Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Session I runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Session IRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Session II
- Winter Term 2026
- Spring 2027 Session I
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Session II
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
B
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, one of the most active religious organizations on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans social events and entertainment.
E
- Eagle View
- The newest suite-style residence hall on campus, often referred to by its full name.
G
- Gordy
- The Gordy Dining Center, the primary all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria on campus.
N
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society with an active campus chapter.
P
- Paul Jones
- A traditional residence hall located near the center of campus.
R
- Roberts
- Roberts Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily housing first-year students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- Smith Johnston
- A traditional residence hall, frequently called 'Smith' or 'SJ' by residents.
- Starbucks
- The We Proudly Serve Starbucks location situated within the Hillwig Library.
T
- The Hasty
- The Hasty Student Center, which houses retail dining options like the grill and Boar's Head Deli.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for Reinhardt University, referencing its elevated geography in Waleska.
- The Village
- The North and South Village apartment-style housing complexes for upperclassmen.
W
- Waleska
- The name of the town, often used by students to describe the quiet, rural atmosphere of the campus location.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Burtz
- The Burtz Hall, which houses various administrative offices and classrooms.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for all course assignments, syllabi, and online discussions.
- Eagle Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Eagle Web
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid information.
- Fincher
- The Fincher Visual Arts Center, containing art studios, galleries, and classrooms.
- gordy_dining_hall
- Gordy Dining Hall
- Hillwig
- The Hillwig Information Resource Center, which functions as the university's main library.
- Lawson
- The Lawson Academic Center, a major hub for classrooms and faculty offices.
- RU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Tarpley
- The Tarpley Education Center, home to the Price School of Education.
- The Funk
- The Funk Heritage Center, a museum and campus landmark dedicated to Southeastern Indian heritage.
- The Nest
- The internal campus intranet and communication hub for students and faculty.
- the_nook
- The Nook
- we_proudly_serve_starbucks
- We Proudly Serve Starbucks
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Session I runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 14 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.