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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 16-Week Session runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
13 entries Aug 21 → Oct 15, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 8-Week Session
Aug 21 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 16-Week Session Relevant now
Aug 24 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 Term
Oct 16 → Dec 17, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week Session
Dec 18 → Jan 8, 2027
Wintermester 2026-2027
Jan 15 → Mar 12, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 8-Week Session
Jan 15 → May 13, 2027
Spring 2027 16-Week Session
Jan 19 → May 13, 2027
Spring 2027 Term
Mar 12 → May 13, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week Session
May 14 → Jun 3, 2027
Maymester 2027
May 17 → Aug 16, 2027
Summer 2027 Term
Jun 4 → Jul 8, 2027
Summer 2027 1st Session
Jul 8 → Aug 12, 2027
Summer 2027 2nd Session
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C P S T W C
Coyotes The official mascot and collective name for Weatherford College students and athletes.
CV Coyote Village, the primary on-campus student housing complex. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the students.
SSS Student Support Services, a TRIO program providing academic and personal support. T
The Caf The main campus cafeteria located within the Doss Student Center.
The Den The Coyote Den, a snack bar and grill located in the Doss Student Center.
The Hill A local reference to the main Weatherford campus due to its elevated location overlooking the city. W
WC The standard shorthand abbreviation for Weatherford College.
WCAA Weatherford College Alumni Association. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
AC The Academic Center, which houses the library and various computer labs.
Alkek The Alkek Fine Arts Center, housing the theater and music departments.
Canvas The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
Coyote Card The official student ID card used for meal plans, library access, and campus identification.
coyote_caf Coyote Café
Doss The Doss Student Center, the hub for dining, bookstore, and student activities.
Late Start Short-term classes (typically 8 weeks) that begin mid-semester.
Mince The Mince Building, containing administrative offices and general classrooms.
MyWC The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
SafeZone The mobile app used by campus police for emergency alerts and student safety check-ins.
Strain The Strain Building, primarily used for science and mathematics courses. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 16-Week Session runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 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 Weatherford College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Weatherford College
WC receives $66,500 JET grant for robotics training equipment Weatherford College has been awarded a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to enhance its robotics and manufacturing training capabilities.
Oct 26, 2026
Read More Local historian to explore Parker County frontier history at WC library The Speaker Jim Wright Library will host a guest lecture on the history of the Parker County frontier.
Oct 22, 2026
Read More Coyote Cup nets $70k with new format The WC Foundation's rebranded annual golf tournament raised record funds for student scholarships.
Oct 16, 2026
Read More WC board hears report on growing demand for campus housing The Board of Trustees received a presentation on the increasing waitlist and demand for student housing at Coyote Village and Durant Hall.
Oct 15, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Weatherford College
2026 WCIPC Winner's Recital November 1, 2026
A recital featuring the winner of the Weatherford College International Piano Competition.
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 November 1, 2026
Weatherford College fine arts presents a musical theatre production.
Student Life: Field Night November 2, 2026
A student life event hosted from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Coyote Community Connect November 3, 2026
A community networking and connection event for students.
Intramural Basketball November 3, 2026
Intramural sports session from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Men's Basketball vs Panola College November 3, 2026
Men's basketball game starting at 6:00 PM CST.
Breakfast Before Books November 4, 2026
Student life event offering breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
WC's Got Talent November 4, 2026
Campus talent show from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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