Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Session B runs Aug 28, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session A
- Summer 2026 Session C
- Summer 2026 Session F
- Fall 2026 Session BRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Session A
- Fall 2026 Session C
- Winter 2027 Session A
- Spring 2027 Session B
- Spring 2027 Session A
- Spring 2027 Session C
- Summer 2027 Session D
- Summer 2027 Session B
- Summer 2027 Session A
- Summer 2027 Session E
- Summer 2027 Session C
- Summer 2027 Session F
Campus language
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B
- Blanton
- Blanton Hall, a residence hall that also houses campus dining and health services.
- Bohn
- Bohn Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall often housing freshmen.
C
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services, providing mental health support for students.
- CSI
- Center for Student Involvement, the office responsible for campus events and Greek life.
E
- EOF
- Educational Opportunity Fund, a program providing financial and academic support to eligible students.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a tax-free portion of the meal plan used at on-campus retail dining locations.
- Freeman
- Freeman Dining Hall, a dining location known for its smaller atmosphere and specialized food options.
R
- Red Hawk
- The official mascot and the collective identity for Montclair State students.
- Red Hawk Dollars
- A prepaid debit account on the student ID used for both on-campus and select off-campus merchants.
- Rocky
- The bronze Red Hawk statue outside the Student Center, a common meeting landmark.
S
- Sam's
- Sam's Place, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in Machuga Heights.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the governing body for student clubs and advocacy.
- Sinatra
- Frank Sinatra Hall, a suite-style residence hall.
- SLW
- Student Life at Montclair, the department overseeing residential and student activities.
T
- The Amphitheater
- The outdoor performance space located near the Kasser Theater.
- The Bistro
- The Red Hawk Diner, a 24/7 campus eatery often referred to as the Bistro by students.
- The Heights
- The Dinallo and Machuga Heights residential complex, typically housing upperclassmen.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn area used for student events and socializing.
- The Rat
- The Rathskeller, a popular dining area located in the lower level of the Student Center.
- The SC
- The Student Center, which houses the main food court including brands like Chili's and Panda Express.
- The Village
- The Village at Little Falls, an apartment-style housing complex on the edge of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Feliciano
- The Feliciano School of Business building.
- Flex
- Dining-specific currency included in meal plans for use at retail food locations on campus.
- freeman_hall_dining
- Freeman Hall Dining
- Montclair Heights
- The NJ Transit train station located on the south end of campus, providing direct access to New York City.
- NEST
- Network Engagement and Student Transactions, the web portal for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- Panzer
- Panzer Athletic Center, the main gym and athletic facility.
- Red Hawk Card
- The official university identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Red Hawk Deck
- The main multi-level parking garage used by commuters and visitors.
- Red Hawk Dollars
- A prepaid account accessed via the ID card that can be used for purchases on and off campus.
- Rocky Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- sam_s_place
- Sam's Place
- Sprague
- Sprague Library, the main campus library.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the main gym and fitness facility.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus system that transports students between the main campus, parking lots, and the train station.
- The Stu
- The Student Center, the central hub for student organizations, dining, and the bookstore.
- U-Hall
- University Hall, the largest academic building on campus housing the College of Education and Engaged Learning.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Session B runs Aug 28, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 17 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.