Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
E
- EP
- Edward Potter Hall, a residence hall on campus.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
J
- Jackson
- Jackson Hall, a residence hall on campus.
- JP
- Justin Potter Hall, a residence hall on campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- South
- South Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
T
- The Bistro
- The campus coffee shop and cafe serving Starbucks products in the Mitchell Student Center.
- The Caf
- Phillips Dining Hall, the main campus buffet-style dining facility.
- The Dog House
- A quick-service grill and snack bar located in the Mitchell Student Center.
- The Green
- Another common term for the central lawn or open spaces on campus.
- The Phoenix
- The university mascot and the collective name for Cumberland students.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn area between Memorial Hall and Labry Hall used for student gatherings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CAMS
- The student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and financial aid.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where professors post assignments and course materials.
- coffee_kiosk_starbucks
- Coffee Kiosk (Starbucks)
- CU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Dallas Floyd
- Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena, the main athletic facility and gym.
- Labry
- Labry Hall, the building housing business, technology, and nursing classrooms.
- Memorial
- Memorial Hall, the historic main administration and classroom building.
- Mitchell
- The Mitchell Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- mondo_s_sub_shop
- Mondo's Sub Shop
- papa_john_s_pizza
- Papa John's Pizza
- phillips_dining_hall
- Phillips Dining Hall
- Phoenix Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- the_market
- The Market
- Vise
- Vise Library, the university's primary library and study space.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 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.