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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 7-Week Session I (7A) runs Aug 27, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
21 entries May 22 → Aug 16, 2026
Summer 2026 12 Week Session (12A)
May 29 → Aug 9, 2026
Summer 2026 10 Week Session (10A)
Jun 8 → Aug 1, 2026
Summer 2026
Jul 6 → Aug 9, 2026
Summer 2026 5 Week Session B (5B)
Aug 27 → Oct 14, 2026
Fall 2026 7-Week Session I (7A) Relevant now
Aug 27 → Dec 16, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term (1)
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 7-Week Session I (7A) runs Aug 27, 2026 – Oct 14, 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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Registration Open for Fall 2026 Semester at CT State Community College Campuses Credit registration is in progress for the Fall 2026 semester, with classes beginning August 27 in various formats including on-campus and online.
Jul 21, 2026
Read More CT State Launches Public Health Program Supported by $4.2 Million State Grant A new associate degree in public health and two certificates have been launched to strengthen the state's public health workforce.
Jul 1, 2026
Read More CT State Housatonic Career Closet Provides Students With Free Professional Attire The campus has opened a Career Closet to provide students with professional clothing for interviews and career advancement.
Feb 19, 2026
Read More CT State Community College will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. CT State Community College will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic
FAFSA Friday September 11, 2026
Weekly FAFSA assistance sessions for students to get help with financial aid applications.
Library Instruction - PSY 1011 September 14, 2026
In-person library instruction session for PSY 1011 students.
Public Health Program Online Info Session September 14, 2026
Information session regarding the new associate degree in public health and stackable certificates.
FAFSA Workshop September 15, 2026
In-person workshop providing hands-on assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Library Instruction - Keaney / Room Use Only September 24, 2026
Scheduled library instruction or classroom use session.
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