San Diego City CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for San Diego City 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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
11
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Summer Session 2026Summer Session 2026 - Primary 8-Week Session
  2. Summer Session 2026 - Second 8-Week Session
  3. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  4. Intersession 2027
  5. Spring Semester 2027
  6. Summer Session 2027Summer Session 2027 - Primary 8-Week Session

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Campus language

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11 terms

A

ASG
Associated Student Government, the official representative body for students.

C

City
The common shorthand name used by students to refer to San Diego City College.
City Bistro
A student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program in the V Building.
City Coffee
The on-campus coffee shop located near the cafeteria.

D

DSPS
Disability Support Programs and Services, offering accommodations for students with disabilities.

E

EOPS
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing economic or educational barriers.

H

HUBU
Hermanos Unidos/Brothers United, a program focused on the success of men of color.

K

Knights
The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
Knights' Cafe
The main campus cafeteria located in the L Building.

M

MESA
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program for STEM students.

P

Puente
A national award-winning program that helps students transfer to four-year universities.

Places and practicalities

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

17 details
AH
Arts and Humanities Building.
BT
Business Technology Building.
cafe_beach_borough_deli
Cafe Beach & Borough Deli
Canvas
The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
CityReady
The mandatory orientation program for new students to prepare for their first semester.
Flex
Refers to 'Flex' days or hours, which are professional development periods where classes may not meet.
knight_coffee
Knight Coffee
knight_grill
Knight Grill
knight_market
Knight Market
LRC
Learning Resource Center, which houses the library and independent study areas.
MS
Math and Social Sciences Building.
ms_building_food_service
MS Building Food Service
MySDCCD
The online portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
P
Physical Education and fitness facilities.
Pronto
The mobile app used by students to access their MTS transit pass for buses and the trolley.
T
Technology Building, housing various vocational and technical labs.
V
Vocational Building, home to the Culinary Arts and Nursing programs.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 17 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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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Associated Students Government (ASG)

The official student government body that represents students, finances student programs, and advocates for student interests at City College.

Regular commitment

Inter-Club Council (ICC)

A representative body for all student clubs and organizations on campus, which helps clubs collaborate, provides guidance, and promotes campus involvement.

Source: sdcity.edu · Verified 29 days ago

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Active Minds

A student-led organization that aims to change the conversation about mental health on campus.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) - Zeta Chapter

A statewide community college academic honor society that promotes scholarship, character, and civic responsibility.

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

City College Cosmetology Club

A club for students in the cosmetology program to network, practice skills, and learn more about the beauty industry.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

Computer Science Club

A club for students interested in computer science, programming, and technology.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

Engineering Club

Provides a community for students studying engineering to collaborate on projects, network, and explore career paths.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

Psi Beta Psychology Club

The national honor society in psychology for community colleges. The club promotes professional development and psychological literacy.

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

Robotics Club

A club for students interested in designing, building, and programming robots.

Open to all

Source: public campus page · Verified 29 days ago

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Life in San Diego for San Diego City College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in San Diego.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,700

Cost of Living Index

160

Student Population

120,000

City Transportation

Walkability

51

Bikeability

53

Public Transit

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (bus), San Diego Trolley (light rail), COASTER commuter rail, SPRINTER light rail (metro area)

Nearest Airports

San Diego International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Semi-arid Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

V-Building Parking Structure (PS100)

garage

Student parking on levels 2, 5, and 6.

MS-Building Parking Structure (PS200)

garage

Student parking on levels 3, 5, and 7.

Garfield Parking Structure (Lot 3)

garage

Student parking on the top (3rd) level.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at San Diego City College

Student Services Resource Fair & Carnival Club Rush

August 31, 2026

AH/BT Quad

A resource fair and club rush event to welcome students and provide information about support services and student organizations.

City College Theater Event

August 31, 2026

Saville Theatre

A theater event hosted by the City College Theater department.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at San Diego City College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

City College Housing

Capacity: 797

Room types: studio, two-bedroom, four-bedroom, four-bedroom suite

City Village

Capacity: 787

Room types: apartment-style

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Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@sandiegocitycollege.edu

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