Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 10-Week Session
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2026 Late Session
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 12-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 12-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Late Session
Campus language
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4
- 4C
- A common shorthand abbreviation for Central Carolina Community College.
A
- AEOP
- Association of Educational Office Professionals, a student and professional organization.
C
- Cougar
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student attending the college.
- Cougar Cafe
- The main cafeteria and dining hall located on the Lee Main Campus in Sanford.
- Cougar Den
- The student lounge and snack area located on the Harnett Main Campus in Lillington.
- Cougar Link
- The online portal and social platform used to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
- Cougar Mail
- The official student email system used for all college communications.
- Cougars
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SkillsUSA
- A professional organization for students enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations.
- SVA
- Student Veterans Association, a group supporting military-affiliated students.
T
- The 4Cs
- A common shorthand nickname for Central Carolina Community College.
- The Cafe
- Common student shorthand for the Cougar Cafe.
- The Cougar
- The college mascot (Charlee the Cougar) and the general term for a CCCC student.
- TRiO
- Student Support Services, a federal program providing academic and personal support.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AAC
- The Academic Assistance Center, which provides free tutoring and writing help.
- Aviso
- The online platform used for academic advising, student success tracking, and messaging instructors.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access online course materials and assignments.
- Budd
- Budd Hall, which houses science labs and health programs on the Lee Campus.
- Budd Hall
- An academic building on the Harnett Main Campus.
- Cougar Link
- The central student portal used for registration, financial aid, and accessing student records.
- CougarMail
- The official Gmail-based email system for all student and college communications.
- Hockaday
- Hockaday Hall, the main administrative building on the Lee Main Campus.
- Keller
- The Keller Health Sciences Building, used for nursing and medical programs.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester (8-week or 12-week sessions) rather than at the traditional start date.
- Marchant
- The Marchant Hall, which contains the library and student success center on the Lee Campus.
- Miriello
- The Miriello Building, which houses administrative offices and classrooms in Harnett County.
- Self-Service
- The specific module within Cougar Link used for course planning and viewing grades.
- Success Coach
- A specific staff member assigned to every student to provide personalized academic and career guidance.
- The Bell Tower
- A prominent landmark on the Lee Main Campus often used as a central meeting spot for students.
- The Civic Center
- The Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center, a large venue used for graduations and community events.
- The HMC
- The Harnett Main Campus in Lillington.
- The PMC
- The Pittsboro/Chatham Main Campus.
- The Wicker
- The Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center, often used for large college events and graduation.
- Wilkinson
- The Wilkinson Building, a primary academic building on the Harnett Main Campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 20 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.