Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- Agnes
- Agnes Howard Hall, the historic upperclassman residence hall known for its distinctive architecture.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans events like concerts and movies.
D
- Doney
- Doney Hall, a residence hall typically housing first-year students.
F
- Fleming
- Fleming Hall, a residence hall located near the athletic facilities.
- French A
- The French A. See Dining Center, the main campus dining hall for meal plan users.
M
- McCuskey
- McCuskey Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
- Middleton
- Middleton Hall, a residence hall often used for upperclassman housing.
O
- Orange and Black
- The official school colors, frequently used to refer to school spirit or game days.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
- SLS
- Student Leadership and Service, the office overseeing campus involvement and volunteerism.
T
- The Bobcat
- The bronze bobcat statue on campus, a popular meeting spot and symbol of school spirit.
- The Claw
- The Cat's Claw, the retail dining and snack bar area located in the Benedum Campus Center.
- The Fountain
- The central campus fountain, often used as a landmark for meeting up with friends.
W
- WE LEAD
- A student leadership and community service program focused on social issues.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AMP
- The Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library, the primary academic research and study hub.
- Benedum
- The Benedum Campus Center, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
- Bobcat Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and library checkouts.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by professors for course materials and assignments.
- cat_s_claw_snack_bar
- Cat's Claw Snack Bar
- Christopher Hall
- Christopher Hall of Science, the primary building for STEM classes and labs.
- french_a_see_dining_center
- French A. See Dining Center
- Self-Service
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- The Chapel
- Wesley Chapel, the large campus chapel used for services and major ceremonies.
- The Pharos
- The student-run newspaper that provides campus news and updates.
- The Rock
- The Rockefeller Center, the main athletic complex housing the gym and fitness facilities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 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.