Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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B
- Berkshire
- Berkshire Hall, one of the campus residential facilities.
- Branch
- Branch Hall, a traditional residence hall often used for upperclassmen.
E
- Eagle Pride
- The standard expression of school spirit, referring to the college mascot.
N
- New Dorm
- A common student reference to the Residential Village compared to older residence halls.
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the 'Divine Nine' Greek organizations on campus.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- TCAC
- Tougaloo College Ambassadors for Change, a student leadership and service organization.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in Warren Hall.
- The Gate
- The main entrance of the college, often used as a symbolic reference to the campus community and its history of activism.
- The Grill
- The quick-service dining option typically located in the Owens Health and Wellness Center.
- The Loo
- A common affectionate nickname for Tougaloo College used by students and alumni.
- The Village
- The Residential Village, the primary modern housing complex on campus.
- Tougaloo Nine
- A reference to the historic group of students who staged a 1961 sit-in, often cited in campus culture as a point of pride.
U
- UNCF
- United Negro College Fund, which has a highly active student pre-alumni council on campus.
W
- Warren
- Shorthand for Warren Hall, where the primary dining services are housed.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BGT
- The Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center, a major hub for classes and faculty offices.
- Eagle Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- JATRAN
- The Jackson Transit System bus service that provides transportation between the campus and the city of Jackson.
- Kinnard
- Kinnard Hall, which houses various academic departments and offices.
- resident_dining_hall
- Resident Dining Hall
- TC Web
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- The Mansion
- The historic main administration building and the oldest structure on campus.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor area of campus where major social gatherings and Greek life events occur.
- Woodworth
- Woodworth Chapel, the spiritual and assembly center of the campus.
- Zenobia
- The Zenobia Coleman Library, the main campus library.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 10 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.