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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Concord University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
15
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Second Summer Term 2026
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now

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Campus language

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15 terms

A

ALEF
Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation, which provides scholarships and leadership training.

C

CATSA
Concord Athletic Training Student Association, a professional organization for students in the athletic training program.

F

Flex
Flex Dollars, a tax-free declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at campus dining locations.
Food Court
The retail dining area in the Beasley Student Center featuring options like Subway and Starbucks.

L

Libby
The Elizabeth 'Libby' Alvis Dining Hall, the main cafeteria located in the Student Center.

M

Mountain Lions
The collective name for Concord University students and its NCAA Division II athletic teams.

P

PATCH
Pre-professional Association Towards Careers in Health, an organization for students pursuing medical or health-related fields.

S

Sarvay
Sarvay Residence Hall, one of the primary housing facilities on campus.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.

T

The Campus Beautiful
The official and student-adopted nickname for the picturesque 125-acre Athens campus.
The Concordian
The university's student-run newspaper, serving as a primary source for campus news since 1920.
The Valley
A central outdoor area on campus used for student events like 'Rock the Valley' and winter sledding.
Towers
The North and South Towers residence halls, which house the majority of on-campus students.

W

Wilson
Wilson Hall, a residence hall traditionally used for upper-class students.
Wooddell
Wooddell Hall, a residence hall located near Wilson Hall.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
BankMobile ID
The official student ID card, which also functions as a refund management and campus access tool.
BAT Bus
Bluefield Area Transit, a bus service that Concord students can ride for free by showing their student ID.
Beasley
The Jerry L. Beasley Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
Blue Book
A small, blank notebook required for many written exams, purchasable at the Campus Store.
Carter Center
The Leslie R. and Ruby Webb Carter Athletic facility, housing gyms and athletic offices.
CRN
Course Reference Number; the specific five-digit code used to identify and register for individual class sections.
Degree Works
The online academic planning tool used by students and advisors to track progress toward graduation.
foodlab
Foodlab
libby_alvis_dining_hall
Libby Alvis Dining Hall
Marsh Hall
The main administrative building on campus, recognizable by its 48-bell carillon tower.
Old Main
The historical name for Marsh Hall, still frequently used to refer to the university's original central building.
Rahall
The Nick Rahall Technology Center, which houses business programs and the campus police.
subway
Subway
University Point
A complex containing the campus chapel, museum, and event spaces.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 14 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.

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SGA Student Senate

The legislative branch of the SGA, where delegates and organizational representatives vote on student issues. Meetings are open to all students.

Source: concord.edu · Verified 26 days ago

Bonner Scholars Program

Provides a scholarship to students in exchange for a weekly commitment to intensive and meaningful service with a local community organization over four years.

Regular commitment

Source: concord.edu · Verified 26 days ago

Alpha Sigma Alpha

A national sorority focused on developing women of poise and purpose.

Source: public campus page · Verified 26 days ago

Delta Zeta

A national sorority founded on the principles of friendship, scholarship, and service.

Source: public campus page · Verified 26 days ago

Sigma Sigma Sigma

A national sorority that provides a perpetual bond of friendship, develops strong womanly character, and inspires high standards of conduct.

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Student Activities Committee (SAC)

A group of students and staff that works to bring great programming to Concord, including comedians, speakers, musicians, and game shows.

Open to all

Source: concord.edu · Verified 26 days ago

Hopper-Turing Society

Provides support to students majoring in technical fields, including offering programming workshops, social and learning events, and inspiring networking.

Open to all

Source: hts.neocities.org · Verified 26 days ago

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Mountain Lion Launch

Concord University's official freshman orientation program, designed to help new students successfully transition into college life at the start of the fall semester.

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Organization Fair

An event at the beginning of the semester where students can learn about and join student organizations, Greek Life, and other campus departments.

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Source: concord.edu · Verified 26 days ago

Campus rituals

Homecoming Bonfire

A traditional bonfire and celebration held in the Valley following the annual Homecoming Parade.

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Source: concord.edu · Verified 26 days ago

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Life in Athens for Concord University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Athens.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$750

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

2,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

20

Public Transit

Limited regional demand-response and county transit services

Nearest Airports

Mercer County Airport (regional, near Bluefield), Raleigh County Memorial Airport (regional, Beckley)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

50.5°F

Avg Snowfall

30 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 7

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Adjacent to the baseball/soccer field.

Lot 9

surface_lot • Rarely filled

Behind Wooddell Hall.

Lot 20

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Just past the main entrance off Witherspoon Drive.

Lot 17

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Reserved for Visitors only.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Concord University

Men's Soccer vs Roanoke (Exhibition)

August 21, 2026

Callaghan Stadium

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Concord University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Damaris O. Wilson Residence Hall

Capacity: 210

Room types: not specified

Mill Street

Capacity: 22

Room types: suite

North Tower

Capacity: 330

Room types: not specified

Sarvay Hall

Room types: not specified

South Tower

Capacity: 330

Room types: not specified

Wilson Hall

Capacity: 210

Room types: not specified

Woodell Hall (The Woo)

Room types: not specified

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@concordu.edu

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