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.
- Fall I 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall II 2026
- Winter 2026
- Spring I 2027
- Spring 2027
- Spring II 2027
- May 2027
- May 2027
- Summer 2027Summer Full 2027
- May 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer II 2027
Campus language
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C
- CAB
- Coastal Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- CCP
- Coastal Carolina Pride, the university's LGBTQ+ student organization.
- Chants
- Short for Chanticleers, the university's unique mascot and the name used for students and athletic teams.
- Chauncey
- The name of the university's Chanticleer mascot.
- Chauncey's
- Chauncey's Choice, a dining location focused on healthy and allergen-friendly options.
- Cino
- The official university greeting (Coastal Is Number One) and shorthand for the Cino Grille.
- Cino
- Cino Grille, a food court-style dining area in the Lib Jackson Student Union featuring various retail brands.
E
- Eaglin
- Eaglin Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily for first-year students.
H
- Hicks
- Hicks Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
I
- Ingle
- Ingle Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily for first-year students.
O
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the department overseeing student organizations and campus involvement.
S
- S.T.A.R.
- Students Taking Active Roles, a student organization focused on community service and volunteerism.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
T
- Teal Nation
- The collective term for the CCU student body, alumni, and fan base.
- Teal Tuesday
- A weekly tradition where students and staff are encouraged to wear teal to show school spirit.
- The Cino
- Cino Grille, a popular food court style dining area located in the Lib Jackson Student Union.
- The Commons
- UP Commons, the dining hall located in the University Place housing complex.
- The Gardens
- University Gardens, an apartment-style housing complex located on the north side of campus.
- The POD
- P.O.D. Market (Provisions on Demand), a convenience store located in various spots on campus.
- The Quads
- The Quads, a suite-style residential area consisting of four buildings: Lowcountry, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Sandhills.
- The Woods
- University Woods, an apartment-style housing complex located near the athletic facilities.
U
- UP
- University Place, a large university-owned apartment complex located about a mile from the main campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- chauncey_s_choice
- Chauncey's Choice
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- CINO Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- CINO Cash
- A declining balance account linked to the CINO Card that can be used at various on-campus and off-campus vendors.
- Edwards
- The Edwards Humanities and Fine Arts building, home to the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
- hicks_dining_hall
- Hicks Dining Hall
- HTC
- The HTC Center, the university's primary arena for basketball, volleyball, and recreation.
- Kimbel
- Kimbel Library, the main academic library on campus.
- LiveSafe
- The mobile safety app used by the university for emergency alerts and reporting safety concerns.
- Moodle
- The learning management system used by faculty to post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students for course registration, financial aid, and viewing academic records.
- Teal Shuttle
- The campus transit system that provides transportation between the main campus and University Place.
- The Lib
- Kimbel Library, the primary academic research and study building on campus.
- up_cafe
- UP Cafe
- Wall
- The Wall College of Business building, housing business classrooms and faculty offices.
- Wheelwright
- Wheelwright Auditorium, the primary venue for performing arts and large university presentations.
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?
- 22 approved campus terms and 16 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.