Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Graduate Fall Session I 2026 - 8 WeekGraduate Fall Session I 2026 (8-Weeks)
- Undergraduate Fall Session II 2026Undergraduate Fall Session II 2026 (8-Weeks)
- Graduate Fall Session II 2026 - 8 WeekGraduate Fall Session II 2026 (8-Weeks)
- Winter Session 2026
- Winter 2026
- Undergraduate Spring Session III 2027 - 8 WeekUndergraduate Spring Session III 2027 (8-Weeks)
- Graduate Spring Session III 2027 (16-Weeks)
- Spring 2027
- Spring Session IV 2027 (8-Weeks)
- Summer Session 2027 Undergraduate 8-Weeks
- Summer 2027 Pharmacy & Nursing 10-Week SessionSummer 2027 Pharmacy and Nursing 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 Main Campus 6-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Graduate Session - CounselingSummer 2027 Graduate Counseling 8-Week Session
- Summer Session 2027 1st 4-Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 Graduate 8-Weeks
- Summer Session 2027 Graduate 10-Weeks
- Summer 2027 Pre-CollegeSummer Pre-College 2027
- Summer Session 2027 2nd 4-Weeks
Campus language
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- 100 Days
- A celebratory period and series of events for graduating seniors starting 100 days before commencement.
- 12-2
- The weekly social tradition on Fridays where students gather at the Student Center for music and socializing.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning social events and concerts.
- Chick-fil-A
- The popular retail dining franchise located on the first floor of the Student Center.
D
- Davidson
- Davidson Hall, a freshman female residence hall.
H
- Hampton Woman / Hampton Man
- Titles of prestige and character bestowed upon students following their formal induction ceremony.
- Hamptonian
- The official term for a student or alumnus of Hampton University.
- Harkness
- Harkness Hall, a prominent male residence hall on campus.
- Home by the Sea
- The cherished nickname for Hampton University, referencing its waterfront campus.
- HUSA
- Hampton University Student Association, the university's student government body.
J
- James
- James Hall, a prominent freshman male dormitory located near the waterfront.
K
- Kelsey
- Kelsey Hall, a freshman female residence hall.
- Kennedy
- Kennedy Hall, a residence hall often reserved for scholarship students such as Presidential Scholars.
L
- Late Night
- The designated hours in the evening when specific dining options remain open for students.
M
- MAP
- Men of Academic Progress, a service and mentorship organization for male students.
- MAPS
- Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, an organization supporting students pursuing careers in medicine.
- Moton
- Moton Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassman women.
N
- NABA
- National Association of Black Accountants, a professional development group for business and accounting students.
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the Divine Nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
O
- O-Phi-O
- A traditional chant and class designation (specifically associated with the Onyx class).
- Ogre
- One of the traditional rotating class names assigned to student cohorts.
- Ogre-thorpe
- A derogatory student nickname for Oglethorpe Hall, usually referencing its age or lack of amenities.
- Onyx
- One of the four rotating class names (Onyx, Quintessence, Genesis, Indestructible) that define a student's class identity.
- Onyx / Ogre / QT
- Traditional names assigned to specific class years; 'QT' stands for Quintessence.
P
- Pierce
- Pierce Hall, a residence hall for male students, typically scholarship recipients.
- Pirate Grill
- The quick-service dining location inside the Student Center offering burgers and late-night snacks.
- Pirate Power
- The campus debit system where funds are loaded onto the student ID for use at dining locations and the bookstore.
- Pirate's Cove
- The food court area in the Student Center featuring retail options like Chick-fil-A.
- PTC
- Peninsula Town Center, a popular off-campus shopping and entertainment destination for students.
Q
- QT
- Short for 'Quintessence,' one of the traditional rotating class names assigned to student cohorts.
S
- S.T.E.P.P.
- Student Training and Enrichment Program, a program designed to assist students in their transition to college life.
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group providing insight and a voice for student-athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, often used interchangeably with HUSA for student representation.
