Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionFall 2026 First Session (8-Week Online Degree Programs)
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week SessionFall 2026 Second Session (8-Week Online Degree Programs)
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week SessionSpring 2027 First Session (8-Week Online Degree Programs)
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week SessionSpring 2027 Second Session (8-Week Online Degree Programs)
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bulldog Pride
- The collective spirit and loyalty shared by the AAMU student body and alumni.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events and concerts.
F
- Foster
- The Foster Complex, a primary residential hub for students.
H
- Hopkins
- Hopkins Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
L
- LRC Starbucks
- The Starbucks coffee shop located within the Learning Resources Center.
N
- Normal
- Refers to the campus location (Normal, Alabama) and the university's heritage as a 'Normal' school.
- Normal Hills
- The university-owned apartment complex located on the perimeter of campus.
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
O
- On the Hill
- A phrase used to describe being physically present on the AAMU campus.
P
- PAC
- Pre-Alumni Council, an organization focused on student-to-alumni transition and school spirit.
S
- Service is Sovereignty
- The official university motto, frequently cited in student speeches and official ceremonies.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- Stephens
- Stephens Hall, a residential facility housing undergraduate students.
T
- The Bulldog
- The Bulldog Food Court located in the Student Center, featuring various retail vendors.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within the Foster Complex.
- The POD
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market for quick snacks and convenience items.
- Thigpen
- Thigpen Hall, a prominent residence hall on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The online student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Bibb Graves
- The main administrative building housing the Office of the President and other executive functions.
- Bond
- Arthur J. Bond Hall, the primary building for the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences.
- Bulldog Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Bulldog Transit
- The campus shuttle system that provides transportation across the university grounds.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Elmore
- Elmore Gymnasium, the primary venue for basketball games and university assemblies.
- Louis Crews
- Louis Crews Stadium, the home field for the Bulldog football team.
- LRC
- The Learning Resources Center, which serves as the campus library and academic hub.
- mamie_labon_foster_dining_hall
- Mamie Labon Foster Dining Hall
- SSO
- Single Sign-On, the centralized login portal used to access email, Blackboard, and other student apps.
- The Hill
- The historic central area of campus, often used to refer to the university as a whole.
- wilson_dining_hall
- Wilson Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 13 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.