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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
2 entries Aug 10 → Dec 4, 2026
Fall 2026 Semester Relevant now
Jan 14 → May 10, 2027
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Battiste Battiste Hall, a residential facility on campus.
Bulldog Country A term used to describe the campus environment and the collective spirit of the student body. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, responsible for planning student events and entertainment. H
Hugine Hugine Suites, a modern apartment-style residence hall. M
Mitchell Mitchell Hall, one of the campus residence halls. N
NPHC National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the historically Black Greek-letter organizations (Divine Nine). S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population. T
The 101 The Marching 101, the university's renowned marching band.
The Burg A shorthand name for Orangeburg, the city where the university is located.
The Food Court The dining area located within the Student Center featuring various retail options.
The Pitt Washington Dining Hall, the primary campus cafeteria.
The Yard The central campus quad and gathering space, a focal point of student life and HBCU culture.
Truth Truth Hall, a prominent on-campus residence hall. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Banner The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
Belcher Belcher Hall, which houses the School of Business.
Bulldog Card The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus spending.
faculty_staff_dining Faculty & Staff Dining
Hodge Hodge Hall, the primary building for science-related disciplines.
j_irwin_washington_dining_hall J. Irwin Washington Dining Hall
Lowman Lowman Hall, the main administrative building housing the President's office.
Orangeburg Transit The local bus system that provides transportation around the city and campus.
SHM Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, the main arena for basketball and major indoor events.
The Plaza The central outdoor area often used for 'Market Thursday' and other student gatherings.
the_pitt_kirkland_w_green_student_center The Pitt (Kirkland W. Green Student Center) Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 13 approved campus terms and 11 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 South Carolina State University What the product handles for students.
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SC State Nutrition Association promotes student health and success Association members are facilitating healthy eating through wellness videos, cooking classes, and fresh fruit offerings for students.
Nov 5, 2026
Read More Five SC State students selected for national undergraduate research program Two South Carolina State University teams were selected for the Council on Undergraduate Research's (CUR) 2026 program.
Nov 6, 2026
Read More SC State breaks ground on $30.3 million library The new 50,000-square-foot facility will replace Miller F. Whittaker Library and house the Honors College.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More Mandatory requirement: All students, faculty, staff and contractors must wear or carry university-issued identification badges at all times while on campus. Mandatory requirement: All students, faculty, staff and contractors must wear or carry university-issued identification badges at all times while on campus.
Read More SC State uses the Rave Guardian text alert system for emergency notifications and lockdowns. SC State uses the Rave Guardian text alert system for emergency notifications and lockdowns.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at South Carolina State University
Veterans Appreciation Program November 11, 2026
Program honoring the service and sacrifices of military veterans and active-duty personnel featuring an alumnus speaker.
SCSUNAA Quarterly Meeting November 14, 2026
Quarterly meeting of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association.
Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony December 4, 2026
Keynote address delivered by Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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