Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026 - PA Summer BlockSummer Semester 2026 PA Summer Block
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- First 7-Week Courses Fall 2026
- Second 7-Week Courses Fall 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- First 7-Week Courses Spring 2027
- Second 7-Week Courses Spring 2027
- Summer Semester 2027 - Block ASummer Semester 2027 Block A
- Summer Semester 2027 - Block CSummer Semester 2027 Block C
- Summer Semester 2027 - PA Summer BlockSummer Semester 2027 PA Summer Block
- Summer Semester 2027 - Block DSummer Semester 2027 Block D
- Summer Semester 2027 - Block BSummer Semester 2027 Block B
Campus language
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Showing 33 of 33 terms
B
- BCM
- Baptist Collegiate Ministries, a prominent religious organization on campus.
- Bellhops
- Returning students who volunteer to help new students move into their residence halls.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a group focused on Black culture and student experiences.
C
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
D
- D-Hall
- The main campus dining hall located in the Krannert Student Center.
- Dana
- Dana Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
F
- Flex
- Dining dollars included with meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
- Flex Bucks
- Declining balance funds included with meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
H
- House of Dreams
- A historic cottage built for Martha Berry on Lavender Mountain, accessible via hiking trails.
K
- KCAB
- Krannert Center Activities Board, the primary student-led event planning organization.
L
- LifeWorks
- Berry's signature student work program where nearly all students hold on-campus jobs.
- LISTEN
- A student organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community on campus.
M
- Marrying Berry
- A term referring to the high frequency of students meeting and marrying their future spouses while at the college.
- Mary Halls
- East and West Mary, two historic all-female residence halls within the Ford Complex.
- Morton
- Morton Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
- Morton-Lemley
- A central residence hall complex often referred to by its hyphenated name.
- Mountain Campus
- The residential area located three miles from main campus, housing the WinShape program in Friendship and Pilgrim Halls.
- Mountain Day
- The college's biggest annual tradition, a fall festival featuring the Grand March and picnics.
P
- P.O.D.
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a convenience store located on campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SOLE
- Society of Outdoor Life & Experience, an organization for outdoor recreation and trips.
- SOW
- Student Officers for Wellness, a group focused on health and wellness education.
T
- The Berry Bubble
- The sense of isolation or self-containment felt on Berry's massive 27,000-acre campus.
- The Cottages
- Student housing located in various cottage-style buildings across campus.
- The Deer
- The ubiquitous and large population of deer that roam the campus freely.
- The Fords
- The Ford Complex, a group of Gothic-style residence halls including Clara and Mary Halls.
- The POD
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a convenience store in the Krannert Center.
- The Res
- The Reservoir, a popular spot for hiking, swimming, and outdoor recreation.
- The Townhouses
- Suite-style upperclassman residences located near the Cage Athletic Center.
U
- UNITY
- A student group focused on the experiences and support of women of color.
V
- Viking Cash
- Funds added to the Viking Card that can be used at various on-campus and participating off-campus locations.
- Viking Court
- The food court area in Krannert featuring retail options like Chick-fil-A and Subway.
- Viking Walk
- A pre-game tradition where the football team and band march to Valhalla stadium.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Campus Bus
- The shuttle system that transports students across the expansive campus acreage.
- CE
- Cultural Events; students must attend a specific number of these to fulfill graduation requirements.
- Evans
- Evans Hall, which houses various academic departments and administrative offices.
- Ford
- The Ford Complex, a set of historic English Gothic-style buildings housing classrooms and offices.
- Gate Pass
- A required permit or identification check for visitors entering the campus gates.
- Grocery Shuttle
- A bi-monthly shuttle service provided for students to visit local grocery stores in Rome.
- Hermann
- Hermann Hall, the main administrative building housing the Cashier's Office and Admissions.
- Krannert
- The Krannert Student Center, the hub for student life and dining.
- LifeWorks
- Berry's premier student work program that provides professional development and jobs to all students.
- McAllister
- McAllister Hall, the primary building for science classes and labs.
- The Cage
- The Cage Athletic Center, the main facility for sports, fitness, and recreation.
- The Gate
- The Gate of Opportunity, a historic campus landmark symbolizing Martha Berry's mission.
- The Krannert
- The Krannert Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the post office.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transit service that runs between the Main Campus and the Mountain Campus.
- The Viking Code
- The official student handbook containing campus policies and the code of conduct.
- Valhalla
- The stadium complex housing the football field and track.
- Viking Card
- The official multi-purpose identification card for students.
- Viking Connect
- The online platform used by students to join organizations and track campus events.
- Viking Trail
- A 3-mile paved path used by students for biking and walking between main and mountain campuses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 33 approved campus terms and 19 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.