Academic calendar
Automotive Diesel Industrial Start Dates - Miramar 2026 runs Jan 5, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 3-weeker
- A slang term used to describe a specific phase or the fast-paced nature of the three-week instructional blocks.
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- ADT
- Automotive/Diesel Technology; the combined core program commonly referenced by students in the heavy equipment track.
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- CHS
- Refers to the apartment complexes managed by Collegiate Housing Services, as the campus does not have traditional on-campus dormitories.
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- MSAT
- Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training; elective programs like Ford ASSET that students take after completing core modules.
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- Phase
- The student term for a single three-week course module; there are 15 phases in a standard automotive program.
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- The Breakroom
- The on-campus area equipped with vending machines and microwaves where students eat between lab sessions.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blended Learning
- The instructional model used at Miramar that combines online pre-lab work with in-person shop sessions.
- Clocking in
- The mandatory process of using a student ID to record attendance, required to meet the 90% attendance minimum.
- Miramar Campus
- The singular 100,000-square-foot facility located at 10695 SW 6th St where all classes and labs are held.
- Morning Shift
- The first instructional block of the day, typically running from 6:30 am to 12:45 pm.
- The 90% Rule
- The strict policy requiring students to attend at least 90% of their scheduled hours to pass a phase and maintain financial aid eligibility.
- The Shop
- The hands-on laboratory environment where students spend the practical half of their daily sessions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Automotive Diesel Industrial Start Dates - Miramar 2026 runs Jan 5, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 approved campus terms and 6 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.