Academic calendar
Associate Degree in Nursing runs Jun 8, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Associate Degree in NursingDental Hygiene Mesa Term 4Relevant now
- Medical Assisting Mesa 6-Week Term 7
- Physical Therapy TechnologyPhysical Therapy Technology Mesa Term 5Veterinary Assisting
- Medical Assisting Mesa 5-Week Term 6
- Medical Assisting Mesa 6-Week Term 8
- Physical Therapy TechnologyPhysical Therapy Technology Mesa Term 6Veterinary Assisting
- Medical Assisting Mesa 5-Week Term 7
- Medical Assisting Mesa 6-Week Term 9
- Physical Therapy TechnologyPhysical Therapy Technology Mesa Term 7Veterinary Assisting
- Associate Degree in NursingAssociate Degree in Nursing Mesa Term 5
- Medical Assisting Mesa 5-Week Term 8
- Medical Assisting Mesa 6-Week Term 10
- Medical Assisting Mesa 5-Week Term 9
- Medical Assisting Mesa 6-Week Term 11Pharmacy Technology - Six Week TermPhysical Therapy TechnologyPhysical Therapy Technology Mesa Term 8Veterinary Assisting
- Medical Assisting Certificate - Five Week TermMedical Assisting Mesa 5-Week Term 10Pharmacy Technology - Five Week Term
- Medical Assisting Certificate - Six Week TermMedical Assisting Mesa 6-Week Term 12
- Pharmacy Technology - Ten Week Term
- Physical Therapy TechnologyPhysical Therapy Technology Mesa Term 9Veterinary Assisting
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the campus student government and event planning group.
- ASCC
- Associated Students of Carrington College, the student government and activities organization.
C
- Check-offs
- Practical skills assessments where students must demonstrate medical procedures to an instructor for a grade.
- Clinicals
- Off-site practical training shifts at local hospitals or clinics required for graduation.
D
- DA
- Common shorthand for the Dental Assisting program and its students.
E
- Extern
- Short for externship, the final phase of a program where students work at an off-site medical or dental facility.
- Externship
- The final, hands-on portion of a program where students work in a real-world professional setting.
M
- MA
- Common shorthand for the Medical Assisting program and its students.
- Mock
- Simulated clinical scenarios or 'mock' surgeries used for practice in the lab.
N
- NTHS
- National Technical Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students in vocational programs.
P
- PTA
- Common shorthand for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
S
- Scrubs
- The mandatory medical uniform that students are required to wear daily while on campus.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, the campus chapter supporting military-affiliated students.
T
- The Boards
- National certification or licensure exams (like the NCLEX or RMA) that students prepare for at the end of their program.
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge area equipped with vending machines and microwaves, as there is no formal cafeteria.
- The Lounge
- The designated student break area on campus equipped with vending machines and seating for meals.
V
- Vending
- The primary source of on-campus food, consisting of snack and beverage machines in the student lounge.
- VN
- Common shorthand for the Vocational Nursing program and its students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for all digital coursework, assignments, and grades.
- Career Services
- The office dedicated to helping students with job placement, resumes, and interview prep.
- Career Services
- The department responsible for helping students with resume building and job placement after graduation.
- Clinical Site
- An external healthcare facility where students are placed to complete their practical training hours.
- Mesa Campus
- The main facility located at 1001 W Southern Ave, housing all classrooms and administrative offices.
- RMA Exam
- The Registered Medical Assistant certification exam that many students prepare for at the end of their program.
- Student ID
- Required identification that must be worn or carried at all times while on the Mesa campus.
- Student Portal
- The online dashboard used for administrative tasks like viewing attendance records and financial aid status.
- The Hub
- The student success center providing tutoring, career services, and academic advising.
- The Lab
- A general term for the specialized medical, dental, or veterinary technician training rooms where hands-on instruction occurs.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict requirement for students to wear program-specific scrubs and maintain professional grooming standards.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Associate Degree in Nursing runs Jun 8, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 11 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.