Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Session 2 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session 3
- Fall 2026 Session 2Fall 2026 Session IIRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Session 1Fall 2026 Session I
- Fall 2026 Session 3Fall 2026 Session III
- Fall 2026 Session 4Fall 2026 Session IV
- Spring 2027 Session 2Spring 2027 Session II
- Spring 2027 Session 1Spring 2027 Session I
- Spring 2027 Session 3Spring 2027 Session III
- Spring 2027 Session 4Spring 2027 Session IV
- Summer 2027 Session 2Summer 2027 Session II
- Summer 2027 Session 1Summer 2027 Session I
- Summer 2027 Session 3Summer 2027 Session III
Campus language
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A
- ASA
- Asian Student Association, a club dedicated to celebrating Asian cultures and community.
- ASC
- Academic Success Center, the campus hub for tutoring, labs, and academic support.
B
- BC
- The universal shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to Broward College.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and culture of African American students.
C
- Central
- Shorthand for the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie.
- Central/North/South
- Shorthand used by students to specify which of the three main campuses they are attending.
D
- Dunkin'
- The Dunkin' Donuts location situated inside the Building 19 library at Central Campus.
L
- LASO
- Latin American Student Organization; a club celebrating Hispanic and Latin American heritage.
N
- North
- Shorthand for the North Campus in Coconut Creek.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- SCL
- Student Center for Learning, often used interchangeably with the tutoring centers.
- Seahawk
- The official mascot and the standard term for any Broward College student.
- Seahawks
- The official mascot of Broward College, often used to refer to the student body or athletic teams.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice.
- South
- Shorthand for the Judson A. Samuels South Campus in Pembroke Pines.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America; a group providing support and resources for military-affiliated students.
T
- The Caf
- The general term for the cafeteria areas located in the Student Centers of each campus.
- The Cafe
- General term for the dining services found at the North and South campuses.
- The Cove
- The primary dining area and food court located on the South Campus.
- The Food Court
- The primary dining area located in Building 19 at the Central Campus.
- The Galley
- The main cafeteria and dining hall located on the Central Campus.
- The Patio
- The outdoor seating and social area adjacent to the dining facilities at Central Campus.
- The Pointe
- Common shorthand for University Pointe apartments where many Broward College students reside.
- The Seahawk
- The name of the official student-run newspaper of Broward College.
- The Village
- The only on-campus student housing complex, located at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie.
U
- UP
- University Pointe, the off-campus but college-affiliated apartment complex located near the Central Campus in Davie.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ASC
- Academic Success Center, the campus hubs providing free tutoring, labs, and study resources.
- B-Line
- The inter-campus shuttle service that connects the Central, North, and South campuses.
- Bailey Hall
- The main performing arts theater and concert hall located on the Central Campus.
- BC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- BC Card
- The official student ID card, required for library access, printing, and campus events.
- BC One Access
- The single sign-on portal used by students to access email, D2L, and registration tools.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course content.
- Buehler
- The Buehler Planetarium and Observatory, a landmark science facility on the Central Campus.
- Building 1008
- The main Student Services building on the North Campus for admissions and advising.
- Building 17
- The Student Center on Central Campus, housing the bookstore and student life offices.
- Building 19
- The A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Library and Learning Resource Center.
- Building 22
- The Student Services center at Central Campus, housing admissions and financial aid.
- Building 46
- The primary Student Services and administration hub for the North Campus in Coconut Creek.
- Building 68
- The main Student Services and activity building for the South Campus in Pembroke Pines.
- Building 72
- The Student Center on the South Campus, which houses student life offices and recreational spaces.
- central_campus_caf
- Central Campus Café
- central_campus_dunkin
- Central Campus Dunkin
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (also called Brightspace), the online learning management system for all course materials.
- Late Start
- Refers to classes that begin mid-semester (Session 2 or Session 4) rather than the standard start date.
- MyBC
- The student web portal used for checking grades, degree audits, and official records.
- north_campus_caf
- North Campus Café
- OMNI
- The OMNI Financial Center building located on the North Campus.
- Q-Less
- The virtual queuing system that allows students to join a line for student services via their phone.
- Seahawk Card
- The official student ID card used for library services, printing, and campus discounts.
- SOS
- Seahawk Outreach Services, a department providing support for basic needs like the food pantry and mental health.
- south_campus_caf
- South Campus Café
- south_campus_dunkin
- South Campus Dunkin
- The ASC
- Academic Success Center, the designated area on each campus for tutoring, testing, and writing labs.
- The Library
- The University/College Library (UCL) on Central Campus, which is a joint-use facility shared with Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
- The Omni
- The Omni Auditorium on the North Campus, used for major events, theater productions, and graduation ceremonies.
- Workday
- The administrative platform where students register for classes, view grades, and manage financial aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Session 2 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 31 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.