Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
- Summer Session III 2027
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- ACUB
- Alma College Union Board, the primary student-led organization responsible for campus events and programming.
- Alma A
- The stylized 'A' logo that serves as the primary symbol of the college's identity.
B
- Bruske
- Bruske Hall, a large residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
G
- Gelston
- Gelston Hall, a residence hall known for its central campus location.
H
- Ham
- A common student abbreviation for Hamilton Commons.
I
- ISO
- International Student Organization, a group supporting international students and global exchange.
J
- Joe's
- Joe's Place, a retail dining location in the Hogan Center offering grill items and snacks.
M
- MAC
- Multi-Cultural Association, an organization dedicated to promoting diversity and cultural awareness.
- Mitchell
- Mitchell Hall, a residence hall located near the athletic facilities.
N
- Newberry
- Newberry Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
S
- Scots
- The collective name for Alma College students, derived from the school's Scottish heritage and mascot.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
- Starbucks
- The 'We Proudly Serve' Starbucks location situated within the Andison Center/Library.
T
- The Almanian
- The official student-run newspaper of Alma College.
- The Commons
- Hamilton Commons, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- The Stone
- A large rock on campus that student groups frequently paint to advertise events or celebrate traditions.
W
- Wright
- Wright Hall, a residence hall on the north side of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alma Connect
- The online networking platform for students and alumni to connect for career mentoring.
- CSO
- The Center for Student Opportunity, which provides career services, internship help, and academic support.
- Dow
- The Dow Science Center, housing the natural science departments and labs.
- Dunning
- Dunning Memorial Chapel, used for campus worship services and special events.
- hamilton_commons
- Hamilton Commons
- Heritage
- The Heritage Center for the Performing Arts, the venue for music, theatre, and dance performances.
- Hogan
- The Hogan Center, the campus facility for athletics, recreation, and student life offices.
- loch_lomond_cafe
- Loch Lomond Cafe
- mac_s_grill
- Mac's Grill
- Moodle
- The learning management system used by faculty to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- qdoba_mexican_eats
- Qdoba Mexican Eats
- SAC
- Swanson Academic Center, the main hub for humanities and social science classrooms.
- Self-Service
- The online portal where students register for classes, view financial aid, and check final grades.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- Starfish
- An academic success platform used for scheduling advising appointments and receiving instructor feedback.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 15 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.