Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter Session 2026-2027
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 18 of 18 terms
B
- Becky's
- Becky's Place, a cafe located in Pratt Hall known for quick meals and coffee.
- Bowman
- Bowman Hall, a large residence complex divided into East, West, and South wings.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent cultural and advocacy organization on campus.
C
- Cranies
- A common nickname for students enrolled in the Crane School of Music.
- CSTEP
- Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program, providing support for underrepresented students in STEM.
D
- Dexter's
- Dexter's Cafe, a popular dining spot located in Thatcher Hall.
- Downtown
- Refers to the Village of Potsdam's business district, a short walk from campus.
- Draime
- Draime Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen or specific interest groups.
K
- Knowles
- Knowles Hall, a residence hall divided into North and South sections.
L
- Lehman
- Lehman Hall, a residence hall located adjacent to the main dining center.
- Lehman
- Lehman Dining Center, the primary resident dining hall on campus.
P
- PAC
- Potsdam Auxiliary College, the non-profit organization that manages dining, the bookstore, and ID services.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the student-led governing body.
T
- The Hill
- A term sometimes used to describe the campus area relative to the lower-lying village.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area surrounded by academic buildings where students congregate.
- The Union
- The Barrington Student Union, which houses multiple retail dining options.
- Townhouses
- The Townhouse Apartments, on-campus apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
U
- Union Market
- The convenience store and grab-and-go food location in the Barrington Student Union.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Barrington
- The Barrington Student Union, the hub for student activities and services.
- Bear Express
- A declining balance account on the SUNY Card used for food, laundry, and bookstore purchases.
- Brightspace
- The digital Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
- Crane
- The Crane School of Music complex, including Bishop and Hosmer Halls.
- Flagg
- Flagg Hall, an academic building housing various departments and the President's Office.
- Kellas
- Kellas Hall, a primary academic building housing many classrooms and faculty offices.
- Maxcy
- Maxcy Hall, the campus athletic and recreational complex.
- Sisson
- Sisson Hall, the main administrative building housing Admissions and Financial Aid.
- Starfish
- The online platform used for academic advising, scheduling appointments, and tracking progress.
- SUNY Card
- The official campus identification card used for building access, meals, and library services.
- The Loop
- The Potsdam Town-Wide Shuttle that connects the campus to local shopping and the village.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 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.