Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026 - 12-Week Term
- Summer Session 2026 - 2nd 8-Week Term
- Summer Session 2026 - 3rd 4-Week Term
- Summer Session 2026 - Third Four-Week Term
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027 - First 4-Week Term
- Summer Session 2027 - First 8-Week Term
- Summer Session 2027 - 12-Week Term
- Summer Session 2027
- Summer Session 2027 - Second 4-Week Term
- Summer Session 2027 - Second 8-Week Term
- Summer Session 2027 - Third 4-Week TermSummer Session 2027 - Third Four-Week Term
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Session 2028 - First 4-Week Term
- Summer Session 2028 - First 8-Week Term
- Summer Session 2028 - 12-Week Term
- Summer Session 2028
- Summer Session 2028 - Second 4-Week Term
- Summer Session 2028 - Second 8-Week Term
- Summer Session 2028 - Third 4-Week Term
Campus language
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Showing 52 of 52 terms
A
- Aggie
- A reference to the school's original name (Colorado Agricultural College) and its agricultural heritage.
- Aggie
- Aggie Village, a student apartment complex located on the edge of campus.
- Aggie Pride
- A phrase used to express school spirit, referencing CSU's history as the Colorado Agricultural College.
- Aggie Village
- A modern on-campus apartment complex located on the south side of campus.
- Aggies
- A reference to CSU's original name (Colorado Agricultural College), still used in traditions.
- Allison
- Allison Dining Center, known for its specialized dietary options.
- ALVS
- Adult Learner and Veteran Services, a support office for non-traditional students.
- ASCSU
- Associated Students of Colorado State University, the student government body.
- AV
- Academic Village, a residential community on the south side of campus.
B
- Braiden
- Braiden Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus and the stadium.
- Braiden
- The dining center located within Braiden Hall.
- Braiden Dining
- The dining center located within Braiden Hall, known for its grill and deli.
C
- CAM
- The name of the live Rambouillet ram mascot (stands for Colorado Agricultural Mechanical).
- Corbett
- Corbett Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall.
- CSU PD
- The Colorado State University Police Department, the primary law enforcement on campus.
- CSUPD
- Colorado State University Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
D
- Durrell
- Durrell Dining Center, serving the northwest side of campus.
F
- Flex
- Flex meals or credits used at campus markets and express dining locations.
- Flex Place
- A meal plan feature allowing students to use meal swipes at specific retail food locations on campus.
- FoCo
- Common shorthand for the city of Fort Collins.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life.
I
- I'm a Ram
- The standard phrase used by students and alumni to express school identity.
M
- Meal Swipes
- The standard currency for entry into residential dining halls.
O
- Orange Out
- A tradition where students wear orange to honor the school's original colors.
P
- Parmelee
- Parmelee Hall, a residence hall often paired with Corbett.
R
- Ram Pride
- The general term for school spirit and adherence to campus values.
- Ram's Horn
- The dining center located within the Academic Village complex.
- RamCash
- A declining balance account on the student ID used for food and services on campus.
- RAMEvents
- The student-run board that plans major campus concerts and activities.
- Rams Helping Rams
- A common campus phrase referring to the culture of mutual support and safety.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living on campus.
S
- SDPS
- Student Diversity Programs and Services, a cluster of identity-based offices.
- Skeller
- The Ramskeller Pub & Grub, a popular social spot located in the LSC basement.
- Sko Rams
- A shortened version of 'Let's go Rams,' used as a common cheer.
- SLCE
- Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement office.
- SLiCE
- Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement; the office that handles clubs and volunteering.
- Spoons
- A popular soup and salad station located in the Lory Student Center food court.
- Stalwart
- A term from the CSU fight song used to describe the school's loyal spirit.
- Summit
- Summit Hall, a suite-style residence hall located on the north side of campus.
- Sweet Sinsations
- A popular coffee and dessert shop located inside the Lory Student Center.
T
- The A
- The large white letter 'A' on the hillside west of campus, a landmark representing the school's history as the Aggies.
- The Foundry
- The main dining center located between Corbett and Parmelee Halls.
- The Horn
- Student shorthand for the Ram's Horn dining center.
- The Horn
- Common student shorthand for the Ram's Horn dining center.
- The LSC
- The food court and various dining options located inside the Lory Student Center.
- The Oval
- The historic, tree-lined heart of the original campus area.
- The Plaza
- The concrete gathering space between the LSC and Morgan Library, often used for tabling and protests.
- The Quads
- Refers to the residential area and courtyards shared by Corbett and Parmelee Halls.
- The Spoke
- A dining facility located within the Academic Village (AV) complex.
- The Stump
- A specific landmark in the Oval used for student gatherings and traditions.
- The Towers
- Collective name for Westfall and Durward Halls, the two tallest residential buildings on campus.
W
- Westfall
- Westfall Hall, one of the high-rise residence halls on the west side of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Around the Horn
- A free shuttle bus that loops around the campus for students and staff.
- Canvas
- Canvas Stadium, the on-campus football stadium (not to be confused with the online learning portal).
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- Clark
- The Andrew G. Clark Building, a major academic building known for its complex layout.
- CSU Write
- A common reference to the university's writing center and support services.
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- Lory Student Center Food Venues
- LSC
- Lory Student Center; the main hub for student life, food, and the bookstore.
- MAX
- The bus rapid transit system running north and south through Fort Collins and campus.
- Moby
- Moby Arena, the primary venue for basketball and volleyball games.
- Morgan
- Morgan Library, the main campus library.
- ram_s_horn_dining_center
- Ram's Horn Dining Center
- RamCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, dining, and library services.
- RamCash
- A declining balance account on the RamCard used for laundry, printing, and campus vending.
- RAMweb
- The primary online portal for registration, grades, and financial information.
- SafeWalk
- A campus security service that provides escorts for students walking at night.
- The LSC
- Lory Student Center, the central hub for student activities and services.
- The Oval
- The historic, tree-lined central area of the original campus.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, featuring gyms, pools, and climbing walls.
- The UCA
- University Center for the Arts; located off the main campus in the old Fort Collins High School building.
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- The Foundry
- TILT
- The Institute for Learning and Teaching, located in the historic Mary Rice Hall.
- Transfort
- The city bus system, which is free for students with a valid RamCard.
- U-Pass
- The transit pass integrated into the RamCard that allows students to use city-wide bus services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 52 approved campus terms and 23 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.