Academic calendar
Fall 2026 1st 8-Week Session runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 1st 8-Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Intersession
- Spring 2027 1st 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Full Term
- Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Intersession
- Summer Session 2027 First Session
- Summer Session 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer Session 2027 Second Session
Campus language
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B
- Blue and White
- The official university colors, often used to refer to the student body or school spirit.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning student events.
- Campbell
- Campbell College Suites, a popular upperclassman housing option.
D
- Dixon
- Dixon Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
J
- J-Settes
- The Prancing J-Settes, the university's danceline that performs with the band.
- J-State
- A common shorthand and affectionate name for Jackson State University.
M
- McAllister
- McAllister-Whiteside Hall, a residence hall for male students.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the 'Divine Nine' historically Black fraternities and sororities.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- Supercard
- The declining balance or meal plan funds loaded onto the student ID card.
T
- The Block
- The designated area on campus where Greek organizations gather and hold events.
- The Boom
- The Sonic Boom of the South, Jackson State's world-renowned marching band.
- The Caf
- The Heritage Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria.
- The Plaza
- The food court located in the Jacob L. Reddix Student Center.
- The Sonic Boom
- The Sonic Boom of the South, Jackson State's world-renowned marching band.
- The Towers
- Alexander Hall, the high-rise freshman residence halls.
- The Union
- The dining area located within the Jacob L. Reddix Student Center.
- The Yard
- The central campus area where students congregate and social events occur.
- Thee I Love
- The official school song and a common phrase used to express devotion to JSU.
- Tiger Pride
- The collective spirit and cultural identity of the Jackson State community.
- Transitional
- Transitional Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and transfer students.
W
- WOW
- World of Wings, a popular dining spot in the student center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for course assignments and communication with professors.
- Gibbs-Tyus
- The Gibbs-Tyus Empowerment Center, often referred to as the 'Plaza' area for student gatherings.
- heritage_dining_hall
- Heritage Dining Hall
- HT Sampson
- The Henry T. Sampson Library, the main university library.
- J-Number
- The unique student identification number required for all official university business.
- JSU 101
- The mandatory orientation course designed to help freshmen transition to college life.
- JSU Go
- The campus shuttle system providing transportation around campus and to nearby locations.
- JSU ID
- The official identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- P.A.W.S.
- Personal Access to Web Services, the online portal for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- Supercard
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and bookstore purchases.
- T.B. Ellis
- The T.B. Ellis Gymnasium, used for athletic events and physical education.
- The Admin
- B.F. Roberts Hall, which houses the university's administrative offices.
- The Lib
- The H.T. Sampson Library, the main academic research facility.
- The Plaza
- Gibbs-Tyus Plaza, the central outdoor area for student socializing and events.
- The Rose
- Rose E. McCoy Auditorium, the primary venue for theater and university assemblies.
- The T.B.
- T.B. Ellis Gymnasium, used for athletic events and physical education.
- The Union
- The Jacob L. Reddix Student Center, the hub for student life and services.
- The Vet
- Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the off-campus site for JSU football games.
- Tiger Transit
- The university's shuttle bus system that provides transportation around campus.
- Tiger World
- The university's online orientation and student engagement platform.
- tiger_mart
- Tiger Mart
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 1st 8-Week Session runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 22 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.