Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Winter 2027 IntersessionWinter Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- ASG
- Associated Student Government, the primary student representative body.
D
- Don Express
- The main campus cafeteria and convenience store located in the Johnson Student Center.
- Dons
- The official nickname and mascot for Santa Ana College students and athletic teams.
- DSPS
- Disabled Student Programs and Services, providing accommodations and support.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing social or economic barriers.
I
- ICC
- Inter-Club Council, the coordinating body for all student campus clubs.
M
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program for STEM students.
T
- The Cafe
- Common shorthand for the Don Express dining area.
- The Fountain
- A popular landmark and meeting spot located near the administration and library buildings.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area where events and student gatherings typically occur.
- The Village
- The official on-campus student housing complex at Santa Ana College.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online course materials and assignments.
- Cesar Chavez Building
- The 'A' building, housing administrative offices and student services.
- don_express
- Don Express
- Dunlap Hall
- The 'D' building, a central academic hub housing many classrooms and faculty offices.
- Ed Plan
- An Educational Plan created with a counselor, required for priority registration.
- JSC
- The Johnson Student Center, the main hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester, typically lasting 8 weeks instead of the full 16.
- Nealley Library
- The 'L' building, the main campus library and study space.
- OCTA Pass
- The discounted bus pass program for students provided through the Orange County Transportation Authority.
- Phillips Hall
- The 'P' building, primarily used for performing arts and theater productions.
- santa_ana_college_caf
- Santa Ana College Café
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 12 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.