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Student guide · Fall 2026 Minimester I

The semester, explained for El Paso Community College District

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 Minimester I
Campus terms
8
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Minimester I runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

28 entries
  1. Summer 2026 10-Week
  2. Summer 10-Week 2026Summer 2026 (10-Week Session)
  3. Summer II 2026
  4. Fall 2026 Minimester IRelevant now
  5. Fall Minimester I 2026
  6. Fall 2026 Full Term
  7. Fall 2026 Late Start
  8. Second Fall Minimester MM2 2026
  9. Fall 2026 Minimester IIFall Late Start 2026Fall Minimester II 2026Fall Minimester MM2 / Late Start 2026
  10. Wintermester 2026Wintermester 2026-2027
  11. Fall Intersession 2026
  12. Fall 2026 Intersession
  13. Spring Minimester I 2027
  14. Spring Semester 2027
  15. Second Spring Minimester MM2 2027
  16. Spring Late Start 2027Spring Minimester II 2027Spring Minimester MM2 / Late Start 2027
  17. Summer 2027 Full TermSummer I 2027
  18. Summer 2027 (10-Week)
  19. Jump Start 2027
  20. Summer II 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ASC
Academic Success Center, providing tutoring and learning support services.

C

CASS
Career and Academic Success Services, focusing on career planning and job placement.

O

OSD
Center for Students with Disabilities, providing accommodations and support services.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

Tejanos
The official mascot and the term used to refer to the EPCC student body.
Tejas Cafe
The primary cafeteria and dining hall located at the Valle Verde campus.
The VV
Common student shorthand for the Valle Verde campus.
TRIO
Federal programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Places and practicalities

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

15 details
ASC
Administrative Service Center, the district's central administrative hub.
AST
Advanced Technology Center, a specialized facility at the Valle Verde campus.
Banner
The student information system used for course registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.
Blackboard
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course content and assignments.
dine_n_dash_market
Dine 'N' Dash Market
Late Start
Accelerated 8-week or 5-week courses that begin after the official start of the semester.
MDP
Mission del Paso Campus, serving East El Paso and the Lower Valley.
MyEPCC
The central web portal used by students to access email, Banner, and Blackboard.
NW
Northwest Campus, serving the Upper Valley and West El Paso.
RG
Rio Grande Campus, located in the downtown El Paso area.
Sun Metro
The city bus system; students often use it for inter-campus travel via the student bus pass.
Tejano Card
The official student ID card used for library access, printing, and campus services.
thirteeno9_restaurant
THIRTEENO9 Restaurant
TM
Transmountain Campus, located in Northeast El Paso.
VV
Valle Verde Campus, the largest and central campus of the district.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Minimester I runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 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.
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  • 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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EPCC Esports

The official competitive esports program at EPCC, competing in various games.

Tryout required

Source: epcc.edu · Verified 3 months ago

Student Government Association (SGA)

The official representative body for students, advocating for their rights and concerns to the college administration and organizing campus-wide events.

Regular commitment

Source: epcc.edu · Verified 3 months ago

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ACM/IEEE Computing Club

A joint student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Open to all

Source: epcc.edu · Verified 3 months ago

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'Be Kind to Your Mind' Mental Health Week

An award-winning, week-long series of events focused on student mental health and wellness, organized by the SGA.

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Resources & spaces

Career & Transfer Services (CaTS)

Assists students with career planning, choosing a major, resume writing, interview skills, job searching, and transferring to four-year institutions.

Open to all

Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)

Provides accommodations and support services to students with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity for educational success.

Counseling Department

Provides free and confidential personal, career, and academic counseling services to students, including crisis intervention.

Open to all

EPCC Libraries

Provides access to information resources, research help, study spaces, and technology across five campus libraries.

Open to all

Tejano Mercado

The EPCC food pantry, which aims to minimize hunger among students by providing free, accessible, and nutritious food.

Open to all

Tutoring Center

Offers free tutoring services to EPCC students across a wide range of subjects to help them succeed academically.

Open to all

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Life in El Paso for El Paso Community College District Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in El Paso.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,041

Cost of Living Index

90

Student Population

35,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

49

Public Transit

Sun Metro bus system

Nearest Airports

El Paso International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

BWh hot desert

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Valle Verde Parking Lot L

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Used for grocery pick-up events and general student parking.

Transmountain Parking Lot B

surface_lot

Location for mobile food pantry events.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@elpasocommunitycolle.edu

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