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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details 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.
2 entries Aug 17 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → May 21, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
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Ash Street The primary on-campus residence halls located on Ash Street, housing both student-athletes and TIL students.
ASO Associated Student Organization; the student government body that represents student interests and oversees clubs. C
Cougar Cafe The main campus cafeteria providing meal services to students, staff, and the public.
Cougars The official mascot and collective term for Taft College students and athletic teams. N
NSLS National Society of Leadership and Success; a leadership honor society active on campus. P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for community college students with a chapter at Taft. T
The Quad The central outdoor courtyard area where student events and social gatherings typically occur.
TIL Transition to Independent Living; a highly regarded post-secondary program for students with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Canvas The learning management system (LMS) used for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, and online learning.
CDC Child Development Center; the on-campus facility for early childhood education and childcare.
Cougar Card The official student ID card required for library access, printing, and meal plans.
cougar_caf Cougar Café
ETI Energy Technology Institute; a specialized facility for technical training in the energy sector.
G-Building The Gymnasium building, used for athletic events and physical education classes.
Late Start Short-term classes that begin mid-semester, typically running for 8 weeks instead of the full 16.
MyTC The central online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
T-Buildings Temporary modular buildings used for various classrooms and faculty offices across campus. 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? 8 approved campus terms and 9 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 Taft College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Taft College
Taft College 11th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony Set for November 15 The college will host its annual Champagne Reception and Awards Ceremony to celebrate Hall of Fame inductees.
Nov 15, 2026
Read More Basic Needs Department Hosts Annual Holiday Food Box Giveaway Eligible students can register for food boxes filled with meal essentials to ease food insecurity during the holiday break.
Nov 5, 2026
Read More Fall 2026 Textbook Distribution Underway Textbook distribution for the Fall 2026 semester began in August at the Taft College Bookstore.
Jul 9, 2026
Read More Campus Safety provides an Emergency Alert Portal and the Taft College SAFE mobile app for real-time alerts. Campus Safety provides an Emergency Alert Portal and the Taft College SAFE mobile app for real-time alerts.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Taft College
TC Youth Softball Clinic November 7, 2026
A skills clinic for young athletes in the community to learn teamwork and softball fundamentals.
Women's Basketball at Cabrillo November 7, 2026
Taft College Cougars Women's Basketball away game.
Women's Golf Northern California Regional Championships November 8, 2026
Multi-day championship event for the Women's Golf team.
Hall of Fame Champagne Reception and Awards Ceremony November 15, 2026
The 11th annual ceremony honoring Taft College athletic achievements.
Holiday Food Box Giveaway November 16, 2026
Annual giveaway supporting students with pantry staples and meal essentials for the holiday break.
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