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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 First 5 Week runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
28 entries May 18 → Aug 7, 2026
Summer 2026 Full Term (Summer C)
Jun 29 → Aug 7, 2026
Summer 2026 Second 6 Week Session (Summer B) Summer B 2026
Aug 17 → Sep 18, 2026
Fall 2026 First 5 Week Fall 2026 First 5 Week Session Relevant now
Aug 17 → Oct 9, 2026
Fall 2026 First 8 Week Session
Aug 17 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term
Sep 7 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 12 Week Session
Sep 21 → Oct 23, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 5 Week Fall 2026 Second 5 Week Session
Oct 12 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 Second 8 Week Session
Oct 26 → Dec 1, 2026
Fall 2026 Third 5 Week Fall 2026 Third 5 Week Session
Jan 11 → Feb 12, 2027
Spring 2027 First 5 Week Session
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 First 8 Week Session
Jan 11 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 Full Term
Feb 1 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 12 Week Session
Feb 15 → Mar 26, 2027
Spring 2027 Second 5 Week Session
Mar 15 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027 Second 8 Week Session
Mar 29 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring 2027 Third 5 Week Session
May 17 → Jun 18, 2027
Summer 2027 First 5 Week Session
May 17 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer 2027 First 6 Week Session (Summer A) Summer 2027 Summer A
May 17 → Jul 9, 2027
Summer 2027 8 Week Session
May 17 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer 2027 Full Term (Summer C)
Jun 21 → Jul 23, 2027
Summer 2027 Second 5 Week Session
Jun 28 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer 2027 Second 6 Week Session (Summer B) Summer 2027 Summer B
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B L M N P S T B
BRAVE Building Relationships Among Veterans in Education, the student veterans organization at SCF. L
LWR Common shorthand for the Lakewood Ranch campus location. M
Manatees The official mascot and collective name for SCF's athletic teams. N
NSA Nursing Student Association, a professional development organization for students in the nursing program. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students. S
SGA Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population. T
The Galley The main cafeteria and dining area located in the Student Union (Building 27) at the Bradenton campus.
The Grill The primary dining facility located in the Student Union (Building 800) at the Venice campus.
The Swamp A nickname occasionally used for the Robert C. Wynn Field, the college's baseball facility. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
Building 1 The Library and Learning Commons at the Bradenton campus.
Building 27 The Student Union at the Bradenton campus, which houses student life offices and dining.
Building 800 The Student Union at the Venice campus.
Canvas The learning management system used for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, and online learning.
Flex Start Classes that begin at various points throughout the semester (e.g., 12-week or 8-week sessions) rather than the first week.
GID General Identification number; the unique student ID number starting with 'G' used for all administrative tasks.
library_and_learning_center_caf Library and Learning Center Café
MySCF The central online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
SCF ID The physical student identification card required for library checkouts and access to certain campus facilities.
student_union_caf Student Union Café
The Neel The Neel Performing Arts Center (Building 11), a major venue for concerts and college events. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 First 5 Week runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 9 approved campus terms and 11 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. Using DormWay at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota What the product handles for students.
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State College of Florida to Present Inferno: SCF Music Faculty on Fire Concert The SCF Music Program opens its Fall 2026 season with a faculty concert featuring solo pieces in brass, string, vocal, and jazz.
Sep 11, 2026
Read More State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota will host two 9/11 ceremonies on Sept. 11 SCF hosted memorial ceremonies at its Venice and Bradenton campuses to honor the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More State College of Florida Students Study History Abroad in France and Switzerland A group of 30 SCF students participated in a summer 2026 study-abroad trip exploring history and political science in Europe.
Aug 21, 2026
Read More SCF and New College Create Direct Path to High-Demand Degrees A new partnership guarantees admission for eligible SCF students to New College of Florida after completing their associate degree.
Mar 6, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
2026 SCF Manatees Softball – Home Game vs. Florida Gold September 12, 2026
Come cheer on the SCF Manatees as they take on Florida Gold.
2026 SCF Manatees Softball – Home Game vs. Florida Storm September 12, 2026
Home game for the SCF Manatees Softball team against Florida Storm.
Health Professions Expert Panel September 14, 2026
A panel featuring speakers from all five of SCF's Health Professions to answer student questions.
APA Workshop September 15, 2026
A hands-on workshop on the essentials of APA style and citing sources.
Inferno: SCF Music Faculty on Fire Concert September 17, 2026
The SCF Music Program opens its Fall 2026 season with faculty solo performances.
2026 SCF Manatees Volleyball – Home Game vs. South Florida State College September 22, 2026
Home volleyball game against South Florida State College.
SGA Student Forum September 22, 2026
Connect with the Student Government Association to share semester experiences and hear updates.
MLA Workshop September 23, 2026
Hands-on workshop covering the essentials of MLA style.
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