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On this page Student guide City life Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Seven Week One Term (7W1) runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
10 entries Jul 8 → Aug 6, 2026
Summer Term 2026
Aug 31 → Oct 19, 2026
Fall 2026 Seven Week One Term (7W1) Relevant now
Aug 31 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Term
Oct 21 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Seven Week Two Term (7W2)
Jan 18 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 Seven Week One Term (7W1)
Jan 18 → May 14, 2027
Spring 2027 Full Term
Mar 15 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Seven Week Two Term (7W2)
May 27 → Jul 1, 2027
Summer 2027 First Five-Week Term (5W1)
May 27 → Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Full Ten-Week Term (10W)
Jul 6 → Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Second Five-Week Term (5W2)
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P S T W P
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SVA Student Veterans Association, a group supporting military-affiliated students. T
The Den The Wolf's Den, the primary on-campus snack bar and grill located in the ISC building.
The Highlands Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the college or the local region. W
Wolves The official mascot and collective name for the VHCC student body. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
ADM The Administration Building, housing the business office and executive suites.
Canvas The learning management system used for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.
ISC Instructional Services Center, containing the Wolf's Den and various classrooms.
LRC Learning Resources Center, housing the library and testing center.
MEC Medical Education Center, the hub for nursing and health-related courses.
MyVHCC The central online portal for student registration, financial aid, and grades.
OTC Occupational-Technical Center, used for technical and vocational programs.
phil_station_food_depot Phil Station Food Depot
VCCS The Virginia Community College System, the state-level organization VHCC belongs to.
Wolf Card The official student ID card required for library services and campus identification.
wolf_grounds_coffee_shop Wolf Grounds Coffee Shop Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Seven Week One Term (7W1) runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 6 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 Virginia Highlands Community College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Virginia Highlands Community College
Summer 2026 Academic Honors List Announced Virginia Highlands Community College recognizes full-time students for their academic achievements during the Summer 2026 semester.
Aug 24, 2026
Read More VHCC Precision Machining Team Wins Bronze in National Competition The student team won a Bronze Medal in the 2026 Student Design and Machining Competition.
Jun 10, 2026
Read More Learning Resource Center Renamed to Bill Gatton Center The flagship building was renamed in honor of Bill Gatton following a $2 million donation.
May 21, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Virginia Highlands Community College
New Haruspications by Eric Drummond Smith Exhibition Opens August 31, 2026
Opening of the New Haruspications exhibition by Eric Drummond Smith as part of the Fall 2026 Arts Array series.
Back to the Pack Game Day September 3, 2026
Wolfpack Game Day featuring Wolfleball, croquet, soccer, football, basketball, and Mario Kart competitions in the Collins Student Center.
Labor Day - College Closed September 7, 2026
The college is closed in observance of Labor Day.
Dr. Finney's Top 10 Tips to Psych Yourself Up this Semester September 8, 2026
An Arts Array event featuring psychological tips for student success.
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