Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Second Session
- Fall 2026Fall 2026 VTSU Online Full SemesterRelevant now
- Fall 2026 VTSU Online 7A Session
- Fall 2026 VTSU Online 7B Session
- Winter Session 2027
- Spring 2027Spring 2027 VTSU Online Full Semester
- Spring 2027 VTSU Online 7A Session
- Spring 2027 VTSU Online 7B Session
- Summer 2027 VTSU Online Session
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
A
- Adams
- Adams Hall, a traditional residence hall.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events and entertainment.
- Coffee Cottage
- The on-campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products and snacks.
E
- Ellis
- Ellis Hall, a traditional residence hall.
F
- Fireside
- Fireside Café, a retail dining location in the Campus Center offering grill items and grab-and-go options.
H
- Haskell
- Haskell Hall, a traditional residence hall.
- Huden
- Huden Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
M
- Morrill
- Morrill Hall, a traditional residence hall.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the governing body for student interests and club funding.
- SOS
- Student Orientation Staff, student leaders who assist new students during orientation and transition.
T
- The Castleton Way
- A term used to describe the university's culture of community, service, and respect.
- The Green
- The central lawn area in the middle of campus used for socializing and outdoor events.
- The Hoff
- Hoff Hall, the newest suite-style residence hall on campus.
- The Pavilion
- The outdoor covered structure near the athletic fields often used for gatherings.
- The Spartan
- The award-winning student-run newspaper of the university.
W
- Wheeler
- Wheeler Hall, a traditional residence hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System used by faculty to post course materials and grades.
- fireside_caf
- Fireside Café
- huden_dining_hall
- Huden Dining Hall
- Leavenworth
- Leavenworth Hall, a primary academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Spartan Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Stafford
- Stafford Academic Center, home to science labs and nursing facilities.
- The Bus
- The Marble Valley Regional Transit District (MVRTD) shuttle that provides transportation around Castleton and to Rutland.
- The FAC
- The Fine Arts Center, which houses the Casella Theater and art studios.
- The Glen
- Glenbrook Gymnasium, the main athletic facility and home to the fitness center.
- The Portal
- The internal web gateway for students to access registration, financial aid, and official records.
- Woodruff
- Woodruff Hall, the main administrative building which also contains classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.