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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
6 entries Aug 19 → Oct 9, 2026
Fall 2026 First Half Semester
Aug 19 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Oct 12 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Second Half Semester
Jan 13 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 First Half Semester
Jan 13 → May 8, 2027
Spring 2027
Mar 15 → May 8, 2027
Spring 2027 Second Half Semester
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B C M N S T B
Books & Brew The coffee shop located within the campus library. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes events like concerts and movies.
Cavs Short for Cavaliers, the official mascot and nickname for students. M
Martha Martha Randolph Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
McCraray McCraray Hall, often used as shorthand for the residence hall. N
NSLS The National Society of Leadership and Success, a common honor society on campus. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SMILE Student Mentors in Learning and Education, a peer mentoring program.
Smith Smith Dining Commons, the main buffet-style dining hall on campus. T
The Apartments The upperclassman apartment-style housing units located on the upper part of campus.
The Perch The retail dining area located in the Slemp Student Center featuring quick-service options.
The Rez The Bear Creek Reservoir, a nearby spot frequently used by students for hiking and outdoor recreation.
The Steps The numerous outdoor stairs connecting the lower and upper parts of the hilly campus. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
books_brew_cafe Books & Brew Cafe
CavsCard The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
chick_fil_a Chick-fil-A
Crockett Crockett Hall, an academic and administrative building.
hunter_j_smith_dining_commons Hunter J. Smith Dining Commons
Moodle The learning management system used by faculty to post assignments and grades.
Sandridge The Leonard W. Sandridge Science Center, housing science labs and classrooms.
Slemp The Slemp Student Center, the central hub for student activities and dining.
Smiddy Smiddy Hall, the main administrative building housing the Chancellor's office.
The Expo The David J. Prior Convocation Center, used for major events, graduation, and athletics.
The Highland The student-run media organization and newspaper on campus.
virginia_flats Virginia Flats
Zehmer Zehmer Hall, which houses various academic departments and classrooms. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 13 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise
UVA Wise Earns Top Virginia Rankings for Value and Affordability The college ranked first in Virginia for best value and best colleges with no application fee in the 2027 Niche rankings.
Sep 30, 2026
Read More UVA Wise Launches Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics A new 30-credit-hour graduate program combining technology management, AI, and business strategy launched for Fall 2026.
Aug 12, 2026
Read More Campus Improvements Welcome Students for Fall 2026 Major renovations to McCraray Hall and the addition of a $250,000 pickleball facility were completed over the summer.
Aug 13, 2026
Read More Campus Closed for Election Day on November 3, 2026. Campus Closed for Election Day on November 3, 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at The University of Virginia's College at Wise
"Danse Macabre" Halloween Exhibition November 3, 2026
An exhibition running from October 19 through November 6, 2026.
Skate Night November 4, 2026
A fun night of skating with music and good vibes, hosted by Baptist Collegiate Ministries.
Trivia Tuesday November 10, 2026
A competitive night of trivia for students to test their knowledge and win prizes.
Bedazzle a Book November 16, 2026
A creative DIY event where students can add sparkle and personality to their favorite books.
International Week: One Place that Changed Me November 16, 2026
Travel storytelling event for cultural credit during International Week.
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