Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 4W2 Session
- Summer 2026 5W2 Session
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- ASAP
- Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, a program providing financial and academic support.
B
- BTECH
- Business Technology Early College High School, a high school located on the QCC campus.
C
- CSTEP
- Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program for students pursuing STEM or licensed fields.
S
- Science Cafe
- The primary dining area in the Science Building, often used for group study and meals.
- SEEK
- Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge, a program for students needing financial and academic assistance.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Starbucks
- The coffee kiosk located in the Kurt R. Schmeller Library building.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located on the lower level of the Science Building.
- The Hill
- The steep walk up from the bus stops on Springfield Blvd or 56th Ave to the main campus buildings.
- The Log
- The official student-run newspaper of Queensborough Community College.
- The Loggia
- The covered outdoor walkway and porch area of the Library building.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn area between the main academic buildings where students congregate.
- Tiger
- The campus mascot and the shorthand name for any student or athlete representing the college.
- Tiger Bites
- The official branding for campus dining services and the main food court area.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A
- Administration Building, housing the President's office and administrative services.
- CUNYfirst
- The online portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- H
- Humanities Building, where most English and liberal arts classes are held.
- L
- Kurt R. Schmeller Library, the main campus library and study hub.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin several weeks into the semester, offered in 7-week or 10-week sessions.
- M
- Medical Arts Building, containing health-related classrooms and labs.
- oakland_hilltop_kitchen
- Oakland Hilltop Kitchen
- q_cup_caf_starbucks
- Q Cup Café (Starbucks)
- Q27
- The primary MTA bus route that connects the campus to the Flushing-Main Street subway station.
- Q27/Q30
- The primary MTA bus routes that serve the campus entrance at Springfield Blvd.
- Q30
- The MTA bus route providing transit between the campus and Jamaica/St. Albans.
- QCC Connect
- The official mobile app for accessing class schedules, campus news, and digital ID.
- quad_barbecue
- Quad Barbecue
- RFK
- Robert F. Kennedy Gymnasium, the campus athletic and fitness center.
- S
- Science Building, the location of the main cafeteria and science laboratories.
- Starfish
- The student success platform used at QCC to schedule advising appointments and receive academic alerts.
- sushi_sips
- Sushi & Sips
- Tiger Press
- The campus printing system accessible via the TigerCard.
- tigerbites
- TigerBites
- TigerCard
- The official QCC ID card used for building access, library services, and printing.
- Z
- Kurtzman Hall, a building often used for student activities and meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 21 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.