Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Quarter 2026
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- Summer Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 22 of 22 terms
A
- ASTCC
- Associated Students of Tacoma Community College, the student government body.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent student organization on campus.
- Building 11
- The main campus hub where the cafeteria and food services are located.
C
- ctcLink
- The centralized software portal used for registration, grades, and financial aid, frequently discussed by students.
M
- MECA
- Multi-Ethnic Cultural Affairs, a department providing support and programming for diverse student populations.
- MESA
- Math, Engineering, Science Achievement, a program supporting students in STEM fields.
O
- OSE
- Office of Student Engagement, the primary hub for student clubs and campus activities.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
T
- The 11
- Common student shorthand for the Building 11 Student Center.
- The 11 Cafe
- Informal reference to the coffee and snack bar located within the Student Center.
- The 7
- Common student shorthand for the Building 7 Library.
- The Bistro
- The central dining area and cafe located within the Building 11 Student Center.
- The Bridge
- The pedestrian skybridge over Mildred Street that connects the main campus to the transit center and parking.
- The Deli
- The sandwich and quick-serve station located inside the main dining area.
- The Food Court
- The main dining area located on the first floor of the Building 11 Student Center.
- The Perk
- The campus coffee shop and espresso bar located within the Student Center.
- The Titan
- The official student housing complex, 'The Titan Student Living,' located adjacent to the main campus.
- Titan
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any TCC student.
- Titan Bistro
- The student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program in Building 11.
- Titan Court
- The primary on-campus student housing complex located across from the main campus.
- Titans
- The official mascot and the collective name used to refer to TCC students.
V
- VRC
- Veteran's Resource Center; a dedicated space and support office for student veterans.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Building 11
- The Student Center, which serves as the campus hub for dining, the bookstore, and student life.
- Building 12
- The Opstad Auditorium, the primary venue for theater, music, and large-scale presentations.
- Building 20
- The Health Careers Center, which also houses the campus fitness center and gymnasium.
- Building 7
- The Library and Learning Resource Center, containing study spaces and tutoring services.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- ctcLink
- The statewide online portal used by students to register for classes, pay tuition, and view grades.
- grab_n_go
- Grab-n-Go
- ORCA
- The regional transit pass available to students at a discount for use on Pierce Transit and Sound Transit.
- ORCA Card
- The regional transit pass that TCC students can obtain at a discounted rate for bus and light rail travel.
- TCC Transit Center
- The major bus hub located on the edge of campus serving multiple regional routes.
- The Gallery
- The Art Gallery located in Building 4.
- The Gig
- Common shorthand for the TCC Gig Harbor campus location.
- The Portal
- The TCC login gateway used to access student email, Microsoft 365, and campus apps.
- Titan Alert
- The emergency notification system used for campus closures, late starts, and safety warnings.
- Titan Card
- The official student ID card required for printing, library services, and building access.
- Titan ID
- The official student identification card required for checking out library books and accessing the gym.
- titan_caf
- Titan Café
- titan_food_pantry
- Titan Food Pantry
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 18 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.