Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Accelerated Session I runs Aug 25, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Part of Term 1 (16 weeks)
- Summer Session 2026
- Summer 2026 Accelerated Session II
- Fall 2026 Accelerated Session IRelevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Accelerated Session II
- Winter 2026 SessionWinter Session 2026
- Spring 2027 Accelerated Session I
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Accelerated Session II
- Summer 2027 Accelerated Session I
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 Part of Term 1 (16 weeks)
- Summer 2027 Accelerated Session II
- Fall 2027 Accelerated Session I
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Accelerated Session II
Campus language
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- 1891
- The founding year of the university, frequently used in student chants and apparel.
A
- ASA
- African Student Association, a prominent cultural organization on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events and concerts.
D
- D-State
- A popular shorthand name for Delaware State University used by students and alumni.
- DASA
- Delaware African Student Association, a prominent cultural organization on campus.
- Del State
- The standard shorthand name used by students and alumni for the university.
E
- Evers
- Minnie Evers Hall, a residential building often referred to by the surname only.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency on the student ID used for on-campus retail dining.
H
- Hornet
- The official mascot of the university and the standard term for a DSU student.
- Hornet Nation
- The collective term for the DSU student body, alumni, and athletic fans.
- Hornet Pride
- The collective term for the school spirit and cultural values of the DSU community.
J
- Jenkins
- Jenkins Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
L
- Laws
- Laws Hall, a centrally located dormitory on the main campus.
M
- Medley
- Medley Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
- MEN
- Men of Excellence Network, a campus organization focused on the academic and professional success of male students.
- MLK
- The Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, frequently used to refer to the food court and dining options inside.
- MLK Food Court
- The retail dining area in the student center featuring various fast-food options.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
P
- Points
- Dining points associated with specific meal plans used at campus eateries.
- Probate
- A public unveiling ceremony for new members of a Greek-letter organization on The Yard.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
- Strolling
- A synchronized, rhythmic dance performed by members of NPHC Greek organizations.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center.
- The Commons
- The Living and Learning Commons, a modern residence hall often used for first-year students.
- The Courtyards
- University Courtyard, an apartment-style residence hall complex located on the edge of campus.
- The Den
- The Hornet's Den, a late-night dining and snack spot in the student center.
- The Hive
- A collective term for the DSU campus community or the student cheering section at sporting events.
- The Hub
- The central dining and social space within the MLK Student Center featuring retail food options.
- The Hump
- A specific area or event on the yard, often associated with 'Hump Day' social gatherings.
- The Plot
- The designated area on campus where NPHC Greek organizations have their monuments and markers.
- The Village
- University Village, a residential complex consisting of multiple apartment buildings.
- The Village
- The Village Café, a dining location serving the residential apartment area.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus area where social events, Greek life 'probates,' and student gatherings take place.
- Tubbman
- Harriet Tubman Hall, a prominent residential building on campus.
- Tubman
- Tubman Hall, one of the newer and more modern residence halls on campus.
U
- UC
- University Courtyard, an apartment-style housing complex located slightly off the main campus loop.
- UV
- University Village, an apartment-style residential complex typically for upperclassmen.
- UVA
- University Village Apartments, distinct from the standard UV suites.
V
- Village Caf
- The smaller dining facility located in the University Village complex.
- Village Cafe
- The secondary dining location situated within the University Village residential area.
W
- Warren-Franklin
- A combined reference to Warren Hall and Franklin Hall, which operate as a single residential community.
- WEN
- Women's Empowerment Network, a student organization focused on female leadership and support.
- WF
- Warren-Franklin Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bank of America
- The Bank of America Building, which houses the College of Business.
- Banner
- The Banner Self-Service portal used by students to register for classes, view grades, and manage financial aid.
- Banner Self-Service
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Blackboard
- The digital learning management system where students access course syllabi, assignments, and online discussions.
- BOA
- The Bank of America Building, which serves as the primary facility for the College of Business.
- Claiborne
- The Claiborne D. Smith Administration Building, where administrative offices and financial services are located.
- conrad_caf
- Conrad Café
- conrad_hall_cafeteria
- Conrad Hall Cafeteria
- D-Card
- The official university identification card required for meal plans, building entry, and library services.
- DART
- The Delaware Transit Corporation bus system, which provides transportation around Dover and to other parts of the state.
- dulany_hall
- Dulany Hall
- E&H
- The Education and Humanities Building, housing various academic departments and classrooms.
- EH
- The Education and Humanities Building, home to various academic departments and classrooms.
- ETV
- The Education and Humanities Building, commonly referred to by this shorthand due to its housing of the TV studio and media labs.
- Hornet Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Hornet Express
- The campus shuttle service that transports students around campus and to local shopping areas.
- Luna
- The Luna I. Mishoe Science Center, the primary building for science and research labs.
- Mishoe
- The Luna I. Mishoe Science Center, the primary facility for science and research.
- MLK
- The Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, the central hub for student activities and services.
- MyDESU
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- OneCard
- The official DSU student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus currency.
- Price
- Price Hall, the primary academic building for the College of Business.
- The OSC
- The Optical Science Center, a high-tech research building on the edge of campus.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus system that provides transportation between the main campus and satellite locations or local shopping.
- The Well
- The Wellness and Recreation Center, the campus facility for fitness, sports, and intramurals.
- The Wellness
- The Wellness and Recreation Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.
- village_caf
- Village Café
- village_cafe
- Village Cafe
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Accelerated Session I runs Aug 25, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 28 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.