Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session C 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter 2027Winter 2027 (5 Week Web)Winter 2027 (5-week)
- Winter 2027 (3 Week)
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027 Session ASummer Session A 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Session BSummer Session B 2027
- Summer 2027 Session CSummer Session C 2027
- Fall 2027
- Winter 2028Winter 2028 (5 Week Web)
- Winter 2028 (3 Week)
- Spring 2028
- Summer 2028 Session ASummer Session A 2028
- Summer 2028
- Summer 2028 Session BSummer Session B 2028
- Summer 2028 Session CSummer Session C 2028
Campus language
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Showing 18 of 18 terms
A
- Algonquin
- Shorthand for Algonquin Dining Hall, which serves the 'low-rise' residence hall area.
- AMA
- American Marketing Association; the campus chapter for students interested in marketing and business networking.
- APOSA
- Apostolic Students and Associates; a student organization focused on spiritual and social development.
B
- Burghy
- The name of the university's mascot, a cardinal often seen at athletic events.
C
- Cardinal Country
- A phrase used to describe the campus environment and the collective spirit of the student body.
- Cardinal Way
- The shorthand name for the university's dining service provider, Cardinal Way Culinary and Co.
- CAS
- College Auxiliary Services; the organization that oversees campus dining, the Cardinal Card, and the bookstore.
- Clinton
- Shorthand for Clinton Dining Hall, a primary resident dining facility known for its 'Performance Plate' station.
D
- deFredenburgh
- Often referred to by its full name or as a 'high-rise,' this ten-story suite-style building is the tallest on campus.
P
- PlattsLife
- A common social media hashtag and term used to describe the student experience at SUNY Plattsburgh.
- Plattsvegas
- A popular nickname for the city and campus, referencing the local social scene and nightlife.
S
- SA
- Student Association; the student government body that manages a significant budget for clubs, events, and the shuttle.
- Sundowner
- The former name of the main dining area in the ACC; still widely used by upperclassmen to refer to the Cardinal Nest.
T
- The Burgh
- A common shorthand term used by students and locals to refer to the city of Plattsburgh.
- The Nest
- Shorthand for the Cardinal Nest, the central retail dining facility located in the Angell College Center.
- The Towers
- Collective name for the high-rise residence halls on campus, specifically Whiteface, Wilson, and deFredenburgh Halls.
W
- Whiteface
- Shorthand for Whiteface Hall, a nine-story residence hall primarily designated for first-year students.
- Wilson
- Shorthand for Wilson Hall, a high-rise residence hall located near the Saranac River.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ACC
- Angell College Center; the main student union building housing the information desk, dining, and student org offices.
- Boost
- The mobile app used by students to pre-order food from campus retail locations to avoid waiting in line.
- Cardinal Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Cardinal Cash
- A prepaid declining balance account on the Cardinal Card used for laundry, vending, and at local participating merchants.
- Cardinal Link
- The online portal used by students to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
- cardinal_caf
- Cardinal Café
- cardinal_market
- Cardinal Market
- clinton_dining_hall
- Clinton Dining Hall
- Feinberg
- Feinberg Library; the main campus library which also houses the Claude Clark Learning Center.
- Hawkins
- Hawkins Hall; a historic campus building famous for its pond and the 'Hawkins Hall' clock tower.
- Kehoe
- Kehoe Administration Building; the high-rise building housing the President's office, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts.
- Myers
- Myers Fine Arts Building; the facility housing the art galleries, music studios, and the Hartman Theatre.
- saxbys_coffee_shop
- Saxbys Coffee Shop
- Sibley
- Sibley Hall; home to the psychology department and the Center for Neurobehavioral Health.
- The Shuttle
- The free bus service provided by the SA and CCPT that transports students to local shopping areas like Walmart and the mall.
- The Tunnel
- An underground walkway connecting Adirondack, Whiteface, and Banks halls, providing a warm route during winter months.
- the_nest
- The Nest
- Yokum
- Yokum Hall; a primary academic building containing several large lecture halls used for introductory courses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 18 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.