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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Full Term (1) runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
17 entries Aug 27 → Oct 14, 2026
Fall 2026 7-Week Session I (7A)
Aug 27 → Dec 16, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term (1) Relevant now
Sep 10 → Dec 16, 2026
Fall 2026 Late Start (LS) Fall 2027 Late Start (LS)
Oct 22 → Dec 15, 2026
Fall 2026 7-Week Session II (7B)
Dec 28 → Jan 17, 2027
Winter 2026-2027 Winter Session
Jan 22 → Mar 11, 2027
Spring 2027 7-Week Session I (7A)
Jan 22 → May 15, 2027
Spring 2027 Full Semester
Feb 5 → May 17, 2027
Spring 2027 Late Start Classes
Mar 30 → May 17, 2027
Spring 2027 7-Week Session II (7B)
Aug 27 → Oct 14, 2027
Fall 2027 7A Week Session (7A)
Aug 27 → Dec 16, 2027
Fall 2027 Full Term (1)
Oct 22 → Dec 16, 2027
Fall 2027 7B Week Session (7B)
Jan 21 → Mar 9, 2028
Spring 2028 7-Week Session I (7A)
Jan 21 → May 15, 2028
Spring 2028 Full Semester
Feb 3 → May 15, 2028
Spring 2028 Late Start Classes
Mar 24 → May 14, 2028
Spring 2028 7-Week Session II (7B)
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H P S T H
HCC The legacy acronym for Housatonic Community College, still widely used by students and locals. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
STEAM The Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math club.
SVA Student Veterans Association, supporting military-affiliated students. T
The Bistro The dining area and food service location in Beacon Hall.
The Cafe The main cafeteria located in Lafayette Hall.
The H A common shorthand nickname for Housatonic. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
Beacon Beacon Hall, the newer campus building housing classrooms, the wellness center, and the bookstore.
Canvas The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials.
Degree Works The online academic advising and degree audit tool used to track graduation progress.
Lafayette Lafayette Hall, the original main campus building housing the museum and administrative offices.
main_cafeteria Main Cafeteria
myCTState The central online portal used for registration, financial aid, and student records.
OneCard The official student identification card used for campus access and services.
The Bridge The enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting Lafayette Hall and Beacon Hall.
The Gallery The Housatonic Museum of Art, which is integrated throughout the campus buildings.
U-Pass The transit pass providing students with unlimited rides on CTtransit buses. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Full Term (1) runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 8 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. Using DormWay at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic What the product handles for students.
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Stop & Shop Donates $200,000 to CSCU's On-Campus Food Pantries to Address Food Insecurity CSCU announced a major donation from Stop & Shop to support on-campus food pantries across the system, including Housatonic.
Oct 29, 2026
Read More CT State Expands Transfer Partnerships, Creating New Pathways to Bachelor's Degrees In recognition of National Transfer Student Week, CT State highlighted new agreements to expand opportunities for students transferring to four-year institutions.
Oct 21, 2026
Read More CT State Holds Open House Events Throughout Connecticut CT State announced Open House events at 12 locations, including the Housatonic campus on November 5.
Oct 7, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic
Library Instruction: ENG 1010 / Yates / Marisol November 10, 2026
In-person library instruction session for students.
Mobile Food Pantry - Storehouse Project November 12, 2026
Prebagged food distribution open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Thanksgiving Recess November 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes through Nov 29).
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