Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 4-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 6-Week Session
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Second 6-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Session
- Fall 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Intersession 2028
- Spring 2028 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- ARC
- Academic Resource Center, providing tutoring and learning support at Cuyamaca College.
- ASCC
- Associated Students of Cuyamaca College, the student governing body for the Cuyamaca campus.
- ASGC
- Associated Students of Grossmont College, the student governing body for the Grossmont campus.
C
- Coyote
- The mascot and shorthand for a student at Cuyamaca College.
- Coyote Grill
- The primary dining facility located in the Student Center at Cuyamaca College.
D
- DSPS
- Accessibility Strategies and Resources, formerly known as Disabled Student Programs and Services.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, a state-funded program providing support for students facing social or economic barriers.
G
- Griffin Grill
- The main cafeteria and food service area located at Grossmont College.
- Griffin Grounds
- The coffee shop and snack bar located on the Grossmont College campus.
T
- The Hill
- A common nickname for Grossmont College, referring to its physical location on a hill overlooking El Cajon.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- C-Card
- The official student identification card for Cuyamaca College students.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials and assignments.
- coyote_cafe
- Coyote Cafe
- coyote_grill
- Coyote Grill
- Digital Arts
- Building 20 at Grossmont College, housing photography, art, and digital media labs.
- G-Card
- The official student identification card for Grossmont College students.
- Griffin Gate
- A large meeting and event space located within Building 60 at Grossmont College.
- griffin_grill
- Griffin Grill
- Late Start
- Short-term classes that begin several weeks into the standard semester, popular for adding units late.
- Self-Service
- The primary online portal used by students for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- tappi_s_caf
- Tappi's Café
- Tech Mall
- Building 70 at Grossmont College, housing the library, computer labs, and student support services.
- The I Building
- The Communication Arts building at Cuyamaca College, often referred to by its letter designation.
- The Village
- The Griffin Village area at Grossmont College, a central hub for student life and services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 14 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.