Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Full Session runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First Short SessionFall Semester 2026 First Short Session
- Fall 2026 Full SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Second Short SessionFall Semester 2026 Second Short Session
- Spring 2027 First Short SessionSpring Semester 2027 First Short Session
- Spring 2027 Full Session
- Spring 2027 Second Short SessionSpring Semester 2027 Second Short Session
- Summer 2027 MaymesterSummer 2027 Maymester Reserved for Supervised Field ExperienceSummer Semester 2027 Maymester Reserved for Supervised Field Experience
- Summer 2027 Study AbroadSummer Semester 2027 Study Abroad
- Summer 2027 First Short SessionSummer Semester 2027 First Short Session
- Summer 2027 Full Session
- Summer 2027 Second Short SessionSummer Semester 2027 Second Short Session
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
- Summer 2028 Maymester Field ExperienceSummer Semester 2028 Maymester Field Experience
- Summer 2028 Study AbroadSummer Semester 2028 Study Abroad
- Summer 2028 Full Session
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Events Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus social events.
L
- Laker Hall
- The primary residence hall designated for first-year students.
- Laker Nation
- The collective term for the Clayton State community, including students, faculty, and alumni.
- Lakeside
- The Lakeside Dining Hall located within the Student Activity Center.
- Loch
- The name of the university's mascot, a blue Loch Ness Monster.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the historically Black Greek-letter organizations on campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
T
- The Swan
- A reference to the real swans that live on the campus lake, often considered a campus symbol.
- The UC
- Refers to the food court and dining options located inside the University Center, such as Chick-fil-A.
- The Village
- Laker Village, the university's apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A&S
- The Arts & Sciences building, where many core curriculum classes are held.
- bent_tree_market
- Bent Tree Market
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online platform where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Downs
- The Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education, often used for large meetings and specific academic programs.
- Laker Station
- The 'one-stop shop' for administrative needs including admissions, financial aid, and the registrar.
- LakerCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- lakeside_dining_hall
- Lakeside Dining Hall
- loch_s_hangout
- Loch's Hangout
- The Loch
- The internal student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial accounts.
- The SAC
- The Student Activity Center, which houses the fitness center, gym, and main dining hall.
- The UC
- The University Center, a central hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Full Session runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.