Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Second Summer Term 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 1st 8-Weeks
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-Weeks
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 2nd 8-Weeks
- First Summer Term 2027
- Second Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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A
- ASA
- Alpha Sigma Alpha, a prominent sorority on campus.
B
- Bryant
- Bryant Place, a suite-style residence hall often preferred by upperclassmen.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans events like concerts and bingo.
- Chilaca
- The popular Mexican-style quick-service station within the Falcon Center.
F
- Falcon Center
- The primary hub for student dining, including the dining hall and retail options.
- Falcons
- The collective name for Fairmont State students and athletic teams.
- Fighting Falcons
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
M
- MAS
- Multicultural Student Affairs, an office and student support group focused on diversity.
- Morrow
- Morrow Hall, one of the traditional residence halls on campus.
P
- Pence
- Pence Hall, a traditional-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
- Prichard
- Prichard Hall, a traditional residence hall located near the center of campus.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing the interests of students living on campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
- Soar
- The mandatory orientation program for new students (Student Orientation and Registration).
T
- The Bridge
- The internal web portal used by students to access grades, schedules, and financial info.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located on the third floor of the Falcon Center.
- The Dining Hall
- The main residential buffet-style dining facility located in the Falcon Center.
- The Falcon Center
- The primary hub for all campus dining, including the main hall and retail options.
- The Hill
- The physical Fairmont State campus, referring to its elevated location overlooking the city.
- The Market
- The on-campus convenience store for snacks and grab-and-go items.
- The Nest
- The food court area located on the second floor of the Falcon Center.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area between Hardway Hall and the library used for student gatherings.
- The Terrace
- University Terrace, the apartment-style residence hall on the edge of campus.
- TKE
- Tau Kappa Epsilon, a prominent fraternity on campus.
U
- UT
- University Terrace, the apartment-style student housing complex.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Colebank
- Colebank Hall, which houses the library, student success center, and financial aid.
- Commuter Lots
- Specific parking areas designated for students who do not live in on-campus housing.
- ET
- The Engineering Technology building, located on the lower side of campus.
- Falcon ID
- The official multi-purpose student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
- FSU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or closures.
- Hardway
- Hardway Hall, the historic administrative building housing the President's office and Admissions.
- HHH
- Hunt Haught Hall, the primary building for science, technology, and mathematics classes.
- Jaynes
- Jaynes Hall, primarily used for humanities and social science departments.
- LiveSafe
- The mobile safety app used by the campus police for emergency alerts and reporting.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- The Falcon Center
- The main student union containing the gym, dining, and bookstore.
- The One-Stop
- The centralized service desk in Turley Center for all financial aid, registrar, and billing needs.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transit service that moves students between parking lots and main buildings.
- The Tunnel
- The underground walkway connecting the Falcon Center and Colebank Hall, useful during winter weather.
- Turley
- Turley Student Services Center, the location for financial aid and registration.
- Wallman
- Wallman Hall, the building dedicated to fine arts, music, and communication.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 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.