Academic calendar
Distance Learning Fall I 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026 Main Campus
- Distance Learning Fall I 2026Fall I 2026Main Campus Fall 2026 First Eight-week CoursesRelevant now
- Fall 2026Main Campus Fall 2026
- Distance Learning Fall II 2026Fall II 2026Main Campus Fall 2026 Second Eight-week Courses
- Distance Learning Spring I 2027Main Campus Spring 2027 First Eight-week CoursesSpring I 2027
- Main Campus Spring 2027Spring 2027
- Distance Learning Spring II 2027Main Campus Spring 2027 Second Eight-week CoursesSpring II 2027
- Distance Learning Summer 2027Main Campus Summer 2027Summer 2027
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
B
- Baldwin
- Baldwin Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- Banner
- Shorthand for Banner Elk, the small mountain town where the college is located.
- Bentley
- Bentley Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
- Bobcats
- The collective term for Lees-McRae students, derived from the school's mascot.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated within the Cannon Student Center.
M
- McMillan
- McMillan Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of student-athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the students.
T
- The Caf
- MacDonald Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
- The Exchange
- A grab-and-go dining option located in the Cannon Student Center offering quick meals and snacks.
- The Rock
- A nickname for the college itself or specifically the historic Rock House building.
- The Village
- The Village Apartments, on-campus apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
W
- WRC
- The May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a prominent facility and program where students gain hands-on experience with injured wildlife.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bobcat Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Cannon
- The Cannon Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Chaffee
- The Chaffee Administration Building, housing administrative offices including Admissions and Financial Aid.
- Dillingham
- Dillingham Hall, which houses various academic classrooms and faculty offices.
- Hayes
- Hayes Auditorium and Broyhill Theatre, the primary venue for performing arts and large gatherings.
- pinnacle_room
- Pinnacle Room
- Rock House
- The historic stone building that serves as the administrative center and office of the President.
- south_campus_dining_room
- South Campus Dining Room
- Tate Lawn
- The central green space on campus used for outdoor events, recreation, and socializing.
- The Mill
- Refers to the Historic Banner Elk School/Mill area adjacent to campus often used for community and college events.
- the_summit
- The Summit
- Wildcat Lake
- A nearby lake and park area frequently used by students for swimming, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Distance Learning Fall I 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 12 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.