Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 - 1st 8-Week Session runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026 - 1st 8-Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026 - Full Term
- Fall Semester 2026 - 2nd 8-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027 - 1st 8-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027 - Full Term
- Spring Semester 2027 - 2nd 8-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027 - Full Term
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
B
- Bolt
- The name of the GHC mascot, frequently used in the names of campus events and spirit initiatives.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- Charger Nation
- A term used to describe the collective community of GHC students, alumni, and fans.
- Chargers
- The official mascot and the collective term for the GHC student body.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SSS
- Student Success Services, providing academic support and resources to eligible students.
T
- The Cafe
- The Charger Cafe, the main dining facility located on the Floyd and Cartersville campuses.
- The Highlands
- A common shorthand name used by students and staff for Georgia Highlands College.
- The Village
- Charger Village, the on-campus residential complex located at the Floyd (Rome) campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Charger Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, printing, and meal plans.
- charger_caf
- Charger Café
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
- GHC Notify
- The emergency alert system that sends text and email notifications regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- Lakeview
- The Lakeview Building at the Cartersville campus, which overlooks the campus pond.
- McCorkle
- The McCorkle Building on the Floyd campus, housing various classrooms and offices.
- Navigate
- The platform and mobile app used by students to schedule advising appointments and track academic progress.
- The Hub
- The centralized physical and digital help desk for IT support and general student inquiries.
- The Student Center
- The central hub for student activities and services on both the Floyd and Cartersville campuses.
- Walraven
- The Walraven Building on the Floyd campus, primarily used for science and mathematics.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 - 1st 8-Week Session runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.