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
11
Local details
10
Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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11 terms
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B
BHC Pride
The student organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
E
EC
The East Campus located in Galva, Illinois.
L
Lakeside
Lakeside Village, the student housing complex located at the East Campus.
P
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
Q
QC
The Quad Cities Campus located in Moline, Illinois.
S
SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
The Cave
The student lounge and snack bar area located in the lower level of Building A at the East Campus.
The Hawk
The college mascot and a general term for the student identity.
The Hub
The Hawk's Hub, the combined bookstore and cafe area at the Quad Cities Campus.
The Villas
Campus View Villas, the student apartment complex located at the Quad Cities Campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
BHC Alert
The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
bhc_food_pantry
BHC Food Pantry
Building 1
The primary administrative and classroom building at the Quad Cities Campus.
Building 4
The main student services building at the QC campus, containing the gym, financial aid, and advising.
Canvas
The learning management system used for online course content, assignments, and grades.
Hawk's Hub
The official campus bookstore where students purchase textbooks and supplies.
HSC
Health Sciences Center, the facility housing nursing and allied health programs.
myBHC
The central online portal for students to access email, registration, and financial records.
revive_cafe
Revive Cafe
STC
Sustainable Technology Center, the building focused on technical and trade programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 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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