- SLP
- Student Leadership Program, a prominent campus organization focused on service and leadership development.
- SLTP
- Greer Dawson Wilson Student Leadership Training Program, a prestigious leadership development organization on campus.
- Stone
- Stone Manor, an off-campus style residence hall for upperclassmen.
T
- The Bistro
- A dining area located in the Student Center offering alternative meal options.
- The Caf
- The main university dining hall located inside Virginia-Cleveland Hall.
- The Cove
- Pirate's Cove, the food court area located in the Student Center featuring various retail food options.
- The Grill
- The quick-service dining option located inside the Student Center.
- The O
- Oglethorpe Hall, the primary dormitory for freshman male students.
- The Script
- The Hampton Script, the university's official student-run newspaper.
- The Standard
- The university's strict professional dress code and behavioral expectations for all students.
- The Stu
- The Student Center, which houses the food court and retail dining options.
- The Suites
- White Hall, a suite-style residence hall typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- The V
- Virginia-Cleveland Hall, the historic freshman female dormitory and home to the main dining hall.
- The Waterfront
- The scenic area along the Hampton River where students relax and social events are held.
- The Waterfront
- A collective term for residence halls located along the Hampton River, such as James Hall and Moton Hall.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus area where students socialize and organizations hold events.
- Twitchell
- Twitchell Hall, a freshman female residence hall.
V
- VC
- Virginia-Cleveland Hall, the historic freshman female dormitory and site of the main dining hall.
- VC Suites
- Virginia-Cleveland Suites, a residence hall option often sought for its private bathroom facilities.
W
- White Hall
- A residence hall for upperclassman women, often referred to simply as White.
- WHOV
- The university's student-run radio station (88.1 FM).
- Wilder
- Wilder Hall, a dormitory named after Lawrence Douglas Wilder, often housing upperclassman men.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Armstrong
- Armstrong Hall, which houses the university's main theater and various classrooms.
- Curfew
- The mandatory time by which freshman students must return to their residence halls, a long-standing HU policy.
- Freshman Curfew
- The mandatory time by which freshman students must return to their residence halls.
- Harvey Library
- The William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library, the main academic library on campus.
- HU Standard
- The set of high expectations for student behavior, appearance, and academic integrity.
- HUNET
- The online student information portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
- Mansion House
- The historic administrative building that serves as the office of the President.
- Ogden
- Ogden Hall, the university's historic performance and assembly hall used for formal ceremonies.
- Pirate Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Pirate Port
- The online administrative portal where students register for classes and check financial records.
- Pirate Power
- The prepaid, stored-value account on the Pirate Card used for laundry, vending, and campus retail purchases.
- Pirate Shuttle
- The university-provided bus service that transports students to local shopping centers like Walmart and PTC.
- Professional Dress
- The requirement to wear business attire on specific days (often Wednesdays) or for university seminars.
- PTC
- Peninsula Town Center, the primary off-campus shopping and dining destination for students.
- Standard of Excellence
- The university's official motto and behavioral expectation often cited in formal and informal contexts.
- The Bridge
- The physical bridge connecting the main campus to the city of Hampton, often used as a landmark for off-campus travel.
- The Convo
- The Convocation Center, the arena used for basketball games, concerts, and graduation.
- The Lib
- Harvey Library, the main campus library and study space.
- The Museum
- The Hampton University Museum, the oldest museum of the African diaspora in the United States.
- The O
- Ogden Hall, the historic auditorium used for formal university ceremonies and performances.
- The Script
- The Hampton Script, the university's student-run newspaper providing campus news and updates.
- The Stu
- The Student Center, the central hub for student activities, the bookstore, and retail dining.
- The Wigwam
- A historic administrative building that originally served as a dormitory for Native American students.
- Whipple Barn
- The administrative building housing the Cashier's Office and student account services.
- Wigwam
- The Wigwam Building, a historic structure used for administrative offices and student services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 55 approved campus terms and 25 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.