Academic calendar
Fall 2026 5-Week 1 Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 10-Week Session
- Fall 2026 5-Week 1 SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 7-Week 1 Session
- Fall 2026 15-Week Session
- Fall 2026 5-Week 2 Session
- Fall 2026 7-Week 2 Session
- Fall 2026 5-Week 3 Session
- Spring 2027 Winter Mini Session 4 WeeksWinter Mini Session 4 Weeks (Online only)
- Spring 2027 5-Week 1 Session
- Spring 2027 7-Week 1 Session
- Spring 2027 15-Week Session
- Spring 2027 5-Week 2 Session
- Spring 2027 7-Week 2 Session
- Spring 2027 5-Week 3 Session
- Summer 2027 Mini SessionSummer 2027 Summer Mini Session
- Summer 2027 1st 5-Week Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027 7-Week Session
- Summer 2027 2nd 5-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- ARC
- Academic Resource Center, the campus hub for free tutoring, writing assistance, and study skills support.
C
- CCWA
- Community College Workforce Alliance, a partnership providing specialized workforce training and non-credit programs.
- Chester
- Common student shorthand for the Chester Campus.
F
- Food Pantry
- A free resource for students facing food insecurity, located in the Nicholas Center (Chester) and Trailblazer Hall (Midlothian).
- Food Trucks
- Rotating local vendors that visit the Chester and Midlothian campuses on scheduled days.
J
- JTCC
- The former name of the school (John Tyler Community College), still frequently used by long-term students and alumni.
M
- Micro Markets
- Self-service, cashless 24/7 kiosks located in major buildings (like Moyar and Trailblazer) offering snacks and fresh grab-and-go meals.
- Midlo
- Common student shorthand for the Midlothian Campus.
N
- None
- Brightpoint is a commuter-only institution and does not offer on-campus housing.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with an active chapter at Brightpoint.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice on campus.
T
- Trailblazers
- The official mascot and collective name for Brightpoint students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Beacon Hall
- The renamed Bird Hall on the Chester Campus, housing classrooms and faculty offices.
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- Chester Campus Micro Markets
- Discovery Hall
- The renamed Godwin Hall on the Chester Campus, primarily used for science and health labs.
- Eliades Hall
- The Midlothian Campus building dedicated to the arts, featuring the campus art gallery.
- GRTC 3B
- The specific bus route that provides public transit access to the Chester Campus.
- Hamel Hall
- A LEED-certified science and classroom building on the Midlothian Campus.
- Help Hub
- The primary one-stop shop for student services, including admissions, records, and general troubleshooting.
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- Midlothian Campus Micro Markets
- Moyar Hall
- The main administrative and academic building on the Chester Campus, housing the Help Hub and Security.
- MyBrightpoint
- The central web portal used by students to access Canvas, SIS, and student email.
- Navigate
- A student success app used to schedule advising appointments and use the 'Hand Raise' feature for assistance.
- Nicholas Center
- The student center on the Chester Campus, home to the gym, bookstore, and student activities.
- Parking Decal
- A required permit for all student vehicles, which must be requested through SIS and picked up from Security.
- SIS
- Student Information System, the platform used for class registration, checking grades, and requesting parking decals.
- The Lynn
- The Lynn Theatre, a performing arts venue located within the Midlothian Campus.
- Trailblazer Hall
- The main student services building on the Midlothian Campus (formerly the T Building), housing the library and gym.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 5-Week 1 Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 16 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.