Academic calendar
Fall 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- RHM Summer 2026
- Online Summer 2 2026
- Fall 1 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026
- RHM Fall 2026
- RHM Winter 2026
- Winter Session 2027
- Spring 2027
- Summer Session 2027 - First Session
- Summer Session 2027 - Second Session
Campus language
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- 802
- Vermont's sole area code, often used as a symbol of state pride on apparel and stickers.
A
- AMS
- The Lyndon chapter of the American Meteorological Society, a prominent professional development club for meteorology students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events like trivia and craft nights.
- Common Grounds
- Common Grounds Café, a student-favorite coffee shop and late-night retail cafe on the Johnson campus.
- Creemee
- The Vermont term for soft-serve ice cream, a staple treat for students often found in maple flavor.
F
- Fireside
- Fireside Café, a retail dining option located in the Campus Center at Castleton.
- Flatlander
- A term used by locals and students to describe anyone from out of state, particularly those from urban areas.
H
- Huden
- Huden Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on the Castleton campus.
M
- Morey
- Morey Dining Hall, the main dining facility located on the Randolph campus.
- Mud Season
- The 'fifth season' in Vermont occurring in spring when melting snow turns unpaved roads and paths into deep mud.
O
- Old Dorm
- The literal name and common shorthand for the historic residence hall located near the front entrance of the Randolph campus.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group where student-athletes provide feedback on their collegiate experience.
- SERVE
- A student organization on the Johnson campus focused on community service and volunteerism.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body across all VTSU campuses.
- Stearns
- Stearns Dining Hall, the main dining hall on the Johnson campus, known for its wood-fired pizza.
- Stevens
- Stevens Dining Hall, the primary dining location for students on the Lyndon campus.
- Stick Season
- The period in late autumn after the leaves have fallen but before the first significant snowfall.
T
- The Hoff
- Hoff Hall, a residence hall on the Castleton campus known for its modern amenities and proximity to athletic fields.
- The Houses
- Refers to the pod-style residence halls on the Castleton campus, such as Audet House.
- The Kingdom
- Refers to the Northeast Kingdom (NEK), the rural and scenic region of Vermont where the Lyndon campus is located.
- The Nest
- The Hornet's Nest, a retail snack bar and grill located on the Lyndon campus.
- The Suites
- Commonly used to refer to the suite-style residence halls on the Lyndon campus, including Arnold and Bayley halls.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and view grades.
- DUO
- The multi-factor authentication (MFA) app required for all students to log into university systems.
- GMT
- Green Mountain Transit, the public bus system that provides transportation services near several VTSU campuses.
- Martinetti
- Martinetti Hall, a multi-use building on the Johnson campus containing administrative offices and student apartments.
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- Morey Dining Hall
- Rave Guardian
- The mobile app used by the university for emergency alerts, campus safety notifications, and weather closures.
- Ride Ready
- The mobile app used by students to access and activate bus passes for the GMT system.
- SHAPE
- The Student Health and Physical Education building, which houses athletic and fitness facilities on both the Randolph and Lyndon campuses.
- The Coffee Cottage
- Moriarty House on the Castleton campus, which serves as a popular student coffee shop.
- VSC Account
- The single login and 7-digit ID number used to access email, Canvas, and the VSCS Portal.
- Woodruff
- Woodruff Hall, the iconic administrative and academic building on the Castleton campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 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.