Academic calendar
Fall 1st Mini Session 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026
- Summer 3rd Mini Session 2026
- Summer B Session 2026
- Summer 4th Mini Session 2026
- Fall 1st Mini Session 2026Relevant now
- Fall A Session 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2nd Mini Session 2026
- Fall 3rd Mini Session 2026
- Fall B Session 2026
- Fall 4th Mini Session 2026
- Spring 1st Mini Session 2027
- Spring A Session 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2nd Mini Session 2027
- Spring 3rd Mini Session 2027
- Spring B Session 2027
- Spring 4th Mini Session 2027
- Summer 1st Mini Session 2027
- Summer A Session 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2nd Mini Session 2027
- Summer 3rd Mini Session 2027
- Summer B Session 2027
- Summer 4th Mini Session 2027
Campus language
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C
- Check-offs
- The high-stakes practical exams where nursing students must demonstrate specific clinical skills to instructors.
- Clinicals
- Off-campus practical rotations at Madison-area hospitals and healthcare facilities.
H
- Herzing University Online
- Often referred to as 'Online,' representing the digital division which many Madison-based students utilize for coursework.
- HESI
- Standardized exams administered throughout the program to prepare students for the NCLEX licensure exam.
- HNSA
- Herzing Nursing Student Association, the primary professional and social organization for nursing students on campus.
- HU
- Common shorthand for Herzing University.
- HU Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry providing free groceries and essentials to students facing food insecurity.
- HU Student Council
- The university's student government body that represents student interests and organizes campus initiatives.
- HUSA
- Herzing University Student Association, the primary student government body.
I
- Intensives
- Short, immersive 2–4 day on-campus sessions required for online nursing students to practice hands-on skills.
M
- MSW SUDEALS
- A student group or initiative specifically for Master of Social Work students, often involved in advocacy.
N
- NCLEX-RN
- The national licensing examination that nursing students prepare for throughout their program.
- NSNA
- The National Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for nursing students.
- NTHS
- National Technical Honor Society; recognizes students for excellence in career and technical education.
P
- PRICE
- The 'P.R.I.C.E. Success Model' (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Caring, Engagement) emphasized in every course.
S
- Scrub Day
- Days when students are required to wear their official Herzing-branded scrubs for labs or clinical prep.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the body representing student interests to the administration.
- Sigma Theta Tau
- The international honor society for nursing, often referred to as 'Sigma'.
- Sim Lab
- The high-fidelity Simulation Laboratory where nursing students practice clinical scenarios on mannequins.
- Sims
- Short for simulation sessions held in the nursing labs to mimic real-world medical emergencies
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association; the primary professional organization for nursing students on campus.
- STTI
- Sigma Theta Tau International; the honor society for nursing students who meet high academic standards.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, a group supporting military-affiliated students on campus.
T
- TEAS
- The Test of Essential Academic Skills, a standardized entrance exam required for admission into nursing programs.
- The Boards
- Common student shorthand for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN licensure examinations.
- The Breakroom
- The designated student lounge and eating area on the Madison campus, equipped with microwaves and vending machines.
- The Commons
- The central student lounge and break area where students eat and socialize between classes.
- The Founding Campus
- A point of pride for Madison students, noting their campus as the university's original location.
- The HESI
- Standardized exams used throughout the program to assess student progress and readiness for the NCLEX.
- The Hub
- The Student Hub, the central online portal used to check grades, financial aid, and registration
- The Kitchenette
- The designated area equipped with microwaves and refrigerators for commuter students to store and heat meals.
- The Lounge
- The student break area and vending space on campus, used in place of a traditional dining hall.
- The Portal
- The Herzing Student Portal, used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid status.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Campus Vending
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for all course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Career Connect
- The university's internal platform for job listings and career coaching services.
- Clinical Packet
- The collection of medical records, background checks, and drug screens required before a student can start clinical rotations.
- Clinical Requirements
- The rigorous set of health screenings, background checks, and certifications required before starting practical rotations.
- East Terrace
- The primary campus facility located at 5218 East Terrace Drive.
- Financial Aid Office
- The primary contact for FAFSA, scholarships, and tuition payment plans.
- hu_cupboard
- HU Cupboard
- Late Start
- Refers to Herzing's modular schedule where classes may begin at different points within a semester.
- Learning Commons
- The campus space providing library resources, quiet study areas, and tutoring services
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which houses library services, computer labs, and tutoring.
- Madison Campus
- The primary physical facility located at 5218 East Terrace Drive.
- P.R.I.C.E.
- The university's core success system: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Caring, and Engagement.
- Parchment
- The third-party service students must use to request and send official academic transcripts.
- Parking
- Free open-lot parking available to all students and staff directly surrounding the campus building
- ProctorU
- The online service used for remote proctoring of exams for students in hybrid or online courses.
- Rolling Admissions
- The university's policy of processing applications and admitting students throughout the year rather than at a single deadline.
- School Code 009621
- The specific FAFSA code for the Madison campus, which serves as the parent campus for federal aid purposes.
- Session B
- The second 8-week term within a semester, often referred to as the 'late start' session.
- Sim Lab
- The Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab where students practice clinical scenarios on high-fidelity mannequins
- Simulation Lab
- A specialized facility using high-tech manikins to mimic real-life clinical scenarios for student practice.
- Skills Lab
- The hands-on training area where nursing students practice physical assessments and medical procedures.
- Student Portal
- The administrative website used for checking financial aid status, final grades, and registration.
- Student Services
- The department providing academic advising, tutoring coordination, and general support.
- The Founding Campus
- A term used to refer to the Madison location, as it was the original site of the university established in 1965.
- The Hub
- The centralized online support center for academic advising and student services.
- The Learning Center
- The dedicated space for tutoring, testing, and academic support services.
- The Portal
- The student dashboard used for managing financial aid, registration, and official records.
- The Sim Lab
- The high-fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab used for hands-on clinical training.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 1st Mini Session 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 33 approved campus terms and 29 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.