Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winterim 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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A
- ASCE
- American Society of Civil Engineers, a student chapter for engineering majors.
B
- BILSA
- College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture.
- Bridgeway
- Bridgeway Commons, a semi-suite style residence hall that also houses a major dining facility.
- Bridgeway
- The primary buffet-style dining hall located within Bridgeway Commons.
- Bubbler
- The common Wisconsin term used by students for a water fountain.
C
- CPB
- Campus Programming Board, the student-led group that organizes major campus events and entertainment.
D
- Dobson
- Dobson Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
E
- EMS
- College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
G
- GWAM
- Greenwood Avenue Market, a convenience store and cafe located in the lower level of Glenview Commons.
H
- Hickory & Main
- A retail coffee and snack location situated on the ground floor of Ullsvik Hall.
J
- J-Café
- The coffee and snack shop located in Ullsvik Hall.
K
- Kristine's Kafe
- A convenience store and grab-and-go dining spot located in Rountree Commons.
L
- LAE
- College of Liberal Arts and Education.
- Lighting the M
- A homecoming tradition where the giant 'M' is illuminated with torches.
M
- McGregor
- McGregor Hall, a traditional-style residence hall offering single rooms.
- Melcher
- Melcher Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
- Miners Cafe
- The specific grill/cafe menu found inside the Greenwood Avenue Market (GWAM).
- Morrow
- Morrow Hall, a traditional residence hall located near the center of campus.
P
- Pete
- Pioneer Pete, the university's pickaxe-wielding mascot.
- PIC
- Pioneer Involvement Center, the hub for student organizations and campus activities.
- Pioneer
- The official mascot and the collective term for all students and alumni of the university.
- Pioneer Haus
- A dining location within the Markee Pioneer Student Center featuring pub-style food.
- Pioneer Provisions
- The on-campus food pantry available to students facing food insecurity.
- Pioneers
- The official nickname for UW-Platteville students and athletic teams.
- Porter
- Porter Hall, a traditional-style residence hall known for hosting 'Vegas Night'.
R
- Rountree
- Rountree Commons, a suite-style residence hall located on the edge of campus.
S
- SA
- Student Association, the student government body representing the student voice to administration.
- South
- South Hall, one of the traditional-style residence halls on campus.
- Southwest
- Southwest Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upper-division students.
- Stations
- The all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located within Bridgeway Commons.
- SUFAC
- Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee, the group responsible for distributing student fees to organizations.
- SWE
- Society of Women Engineers, a prominent professional organization on campus.
T
- The Greenhouse
- A retail dining location in the Markee specializing in salads and fresh options.
- The M
- The world's largest limestone letter 'M' located on Platteville Mound; a major site for student hiking and traditions.
- The Markee
- The Markee Pioneer Student Center, which houses multiple retail dining options like the Pioneer Grill.
- The Mound
- Platteville Mound, the geological feature where 'The M' is located.
- TYME machine
- A regional term for an ATM, still frequently referenced by local students.
W
- Wilgus
- Wilgus Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
- WSUP
- The campus radio station, 90.5 FM 'The Edge'.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Boebel
- Boebel Hall, the primary building for biology and physical science labs.
- Campus Cash
- A declining balance on the Pioneer Card used for non-food expenses like printing and laundry.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used by instructors for course materials and assignments.
- CFA
- Center for the Arts, the main building for music, theatre, and art programs.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at any campus dining location.
- Doudna
- Doudna Hall, an academic building primarily used for humanities and social sciences.
- Karrmann
- Karrmann Library, the university's main research and study library.
- Ottensman
- Ottensman Hall, the main building for engineering and mathematics classes.
- Otts
- Ottensman Hall, the primary building for engineering, mathematics, and science programs.
- PASS
- Pioneer Administrative Software System, the online portal for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- Passport Funds
- Declining balance funds loaded onto the Pioneer Passport for use at campus dining and retail locations.
- Pioneer Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and laundry.
- Pioneer Passport
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Pioneer Portal
- The online student dashboard used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- PioneerLink
- The online database and management system for all student clubs and organizations.
- The Markee
- The Markee Pioneer Student Center, the primary hub for student life and services.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus service providing transportation between residence halls, academic buildings, and local shopping.
- Ullsvik
- Ullsvik Hall, which houses administrative offices, the Chancellor's office, and dining.
- Williams
- Williams Fieldhouse, the main athletic and recreation facility on campus.
- Winterim
- The optional three-week academic session held during the month of January.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 20 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.