Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 - Full Summer
- Summer 2026 - Second Half of Summer
- Summer 2026 - Third Third of Summer
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027 - Full Summer
- Summer 2027 - First Half of Summer
- Summer 2027 - First Third of Summer
- Summer 2027 - First Quarter of Summer
- Summer 2027 - Second Third of Summer
- Summer 2027 - Second Half of Summer
- Summer 2027 - Third Third of Summer
Campus language
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A
- ACE
- Activities Commission, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events like concerts.
B
- Books & Bytes
- The cafe located inside Milne Library.
C
- Corner Pocket
- A recreational area in the MacVittie Union that also serves as a quick-service snack bar.
F
- Food Studio
- Food Studio North, a dining hall located on the north side of campus featuring various food stations.
- Fusion
- A popular global-cuisine station located within the Mary Jemison dining facility.
G
- GCAB
- Geneseo College Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events and concerts.
- GCVFD
- Geneseo Central Volunteer Fire Department, a local emergency service heavily staffed by student volunteers.
- GOLD
- Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development, a program offering leadership workshops and certificates.
M
- Max Market
- The convenience store and grab-and-go spot located in the MacVittie College Union.
- MJ
- Mary Jemison Dining Hall, a central dining location known for its variety.
- Monroe
- Monroe Hall, a centrally located residence hall known for its proximity to the academic quad.
N
- North Side
- The residence halls located closer to the academic buildings and Main Street, such as Monroe and Genesee.
O
- Onon
- Shorthand for Onondaga Hall, a suite-style residence hall on the south side of campus.
R
- RJ
- Red Jacket Hall, a large residence hall located on the south side of campus.
- RJ
- Red Jacket Dining Hall, located on the South Side of campus.
S
- SA
- Student Association, the primary student governing body that funds most campus clubs.
- South Side
- The cluster of residence halls located at the bottom of the hill, including Red Jacket, Niagara, and Onondaga.
T
- The Bear
- The bronze bear fountain on Main Street, a landmark and popular meeting spot for students.
- The Food Studio
- The main dining area within Letchworth Dining Hall.
- The G
- A common shorthand nickname for Geneseo used in casual conversation or social media.
- The Gazebo
- The structure behind the MacVittie Union famous for its views of the Genesee Valley sunset.
- The Hill
- The steep walk students must take to get from the South Side dorms to the academic buildings.
- The Lamron
- The student newspaper; its name is 'Normal' spelled backwards, a nod to Geneseo's history as a Normal School.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area surrounded by residence halls like Ontario, Genesee, and Wyoming.
- The Suites
- Refers to the suite-style living arrangements in buildings like Nassau, Suffolk, and Wayne.
- The Townhouses
- Saratoga Terrace, the apartment-style housing typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- The Valley
- The Genesee Valley, which provides the scenic backdrop for the campus and its famous sunsets.
W
- Wayne
- Wayne Hall, a residence hall located in the central campus area.
- WGMC
- The campus radio station, also known as Geneseo 90.1 FM.
- WNSU
- The campus radio station, 89.3 FM, run entirely by student staff.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brodie
- Brodie Hall, the building dedicated to fine arts, music, and theater.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- CAS
- Campus Auxiliary Services, the entity that manages dining, laundry, the bookstore, and ID cards.
- CIT
- Computing & Information Technology, the department responsible for campus Wi-Fi, email, and tech support.
- Doty
- Doty Hall, the administrative building housing Admissions and the President's Office.
- ISC
- The Integrated Science Center, housing the science departments and labs.
- KnightCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- KnightWeb
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- Milne
- Milne Library, the primary campus library and study hub.
- Retail Dollars
- A specific portion of the meal plan used for tax-free food purchases at on-campus retail cafes.
- Sturges
- Sturges Hall, one of the oldest academic buildings on campus, primarily used for humanities.
- The Loop
- The campus shuttle bus that runs in a circuit between the college and the village of Geneseo.
- The Union
- MacVittie College Union, the center for student life, offices, and dining.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 13 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.