Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Second Eight-Week Classes
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027Winter Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- AS
- Associated Students; the official student government body representing the student voice on campus.
C
- Charger Cafe
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Student Center (CC) building.
- Chargers
- The official mascot and collective name for the Cypress College student body and athletic teams.
D
- DSS
- Disability Support Services; the office providing accommodations and support for students with documented disabilities.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services; a state-funded program providing support services to students facing economic and educational barriers.
P
- Puente
- A national award-winning program that helps students build the skills necessary for success in both academic and professional careers, often focused on Latinx literature and mentorship.
T
- The Bistro
- A student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts Department, offering gourmet meals to the campus community.
- The Great Lawn
- The large open grassy area in the center of campus used for major events, graduation, and student relaxation.
- The Pond
- The central water feature and fountain area located between the Student Center and the Library, a popular meeting spot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BUS
- The Business building, home to accounting, computer information systems, and management courses.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where instructors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Charger Card
- The official student identification card required for library services, computer lab access, and campus discounts.
- charger_caf
- Charger Café
- cypress_bistro
- Cypress Bistro
- cypresso
- Cypresso
- FA
- The Fine Arts building, containing studios, galleries, and performance spaces.
- foodture_vending_machines
- Foodture Vending Machines
- HUM
- The Humanities building, where English, foreign language, and social science classes are primarily held.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which contains the campus library and tutoring services.
- myGateway
- The central web portal used by students to register for classes, pay fees, and view official records.
- OCTA
- Orange County Transportation Authority; the public bus system that serves the campus, often accessible via student bus pass programs.
- SEM
- The Science, Engineering, and Mathematics building, housing labs and technical classrooms.
- Starfish
- An online communication tool used for academic advising, progress reports, and scheduling appointments with counselors.
- TE1
- Technical Education 1, housing vocational programs like automotive technology and air conditioning/refrigeration.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.