Academic calendar
Fall B Quarter 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer A Quarter 2026
- Fall B Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Fall A Quarter 2026
- Winter B Quarter 2026-2027
- Winter A Quarter 2027
- Spring B Quarter 2027
- Spring A Quarter 2027
- Summer B Quarter 2027
- Summer A Quarter 2027
- Fall B Quarter 2027
- Fall A Quarter 2027
- Winter B Quarter 2027-2028
- Winter A Quarter 2028
- Spring B Quarter 2028
- Spring A Quarter 2028
- Summer B Quarter 2028
- Summer A Quarter 2028
Campus language
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Showing 26 of 26 terms
A
- ABHES
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the national agency that provides institutional accreditation for the college.
- ACEN
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the specialized accrediting body for the nursing program.
- ATI
- Assessment Technologies Institute, the standardized testing and review platform used extensively by nursing students.
C
- Clinical
- The practical, hospital-based training rotations required for students in healthcare programs.
- Clinicals
- The off-site, hands-on medical training shifts required for Nursing and Medical Assisting students.
E
- Extern
- A student currently performing their mandatory, final-term 'externship' at a local business or medical facility.
- Externship
- The final phase of a program where students work in a real-world professional environment before graduation.
N
- NTHS
- National Technical Honor Society; an organization for students who maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher in their vocational programs.
- Nursing Club
- A student organization specifically for those enrolled in the nursing program to network and share resources.
P
- Pinning
- The Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a traditional and highly anticipated graduation milestone for nursing students.
S
- Scrubs
- The required daily uniform for students enrolled in medical, nursing, or dental programs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and advocacy body on campus.
- Sim Lab
- The simulation laboratory where students practice medical procedures on high-fidelity mannequins.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, the campus organization for students enrolled in the nursing program.
- Student Ambassadors
- A select group of students who assist with campus tours, orientations, and community events.
- Student Housing
- The official term for the off-campus apartment-style living arrangements provided or facilitated by the college for its students.
T
- The Boards
- The professional licensing or certification exams (such as the NCLEX-RN) that students prepare for at the end of their program.
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area on campus where students eat and gather between classes, as there is no formal dining hall.
- The Floor
- A term used by nursing students to refer to their assigned unit during clinical rotations at local hospitals.
- The Lab
- The specialized medical or nursing simulation rooms where students perform hands-on skills training.
- The Pin
- The official WVJC nursing pin awarded to graduates during the pinning ceremony to symbolize their entry into the profession.
- The Sim
- Short for the high-fidelity simulation mannequins used by nursing students to practice patient care.
- The TEAS
- The Test of Essential Academic Skills; the high-stakes entrance exam required for admission into the nursing program.
W
- WE CARE
- The official campus philosophy and motto emphasizing personalized student support and career focus.
- WVBON
- West Virginia Board of Nursing, the state regulatory board that oversees nursing licensure and practice.
- WVJC
- The universal shorthand for West Virginia Junior College used by students and staff.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academy Drive
- The primary campus facility located at 1000 Academy Drive, housing all classrooms and labs.
- Canvas
- The digital Learning Management System (LMS) where students access all course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Career Services
- The department responsible for assisting students with job placement, resume building, and mock interviews before graduation.
- Chestnut Ridge
- The primary campus facility located at 148 Chestnut Ridge Road in Morgantown.
- Clinicals
- Off-site practical training rotations at healthcare facilities required for nursing and medical assisting students.
- Externship
- The final, real-world training phase of a program where students work at a local employer's site to gain professional experience.
- Financial Aid
- The office responsible for assisting students with FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and student loan processing.
- Holland Avenue
- The primary campus facility located at 148 Holland Ave, often used to distinguish the main building from off-site clinical locations.
- iCampus
- The primary student information system (SIS) portal for checking grades, attendance, and financial aid records.
- iConnect
- The student portal used to access attendance records, financial aid information, and official campus communications.
- MNL
- The Mobile Nursing Lab, a customized RV fleet used to provide hands-on clinical training in rural areas.
- Orientation
- A mandatory introductory session for new students covering campus policies, technology, and academic expectations.
- Placement
- The formal process and department dedicated to helping graduates find employment in their field of study.
- Quarterly
- The academic schedule convention; WVJC operates on six-week modules within quarters rather than traditional semesters.
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress; the specific GPA and course completion standards required to maintain enrollment and financial aid.
- Sim Lab
- The Nursing Simulation Lab, a high-tech training room equipped with high-fidelity mannequins for clinical practice.
- Student ID
- The official campus identification card required for building access and identification at clinical sites.
- Student Portal
- The digital gateway used by students to access financial aid information and academic records.
- student_lounge
- Student Lounge
- TEAS
- The Test of Essential Academic Skills; the mandatory entrance exam required for students applying to the Nursing program.
- The Lab
- The specialized medical and nursing simulation rooms where students practice hands-on clinical skills.
- The Lab
- The specialized simulation rooms on campus where students practice hands-on skills like phlebotomy, EKG, and clinical procedures.
- The Mary Virginia
- The specific name of one of the Mobile Nursing Lab RVs used for student simulations.
- The Nursing Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus facility housing nursing-specific classrooms and equipment.
- The Westover Campus
- A common reference to the Morgantown location's specific geographic placement across the river from downtown Morgantown.
- Title IV
- Federal student aid programs (like Pell Grants and Stafford Loans) that the college is authorized to administer.
- Willey St
- The main campus facility located at 148 Willey Street in downtown Morgantown.
- Willey Street
- The primary physical campus location situated at 148 Willey Street in Morgantown.
- WVJC Alert
- The emergency notification system used to communicate weather-related delays or campus closures.
- WVJC Mobile
- The official campus app used for receiving school notifications, checking schedules, and contacting instructors.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall B Quarter 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 30 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.