Amarillo CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Amarillo, TX. Operating on a semester system.

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Amarillo, TX
9K+ students
@amarillocollege.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Amarillo 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 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

10 entries
  1. Summer 2026 8-week Online
  2. Summer 2026 Second 6-week ClassesSummer 2026 Summer II (6-Week Session)Summer 2026 Summer II 6-week
  3. Fall 2026Relevant now
  4. Fall 2026 First 8-week Classes
  5. Fall 2026 16-week Classes
  6. Fall 2026 Second 8-week Classes
  7. Spring 2027
  8. Summer 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

B

Badger
The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Amarillo College student.

C

Common Grounds
The campus coffee shop located within the College Union Building.
Culture of Caring
A campus-wide philosophy and initiative focused on removing student barriers to success.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.

S

SAB
Student Activity Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Den
The Badger Den, the main campus cafeteria located in the College Union Building.
The Ware
The Ware Student Living, the primary apartment-style residential complex for Amarillo College students.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
AC Connect
The essential online portal used by students to access email, grades, and course registration.
Badger ID
The official student identification card required for library services and campus facility access.
badger_central_cafe
Badger Central Cafe
Byrd
The Byrd Business Building, housing business and technology classrooms.
CUB
College Union Building, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
Ordway
Ordway Hall, one of the historic administrative and classroom buildings.
Panhandle Transit
The local bus service that provides transportation between campuses and throughout Amarillo.
Parcells
Parcells Hall, a major academic building on the Washington Street Campus.
Success Center
The campus resource providing free tutoring, testing services, and academic coaching.
WSC
Washington Street Campus, the main and largest campus of Amarillo College.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 10 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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Life in Amarillo for Amarillo College Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Amarillo City Transit bus system

Nearest Airports

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Semi-arid steppe (BSk)

Avg Annual Temp

58°F

Avg Snowfall

18 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Washington Street Campus Lots 1-10

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Parking can be a challenge; arriving early is recommended. No permits required.

Downtown Campus Parking Lots 1-3

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Includes a new walkable parking lot on the south side of the Downtown Campus.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Amarillo College

Registration Event for Fall 2026

September 12, 2026

Washington Street Campus, Enrollment Center

Admission and advising sessions to assist students with course selection and planning for the Spring 2026 semester.

Fall Chautauqua Series: My Generation/s

September 16, 2026

Oak Room, College Union Building, Washington Street Campus

The first presentation in the fall Chautauqua: Conversations About Be-ing Human series, sparking conversations about experiences and perspectives that shape lives.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Amarillo College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

East Campus Housing

Room types: 2 BDR/1 BTH, 3 BDR/1 BTH, 3 BDR/1 ¾ BTH, 4 BDR/1 ¾ BTH, 4 BDR/2 BTH

Rock Island Apartments

Student Apartments

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@amarillocollege.edu

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