Henry Ford CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Dearborn, MI. Operating on a semester system.

Dearborn, MI
11K+ students
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Student guide · Fall 2026 1st 8-week Session

The semester, explained for Henry Ford 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 1st 8-week Session
Campus terms
6
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 1st 8-week Session runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Summer 2026 15-week Session
  2. Summer 2026 15-week SemesterSummer 2026 Semester
  3. Summer 2026 2nd 8-week Session
  4. Summer 2026 2nd 8-week Term
  5. Fall 2026 1st 8-week SessionRelevant now
  6. Fall 2026 Semester
  7. Fall 2026 12-week Session
  8. Fall 2026 2nd 8-week Session

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Campus language

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6 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.

F

Fifty-One O One
The student-run restaurant located in the Culinary Arts Center (Building M).

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Skylight Cafe
The main cafeteria and food court located in the Student Center (Building M).

T

The Ford
A common local shorthand used by students and community members to refer to Henry Ford College.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
ASCC
The Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Service & Conference Center (Building L).
culinary_wellness_cafe
Culinary Wellness Cafe
fifty_one_o_one_restaurant
Fifty-One O One Restaurant
Hawk ID
The official student identification card required for library services and campus events.
HawkMail
The official student email system used for all college communications.
HFC Online
The college's learning management system (Moodle) used for online and hybrid course materials.
LRC
The Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library (Building Library).
M-TEC
The Michigan Technical Education Center, an off-campus facility on Schaefer Road for workforce training.
Self-Service
The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial accounts.
skylight_caf
Skylight Café
SMART
The regional bus system (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) that provides transit to the campus.
T-Building
The Technology Building, housing industrial and technical programs (Building T).
Welcome Center
The central hub for student services including admissions, financial aid, and registration (Building WC).

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 1st 8-week Session runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 13 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Dearborn for Henry Ford College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Dearborn.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

94

Student Population

30,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

SMART regional bus service, Amtrak Wolverine service (nearby Detroit and Dearborn stations)

Nearest Airports

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

43 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 11

surface_lot • 108 spaces

Includes 103 staff spaces, 4 handicap spaces, and 1 guest space.

Lot 12

surface_lot • 119 spaces

Includes 98 staff spaces, 6 handicap spaces, and 15 guest spaces.

Campus News

Latest updates from Henry Ford College

HFC joins Open Door, providing basic needs support for students

HFC President David M. Knezek, Jr. announced a partnership with United Way for Southeastern Michigan to address student needs such as housing, childcare, and food insecurity.

Aug 2, 2026

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HFC Small Business and Entrepreneurship Hub Fall 2026 events

The Hub announced a series of free events for the Fall 2026 semester, including workshops on entrepreneurship and networking with local business leaders.

Aug 26, 2026

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HFC Alert! System broadcasts critical information in the event of a campus emergency or weather closure.

HFC Alert! System broadcasts critical information in the event of a campus emergency or weather closure.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Henry Ford College

Labor Day - College Closed

September 7, 2026

Campus-wide

The college will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Wayne State Transfer Advisor on Campus

September 11, 2026

Welcome Center

A transfer advisor from Wayne State University will be on campus to meet with students from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? Workshop

September 14, 2026

Building E - Technology Building, Room E-146

A free workshop sponsored by the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is provided.

UM-Dearborn Transfer Advisor on Campus

September 14, 2026

Welcome Center

A transfer advisor from UM-Dearborn will be on campus to meet with students from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Welcome Back Days

September 15, 2026

Student Center (Building M)

Welcome Back Days for all students, featuring information and networking opportunities from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@henryfordcollege.edu

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