Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session C/G2
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- BCO Session A/G1 Fall 2026Fall 2026 A/G/G1 SessionFall 2026 Online Session A/G/G1
- BCO Session B Fall 2026Fall 2026 B SessionFall 2026 Online Session B
- BCO Session C/G2 Fall 2026Fall 2026 C/G2 SessionFall 2026 Online Session C/G2
- Winter Break 2026-2027
- Spring 2027
- BCO Session A/G1 Spring 2027Spring 2027 A/G/G1 SessionSpring 2027 Online Session A/G/G1
- BCO Session B Spring 2027Spring 2027 B SessionSpring 2027 Online Session B
- BCO Session C/G2 Spring 2027Spring 2027 C/G2 SessionSpring 2027 Online Session C/G2
- Summer 2027 Session A/G1Summer Session A/G1 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Overlap of Sessions
- Summer 2027 Session C/G2Summer Session C/G2 2027
Campus language
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Showing 35 of 35 terms
A
- ARC
- Academic Resource Center, providing tutoring and academic support services.
- Arnold
- Arnold Hall, a residence hall for women.
B
- BCR
- Bryan College Residential, used to distinguish on-campus schedules and programs.
- BSNA
- Bryan Student Nurses' Association, a professional organization for students in the School of Nursing.
C
- CARE Team
- A campus support group focused on student well-being and crisis intervention.
- Cathartic Scream
- A traditional student event held in the Grassy Bowl during finals week.
- Common Grounds
- The campus coffee shop located in Mercer Hall.
D
- DE
- Dual Enrollment, referring to high school students taking college courses.
F
- Flex Dollars
- Campus currency included in meal plans used for purchases at the Grill, Common Grounds, or for guest meals.
G
- Grassy Bowl
- A large outdoor lawn area used for recreation, events, and student gatherings.
H
- HPO
- Health Promotion Organization, a student club focused on health and wellness.
- Huston
- Huston Hall, a residence hall for women.
L
- Lion
- The standard term for a Bryan College student, derived from the campus mascot.
- Long
- Long Hall, a community-style residence hall for men.
M
- Mosaic
- The student-led publication and organization focused on creative arts and literature.
N
- Noah's Ark
- A nickname for Mercer Hall, referencing the local legend that it was built to the exact dimensions of the biblical ark.
O
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, responsible for campus activities and student support.
R
- Robinson
- Robinson Hall, a residence hall for women.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SORG
- Student Organization Resource Guide, the manual for managing campus clubs.
- Study Grind
- A secondary coffee and snack location in the Latimer Student Center.
T
- The Announcer
- The weekly campus publication used for official announcements and news.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located on the first floor of the Latimer Student Center.
- The Den
- The campus game room in Latimer; also used to refer to the nursing skills labs in Livesay.
- The Den
- Shorthand for the Lion's Den, a student hangout and game room area in the Latimer Student Center.
- The Grassy Bowl
- An outdoor field area near Rudd Auditorium used for bonfires, games, and student life activities.
- The Grill
- The Prideland Grill, a casual dining spot on the second floor of Latimer.
- The Hill
- The common nickname for the Bryan College campus, referring to its elevated location in Dayton.
- The Lion's Den
- A hangout space in the Latimer Student Center featuring pool tables and ping pong.
- The Overlook
- An outdoor hangout area featuring a kitchen, fire pit, and recreational space for students.
- The Townhouses
- The Townhouses at Bryan Commons, typically housing upperclassmen.
- The Triangle
- The name of the official student-run newspaper and media outlet.
- Townhouses
- The Townhouses at Bryan Commons, typically reserved for upperclassmen.
W
- Woodlee
- Woodlee-Ewing Hall, a suite-style residence hall for men.
- Woodlee-Ewing
- Woodlee-Ewing Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its hyphenated name.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BrightSpace
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
- Bryan ID
- The official student identification card used for building access and meal swipes.
- BryanNET
- The campus-wide network and email system provided to all students.
- common_grounds
- Common Grounds
- Continuous Service
- The dining hall policy of remaining open between traditional meal times for light snacks and drinks.
- dining_hall_vogel_dining_hall
- Dining Hall (Vogel Dining Hall)
- Flex Dollars
- Currency included in meal plans that can be used at the Grill or coffee shops.
- Hugs From Home
- A campus program that allows families to send care packages to students.
- Latimer
- The Latimer Student Center, the central hub for dining and student services.
- Lion 10-8 Association
- An association for alumni and supporters of the campus security and criminal justice programs.
- Livesay
- The Livesay Learning Center, which houses the campus library.
- Mailroom
- Located on the first floor of Mercer Hall (Room 104), where students pick up packages and mail.
- Mercer
- Mercer Hall, the primary academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- MyBryan
- The primary online student portal for registration, grades, and financial information.
- Premium Red
- A specific tier of parking permit that allows students to park in designated red-coded lots.
- prideland_grill
- Prideland Grill
- Rankin
- Rankin Center, a facility used for various campus services and offices.
- Rudd
- Rudd Auditorium, the venue for chapel services and performing arts events.
- Stophel
- The Stophel Welcome Center, housing admissions and executive offices.
- Summers
- Summers Gymnasium, the main facility for indoor athletics like basketball and volleyball.
- The Grassy Bowl
- An open field near Rudd Auditorium used for large outdoor student events.
- The Lion's Den
- The game room and lounge area located on the second floor of Latimer.
- The Octagon
- A newly reconstructed outdoor community space for student gatherings and events.
- The Triangle
- The grassy, central area of campus between Mercer and Latimer halls.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 24 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.