Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization at Shasta College.
D
- DSPS
- Disabled Students Programs and Services, offering accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
E
- EOPS
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, providing support for students facing economic or educational challenges.
K
- Knights
- The official mascot and collective name for Shasta College students and athletic teams.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with a local chapter.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located in the Student Center (800 Building) offering meals and snacks.
- The Commons
- The official on-campus housing complex at Shasta College.
- The Dorms
- General student reference to the on-campus residential housing area.
- The Hill
- Occasional reference to the elevated portions of the Redding campus layout.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area surrounded by the 100, 700, and 800 buildings used for events and socializing.
- The Student Center
- The primary dining and social hub located in Building 800.
- TRIO
- A federally funded student support services program for first-generation and low-income students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System used for online course materials and assignment submissions.
- Late Start
- Courses that begin after the traditional semester start date, often lasting 8 or 9 weeks.
- MyShasta
- The primary online portal for students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Parking Permit
- Required for all students parking on campus, obtainable through the Campus Police or online portal.
- RABA
- Redding Area Bus Authority, the public transit system providing bus service to the campus.
- starbucks_at_the_library
- Starbucks at the Library
- Tehama Campus
- The satellite campus located in Red Bluff.
- The 100
- The Administration building housing admissions, records, and business offices.
- The 2000
- The Health Sciences building, primarily used for nursing and medical programs.
- The 2300
- The building housing 'The Hub' and various student success services.
- The 700
- The Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC).
- The 800
- The Student Center, containing the cafeteria, bookstore, and student lounge.
- The Hub
- A physical and virtual center for student support services, including basic needs and student life.
- the_bistro
- The Bistro
- the_grill
- The Grill
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 15 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.