What academic term is relevant at Contra Costa College?

Fall 2026 runs from August 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Contra Costa College student guide?

The guide includes 10 approved campus terms and 15 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Contra Costa College guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 10 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Contra Costa College student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Contra Costa CollegeStudent Guide

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College in San Pablo, CA. Operating on a semester system.

San Pablo, CA

6K+ students

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Contra Costa College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Fall 2026
Campus terms: 10
Local details: 15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries

Aug 24Jan 1, 2027
Fall 2026Relevant now
Jan 1May 26, 2027
Spring 2027

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Campus language

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10 terms

4

4CD: The Contra Costa Community College District, which includes CCC and its sister colleges.

A

Aqua Terra: The student-run fine dining restaurant on campus, part of the Culinary Arts department.
ASU: Associated Student Union, the official student government body.

C

CARE: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education, a program specifically for single parents.
Comets: The official mascot and collective name for Contra Costa College athletic teams.

D

DSPS: Disability Student Programs and Services, offering academic accommodations.

E

EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students with economic or educational barriers.

P

Puente: A program focused on increasing the number of educationally underserved students who transfer to four-year colleges.

S

Student Center: The primary location for the campus cafeteria and general food services.

T

The Advocate: The award-winning student-run campus newspaper.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details

AA: Applied Arts Building.
aqua_terra_grill: Aqua Terra Grill
breakfast_club: Breakfast Club
Canvas: The online learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
Clipper: The regional transit card used to load the student EasyPass for bus travel.
CTC: Computer Technology Center.
EasyPass: The AC Transit bus pass program provided to students for local transportation.
free_lunch_program: Free Lunch Program
GE: General Education Building.
HS: Health Sciences Building.
InSite: The centralized web portal used by students for registration, grades, and official email.
pronto: Pronto
PS: Physical Sciences Building.
SAB: Student Administration Building, housing admissions and financial aid.
student_cafeteria: Student Cafeteria

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What academic term is relevant now?: Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 10 approved campus terms and 15 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.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in San Pablo for Contra Costa College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in San Pablo.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,018

Cost of Living Index

145

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

AC Transit bus service, Access to BART via El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond stations

Nearest Airports

Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

59°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lots 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

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Student parking permits required; daily permits are virtual and do not need to be printed.

Campus Drive and Mission Bell Drive

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Permits required for on-campus street parking.

Campus News

Latest updates from Contra Costa College

CCC's Comet Data Academy Named Finalist for National Award

The Comet Data Academy has been named a finalist for the 2027 Bellwether Award, recognizing innovative practices that use data to improve student success.

Nov 3, 2026

Election Update: Raquel Donoso Leads in College Board Race

Early results show Raquel Donoso with a solid lead for the Contra Costa Community College Ward 1 seat.

Nov 3, 2026

Contra Costa College Honored with 2026 Black EdCellence Award

The college was recognized by the California Association of Black School Educators for leadership in advancing educational equity.

Oct 19, 2026

The Art Building is closed this semester due to a fire. Students should check email for relocated class locations.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Contra Costa College

CSU East Bay 1:1 In-Person Appointments

November 4, 2026

Student + Administration Building, Room 227

One-on-one appointments with a CSU East Bay representative to discuss transfer goals and transcript review.

Researching in the Humanities

November 4, 2026

CCC Library

Library workshop focused on research strategies for humanities subjects.

SFSU Campus Tour

November 4, 2026

Comet Way (Departure)

Full-day campus tour of San Francisco State University for transfer students to explore academic and student spaces.

Women's Volleyball: Contra Costa vs. Mendocino

November 4, 2026

College Gym

Home game for the Comet women's volleyball team.

Comet Career Closet Pop-Up

November 5, 2026

Campus Quad

Free professional clothing for students preparing for career opportunities.

Contra Costa Mobile Health Clinic

November 5, 2026

Comet Way

Confidential health services offered by Contra Costa Health in partnership with CCC.

Get on the Bus: UC Davis Discovery

November 6, 2026

Comet Way (Departure)

Explore UC Davis with Transfer Services; roundtrip transportation is provided for CCC students.

Transfer Services Workshop: SF State

November 17, 2026

Student + Administration Building, Room 227

Workshop with SFSU representatives covering housing, campus resources, and student life.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@contracosta.edu

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