- A free peer-tutoring service for students located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building.
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- The Spot Market
- TheRide
- The AAATA bus system; WCC students can use their ID for discounted or free transit access.
- TI
- Technical and Industrial Building, housing trade, automotive, and advanced manufacturing programs.
- WCC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails about campus closures or safety.
- WCC Gateway
- The central online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and access financial aid.
- WCC ID
- The physical student identification card required for printing, gym access, and library checkouts.
- wcc_deli
- WCC Deli
- X-Lot
- The large overflow parking lot often used when central campus lots are full.
- Xpress
- The simplified, fast-track registration system for returning students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Spring/Summer Semester 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 41 approved campus terms and 32 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.