Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Session B runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session A
- Summer 2026 Session C
- Fall 2026 Session BRelevant now
- Fall 2026 B Session
- Fall 2026 Session I
- Fall 2026 Session A
- Fall 2026 Session C
- Fall 2026 C SessionFall 2026 Session J
- Spring 2027 Session B
- Spring 2027 B Session
- Spring 2027 Session I
- Spring 2027 Session A
- Spring 2027 Session C
- Spring 2027 Session J
- Spring 2027 C Session
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 May SessionSummer 2027 Session May
- Summer 2027 Session B
- Summer 2027 Session LBC
- Summer 2027 Session A
- Summer 2027 Session C
Campus language
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A
- ARC
- Accessibility Resource Center, the department providing academic accommodations and support.
- AZB
- Alpha Zeta Beta, the local chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa national honor fraternity.
B
- Bridge
- Short for the 'Bridge to Clemson' program, a specific academic track for students intending to transfer to Clemson University after one year.
- Bridge Block
- A specific meal plan designed for Bridge to Clemson students, offering a set number of swipes and Paw Points.
- Bridge student
- A student enrolled in the Bridge to Clemson program, living at Clemson but taking classes at TCTC.
- Bridger
- A student enrolled in the Bridge to Clemson program who typically lives in Clemson housing but attends classes at TCTC.
- Bridging
- The process of successfully completing the first year at TCTC and transferring to Clemson University.
C
- Campus Café
- The primary dining location on the Pendleton Campus, located in the Student Success Center.
H
- Highpointe
- Highpointe, a popular off-campus apartment complex for students attending Tri-County.
L
- Lightsey
- Lightsey Bridge I and II, secluded Clemson housing complexes frequently used by Bridge students.
- Lightsey Bridge
- The primary on-campus apartment complex at Clemson University where Bridge to Clemson students are required to live during their first year.
M
- MSA
- Minority Student Association, an organization promoting cultural activities and academic excellence.
P
- Paw Points
- Clemson-based declining balance currency used by Bridge students for dining and retail.
S
- SLC
- Student Leadership Council, the cohesive student-led organization supporting all TCTC clubs.
T
- T-Number
- The unique student identification number (starting with 'T') used for all official college records.
- TCTIA
- Tri-County Technical College International Association, open to students interested in global cultures.
- The Cafe
- The main dining facility, officially the Campus Café, located in the Student Success Center on the Pendleton campus.
- The Pier
- The Pier, a major student living complex serviced by the CATbus route to campus.
- Thornhill
- Thornhill Village, a Clemson University housing area where many Bridge to Clemson students reside.
- Tri-County
- The common shorthand name for Tri-County Technical College used by students and staff.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CATbus
- Clemson Area Transit, the free zero-fare bus system used by students to commute between Clemson and TCTC.
- Fulp
- Fulp Plaza, the central outdoor gathering space located near the Student Success Center.
- Fulp Hall
- An academic building on the Pendleton campus that houses various technical and science-related courses.
- Miller
- Miller Hall, a building on the Pendleton Campus that serves as a primary stop for the CATbus.
- MyTCTC
- The official student portal and mobile app used to access grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- Pendleton Route
- The specific CATbus route that connects Clemson University directly to the TCTC Pendleton Campus.
- Pickens
- Pickens Hall, an academic building on the Pendleton Campus used for classrooms and labs.
- Pickens Hall
- An academic building on the Pendleton campus primarily used for classrooms and computer labs.
- Ruby Hicks
- Ruby Hicks Hall, the main administrative building housing admissions, financial aid, and the registrar.
- SSC
- Student Success Center, a central hub on the Pendleton Campus containing the library, café, and tutoring.
- Starfish
- The online success network tool used for academic advising and connecting with success coaches.
- T#
- The unique student identification number, beginning with the letter T, required for all official college transactions and logins.
- TC Central
- The one-stop student services hub located on the first floor of Ruby Hicks Hall.
- TigerOne
- The identification card used by Bridge students to access Clemson-based services and housing.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Session B runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 14 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.