Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 10-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 5-Week SessionSummer Semester 2026 Second 5-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 5-Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 First 5-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 5-Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 Second 5-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring 2028 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028 8-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028 First 5-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028 10-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028 Second 5-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
L
- LEAP
- Learning Enhancement and Academic Progress, the campus tutoring and learning center.
M
- MyStarkState
- The central web portal students use to access email, grades, and course materials.
N
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body on campus.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association.
- SSC
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Stark State College.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a federally funded program providing academic and personal support.
- Stark State North
- The common name for the college's satellite campus located in downtown Akron.
- Stark Tech
- A legacy name for the college (formerly Stark Technical College) still used by locals and long-term residents.
T
- The Bistro
- The main cafeteria and dining area located within the Gateway Center.
- The Bridge
- The enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting the Stark State campus to the Kent State University at Stark campus.
- The Cafe
- The main cafeteria located in the M Building (Main Building) providing standard daily food service.
- The Connector
- The physical and academic pathway/partnership between Stark State and Kent State University at Stark.
- The Express
- The grab-and-go food and coffee station for quick snacks between classes.
- The Gateway
- Short for the Gateway Center, the primary hub for student resources.
- The Grille
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Student Center providing daily hot meals and grab-and-go items.
- The Pond
- The scenic water feature and outdoor seating area located between the M and S buildings.
- The Village
- The Village at Stark State, the primary off-campus but adjacent apartment complex where most residential students live.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- B Building
- The Business and Technologies Building, containing specialized labs and classrooms.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- C Building
- The Health and Sciences Building, containing labs and classrooms for medical and science majors.
- culinary_cafe_cafeteria
- Culinary Cafe (Cafeteria)
- G Building
- The Gateway Center, the primary hub for student services like admissions and financial aid.
- Late Start
- Refers to accelerated 8-week or 10-week courses that begin after the standard semester start date.
- M Building
- The Main Building on the North Canton campus, housing the library and computer labs.
- MAP
- My Academic Plan, the digital tool used by students and advisors to track degree progress.
- MySSC
- The central online portal used by students to access email, grades, and financial aid information.
- MyStarkState
- The central student portal used for accessing email, grades, and course registration.
- S Building
- The Science and Liberal Arts Building.
- S-Card
- The official student ID card required for campus services like printing and the library.
- SARTA
- The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority, the public bus system that provides transportation to and from campus.
- Silk
- The Silk Auditorium, a large lecture and event hall located in the Main Building.
- Silk Building
- The Health and Sciences Building, named after the Silk family.
- SSC ID
- The official student identification card required for library services and campus events.
- T Building
- The Technology and Learning Center.
- The Automotive Center
- The off-site specialized facility for automotive technology programs located on Dressler Road.
- The B Building
- The Business and Technologies Center.
- The Bridge
- The physical walkway and connection point between the Stark State and Kent State Stark campuses.
- The C Building
- The Health and Sciences Building.
- The G Building
- The Gateway Center, which houses student services and the Bistro.
- The Gateway
- The Student Services Center, acting as the main hub for admissions and financial aid.
- The Gateway
- The 'one-stop shop' service model where students handle all enrollment and registration tasks in one location.
- The Help Desk
- The IT support service located in the B Building for troubleshooting student account and tech issues.
- The Hub
- The centralized student services area within the Gateway Center for registration and financial aid.
- The Loop
- The designated walking and driving path connecting the various buildings on the North Canton campus.
- The M Building
- The Main Building, housing administrative offices and general classrooms.
- The Silk
- The Silk Building (Advanced Technology Center), used for specialized technical training and community events.
- The Store
- The common name for the official Stark State College Bookstore.
- The Well
- The Student Center and wellness area used for recreation and student gatherings.
- Workday
- The administrative software system used for managing student records, billing, and financial aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 32 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.