Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- Andreas
- Andreas Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- Around the World
- A traditional annual social event where students visit different dorm halls for themed food and activities.
B
- Belz
- Belz Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- Blinking
- The act of going to The Blink for coffee, snacks, or late-night study sessions.
C
- C-Wing
- A specific residential wing within Carter Hall known for its distinct community identity.
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes major campus events and concerts.
- Carter
- Carter Hall, the central 'castle' building that houses women's dorms, the dining hall, and offices.
- Central
- Central Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus life.
F
- Founders
- Founders Hall, the largest men's residence hall on campus.
M
- Mac
- Shorthand for Maclellan Hall, the campus gym.
- Mac
- Maclellan Hall, a residence hall known for its central location and community traditions.
P
- P&R
- Common shorthand for the Philosophy and Religion department or its majors.
- P2P
- Peer to Peer, a student mentoring program designed to help freshmen transition to college life.
R
- Ring by Spring
- The cultural phenomenon or goal of being engaged by the spring semester of senior year.
- Rymer
- Rymer Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
S
- SC
- Student Council, the representative body for the student population.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the students.
- Sidewalking
- A term for couples walking together on campus paths, often associated with the school's dating culture.
- Student Senate
- The student government organization representing student interests to the administration.
T
- The Apartments
- Collective name for the Maclellan and Rymer residence halls.
- The Bagpipe
- The official student-run newspaper of Covenant College.
- The Blink
- The on-campus coffee shop and snack bar located in the Great Hall, serving as a social hub.
- The Bubble
- The 'Covenant Bubble,' referring to the isolated and tight-knit nature of the campus community.
- The Great Hall
- The main campus dining hall located in Carter Hall.
- The Highlands
- The on-campus apartment complex designated for upperclassmen students.
- The Mountain
- The common term for the college's physical location on Lookout Mountain.
- The Overlook
- A popular scenic viewpoint on campus that looks out over the valley.
- The Point
- Point Park, a nearby National Park site frequently visited by students for hiking and views.
- The View
- The scenic overlook area behind Carter Hall that offers a panoramic view of the valley.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The online student portal used for course registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.
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- Blink
- Brock
- Brock Hall, the facility for music, art, and performing arts.
- Communal Dining
- The practice of the student body eating together at specific times in the Great Hall.
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- Craig M. Lyon Great Hall
- Kresge
- Kresge Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- Maclellan
- Maclellan Hall, the campus gymnasium and athletic facility.
- Mailroom
- The central mail distribution center located on the ground floor of Carter Hall.
- Mills
- Mills Hall, the primary academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Sanderson
- Sanderson Hall, the building dedicated to science, mathematics, and nursing.
- ScotCard
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- The Bag
- Shorthand for The Bagpipe, the official student-run newspaper of Covenant College.
- The Castle
- Carter Hall, the iconic historic building that houses administration and student housing.
- The Chapel
- The Dora Maclellan Brown Memorial Chapel, used for tri-weekly mandatory chapel services.
- The Mailroom
- The central distribution point for student mail and packages, located in the basement of Carter Hall.
- The Shuttle
- The college-operated transportation service that runs between the campus and downtown Chattanooga.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 29 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.