Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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B
- BCM
- Baptist Collegiate Ministries, a prominent student religious organization on campus.
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, a common gathering spot and religious organization on campus
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes social events and entertainment.
- CAT
- Campus Activities Team, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and social activities.
- Chapman
- Chapman Dining Hall, the main cafeteria located in the Student Union.
D
- Downs
- Downs Hall, a residential facility often associated with family housing or specific student groups.
E
- Every Hillcat Every Day
- A campus-wide cultural initiative focused on student support and engagement.
F
- Fear the Claw
- The university's primary spirit mantra and accompanying hand gesture used at athletic and campus events.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining funds included with meal plans, specifically for use at the Hillcat Hut.
H
- Happenings on the Hill
- The title of the weekly newsletter and calendar detailing upcoming campus events.
- Hillcamp
- The annual orientation camp designed to welcome and integrate new freshmen.
- Hillcat
- The official mascot of Rogers State University.
- Hillcat Coffee
- The campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products, located in the Stratton Taylor Library
- Hillcat Hut
- A casual dining spot and convenience store located in the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center.
- Hillcat Nation
- The broader community of RSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- Hillcats
- The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to RSU students and athletic teams.
- Hilltop
- The Hilltop Coffee Shop, an on-campus cafe that serves Starbucks coffee and snacks.
- Hunter
- Hunter the Hillcat, the official name of the university's costumed mascot.
J
- Johnson
- Johnson Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
K
- Katie Rogers
- Katie Rogers Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
L
- Ledbetter
- Ledbetter Hall, the designated building for family housing located behind Herrington Hall.
N
- NASA
- Native American Student Association, a cultural organization for students.
O
- OMA
- Oklahoma Military Academy, the predecessor institution to RSU; often used when discussing campus history and traditions.
P
- P.O.D.
- The Provisions on Demand Express, a convenience store for snacks and grab-and-go items.
- PLC
- President's Leadership Class, a selective scholarship program focused on leadership development.
- PLP
- President's Leadership Program, a scholarship-based leadership development organization.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, any officially recognized student club or group on campus.
- RSU Radio
- KRSC-FM 91.3, the student-run college radio station.
- RSU TV
- The university's full-power public television station operated by students and staff.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group of student-athletes providing insight on the student-athlete experience.
- SBA
- Student Broadcasting Association, the organization for students involved in RSU-TV and RSU-FM.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the RSU student population.
- Simply to Go
- The brand name for grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks available at campus dining locations.
- SOLR
- Student Organization Leadership Retreat, an annual training event for campus leaders.
- SVA
- Student Veterans Association, an organization supporting military-affiliated students.
T
- TacoCat
- The nickname for Tuesday evening dining at the Hillcat Hut, featuring Mexican-style food.
- TacoCat
- The nickname for Tuesday night taco specials served at the Hillcat Hut.
- The C Store
- The Hillcat C Store, a convenience store located inside the Hillcat Hut for groceries and toiletries.
- The Caf
- Chapman Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria located in the Student Union.
- The Dome
- Refers to the iconic gold dome on top of Preparatory Hall.
- The Grill
- The specific hot-food station within Chapman Dining Hall serving burgers and fries.
- The Hill
- The common nickname for the RSU Claremore campus, referencing its physical location overlooking the city.
- The Hut
- The Hillcat Hut Café, a retail dining location in the DCTC offering deli sandwiches, pizza, and grill items.
- The Village
- Collective term for the three main residence halls (UVA, UVB, and UVC)
U
- UARC
- Undergraduate Academic Research Club, a group supporting student research initiatives.
- UC
- The University Village B Clubhouse, a central hub for residents of the UV complexes.
- UV
- University Village, the primary on-campus apartment complex.
- UV-A
- University Village A, a specific residential building within the UV complex.
- UV-B
- University Village B, a specific residential building within the UV complex.
- UV-C
- University Village C, the newest residential facility on the Claremore campus.
- UVA
- University Village A, the primary apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
- UVB
- University Village B, a residential complex offering apartment-style living for students.
- UVC
- University Village C, the newest residential facility on the Claremore campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Add/Drop
- The designated period at the start of the semester to change course schedules without penalty.
- Baird
- Baird Hall, the building that houses the School of Arts and Sciences and various performance spaces.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online and hybrid course materials.
- Cat Cash
- Stored value on the Hillcat Card used for laundry, library printing, and dining purchases.
- CC
- Centennial Center, the former name of the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, still used by some students and staff.
- chapman_dining_hall
- Chapman Dining Hall
- Claremore
- The main campus location; students often distinguish it from the Pryor or Bartlesville branch campuses.
- CTC
- The Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- DCTC
- The Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, the main student union building housing the bookstore, dining, and student affairs.
- DWC
- The Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, the student union building containing the cafeteria and bookstore.
- eAccounts
- The online system used to manage Hillcat Card balances and deposits.
- Flex Dollars
- Tax-free dining funds included in meal plans, specifically for use at the Hillcat Hut and Hilltop Coffee Shop.
- Happenings on the Hill
- The weekly newsletter distributed via email to keep students informed about upcoming campus events.
- Herrington
- Herrington Hall, the main building for the School of Business and Technology.
- Hillcamp
- The multi-day orientation program for incoming freshmen held before the fall semester begins.
- Hillcat Alert
- The emergency notification system used to broadcast safety information and campus closures.
- Hillcat Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for meal plans, library access, and building entry.
- Hillcat ID
- The official university identification card required for building access and meal plans.
- hillcat_hut
- Hillcat Hut
- hilltop_coffee_shop
- Hilltop Coffee Shop
- LIB
- The Stratton Taylor Library, the main academic research facility on campus.
- Loshbaugh
- Loshbaugh Hall, the facility primarily used for science, nursing, and health science programs.
- Markham
- Markham Hall, the administrative building housing Admissions and the Hillcat Card Office.
- Meyer Hall
- The building that houses the Oklahoma Military Academy (OMA) Museum and administrative offices.
- MyRSU
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and accessing financial aid info.
- Prep Hall
- Preparatory Hall, the historic gold-domed building that serves as the university's landmark.
- RSU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- RSU Online
- The university's learning management system (Canvas) for course materials and online classes
- STH
- Stratton Taylor Hall, a central academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Stratton
- Stratton Taylor Hall, a primary academic building housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Stratton Taylor
- The Stratton Taylor Library, the main campus library and home to the math and physical sciences department.
- Swipes
- The units used in meal plans to gain entry to Chapman Dining Hall.
- The Castle
- A common nickname for Preparatory Hall due to its distinctive architectural style.
- The Dome
- A common landmark reference to the gold dome of Preparatory Hall, often used as a meeting spot.
- The Downstairs
- Refers to the lower level of the DWC (Student Center) where the mailroom and bookstore are located.
- The DSU
- The Dr. Carolyn Taylor Student Union, the central hub for dining and student services
- The UC
- The D.W. Bushyhead University Center, the hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Union
- The Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, which houses dining, the bookstore, and student activities.
- The Union
- The Dr. Carolyn Taylor Student Union, which serves as the central hub for dining, the bookstore, and student mail.
- Writing Center
- A free academic resource in Baird Hall where students receive help with essays and research papers.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 53 approved campus terms and 40 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.