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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Super Term 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
22 entries Sep 9 → Dec 4, 2026
Fall Super Term 2026 Relevant now
Sep 23 → Oct 30, 2026
Fall Term 5A - 1st 5 Weeks 2026
Sep 23 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall Term 2026
Nov 2 → Dec 4, 2026
Fall Term 5B - 2nd 5 Weeks 2026
Jan 4 → Feb 5, 2027
Winter Term 5A - 1st 5 Weeks 2027
Jan 4 → Mar 19, 2027
Winter Term 2027
Feb 8 → Mar 12, 2027
Winter Term 5B - 2nd 5 Weeks 2027
Mar 22 → Mar 26, 2027
Spring Term Extension 2027
Mar 22 → Jun 4, 2027
Spring Super Term 2027
Mar 29 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring Term 5A - 1st 5 Weeks 2027
Mar 29 → Jun 12, 2027
Spring Term 2027
May 3 → Jun 4, 2027
Spring Term 5B - 2nd 5 Weeks 2027
Jun 14 → Jun 17, 2027
Summer Session 6 2027
Jun 21 → Jul 16, 2027
Summer Session 2 2027
Jun 21 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer Session 3 2027
Jun 21 → Sep 3, 2027
Summer Session 1 2027 Summer Term 2027
Jul 19 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer Session 4 2027
Aug 16 → Sep 3, 2027
Summer Session 5 2027
Sep 22 → Dec 10, 2027
Fall Term 2027
Jan 3 → Mar 17, 2028
Winter Term 2028
Mar 27 → Jun 10, 2028
Spring Term 2028
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A B C O T A
ASCC Associated Students of Cascades Campus, the student government body. B
Beaver Dam The dining center located within the Residence Hall.
Beavs Short for Beavers, the official mascot and collective name for students. C
Cascades The common shorthand used by students to refer to the OSU-Cascades campus specifically.
Cascades Hall A common reference to the main residential building on the Bend campus.
COCC Central Oregon Community College, the partner institution sharing resources and proximity. O
OSUPC OSU Program Council, the group responsible for organizing campus events. T
The Bend Refers to the surrounding city of Bend, Oregon, where the campus is integrated.
The Res Hall The on-campus Residence Hall, the primary living space for students.
The Study The cafe and dining area located in Tykeson Hall. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
beaver_dam Beaver Dam
BeaverCard The official student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
Canvas The online learning management system used for all course materials and assignments.
CET Cascades East Transit, the bus system students use for free with their student ID.
MyOregonState The central web portal for accessing student records, registration, and financial aid.
Obsidian Obsidian Hall, which houses classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
Ray Hall Edward J. Ray Hall, a major academic building focused on STEAM and health sciences.
study_grounds Study Grounds
The Oval The central outdoor green space and gathering point on the campus.
Tykeson Tykeson Hall, the primary academic and student services building. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Super Term 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 approved campus terms and 10 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. Using DormWay at Oregon State University-Cascades What the product handles for students.
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Preliminary enrollment report shows strong growth in mechanical engineering More than 1,250 students are enrolled this fall, with particular growth in new degree programs like mechanical engineering.
Oct 8, 2026
Read More Value-aligned messages increased COVID-19 vaccination intentions A study found that vaccine-hesitant adults were more likely to consider vaccination when messages affirmed personal values.
Oct 8, 2026
Read More NeighborImpact and OSU-Cascades announce plan for childcare building The two organizations plan to open Head Start classrooms on the campus to address regional childcare needs.
Aug 18, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Oregon State University-Cascades
Library Power Hour November 2, 2026
A gathering for academic health and well-being skill building.
Introduction to R (no coding experience) November 3, 2026
Library workshop for learning R programming.
Open-source Illustrator (Inkscape) for Scientific Figures November 5, 2026
Library workshop on using Inkscape for scientific figures.
Intro to Git-Session 1 November 6, 2026
Introduction to version control with Git.
Intro to Git-Session 2 November 9, 2026
Continuation of Git version control training.
Long run November 15, 2026
Community long run starting from Cascade Adventures.
Science Pub: Every Body Moves November 18, 2026
Discussion on advancing health and inclusion through community-based physical activity with Assistant Professor Jess Coughlin.
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