Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Twelve-week SessionSummer Session 2026Summer Session 2026 - Twelve-week Classes
- Summer 2026 Eight-week SessionSummer Session 2026 - Eight-week Classes
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027 Twelve-week Session
- Summer 2027 Eight-week Session
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- Auntie Anne's
- The on-campus franchise location providing snacks and quick meals, often used as a meeting spot.
B
- Blazers
- The common shorthand for Trailblazers, the college's mascot and student identity.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student group that plans social events and campus entertainment.
L
- L&C
- The standard shorthand for Lewis and Clark Community College.
N
- N.O. Nelson
- The shorthand name for the college's satellite campus located in Edwardsville.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
R
- Reid Cafe
- The main dining facility located within the Reid Memorial Library building.
- River's Edge
- The main campus cafeteria located in the lower level of Reid Memorial Hall.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- TC
- Trailblazer Commons, the primary student apartment complex located adjacent to the Godfrey campus.
- The Bridge
- The student-run news publication, also used to refer to the physical skywalk connecting campus buildings.
- The Commons
- Trailblazer Commons, the primary apartment-style student housing complex located adjacent to the Godfrey campus.
- The Commons
- The dining and lounge area located in the McPike Complex.
- The Grove
- Refers to the wooded areas and outdoor spaces surrounding the Godfrey campus.
- Trailblazers
- The official mascot and collective term for the student body.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services program providing resources for first-generation and income-eligible students.
W
- WLCA
- The campus radio station (89.9 FM), known as 'The Big Z' or '89.9 WLCA'.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course content and grade tracking.
- BlazerNet
- The primary student portal used to access college email, schedules, and announcements.
- Erickson
- Erickson Hall, the main athletic facility and gymnasium.
- Haskell
- Haskell Hall, which houses the Student Center and various student services.
- Hatheway
- Hatheway Cultural Center, which contains the theater, gallery, and the campus swimming pool.
- L&C Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety.
- Main Complex
- The historic interconnected buildings of the Godfrey campus, originally part of Monticello College.
- McPike
- The McPike Adult Education Center, used for GED and ESL programs.
- Nelson
- Shorthand for the N.O. Nelson satellite campus located in Edwardsville, Illinois.
- Olin
- The Olin Science Building, where most laboratory and science lectures are held.
- Reid
- Reid Memorial Hall, the historic main building housing administration and many classrooms.
- Self-Service
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- The Bridge
- The student-run newspaper and media outlet covering campus news.
- The Mill
- A common reference to the N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville, housed in a historic restored factory.
- Trailblazer Card
- The official student ID card used for library access, printing, and identification.
- Trimpe
- Trimpe Advanced Technology Center, housing technical programs and computer labs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 16 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.