Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Pre-Session 2027Summer Pre-Session 2027
- Summer 1st 4-Week Session 2027
- Summer 6-Week Session 2027
- Summer 8-Week Session 2027
- Summer 2nd 4-Week Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Pre-Session 2028Summer Pre-Session 2028
- Summer 1st 4-Week Session 2028
- Summer 6-Week Session 2028
- Summer 8-Week Session 2028
- Summer 2nd 4-Week Session 2028
Campus language
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B
- Bay-Hen
- The combined residential complex of Bayliss and Henninger Halls.
C
- Corbin-Olson
- The twin-tower residence hall complex housing the main dining center on the south side of campus.
D
- Dining Dollars
- The flexible spending portion of a student's meal plan used at retail dining locations.
G
- Grote
- Grote Hall, a residence hall known for its suite-style living arrangements.
L
- L-W
- Lincoln and Washington Halls, often referred to together as a single residential community.
- Leathernecks
- The official nickname for WIU students and athletes, derived from the U.S. Marine Corps.
M
- MCC
- The Multicultural Center, which houses various cultural organizations and resources.
O
- OPS
- Office of Public Safety, the campus police department responsible for security and emergency response.
- OSA
- Office of Student Activities, the hub for joining clubs and student organizations.
P
- Purple and Gold
- The official school colors, used as a shorthand for school spirit.
R
- Rocky
- The name of the university's live bulldog mascot and the costumed mascot.
- Rocky Dollars
- A debit-like account on the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner merchants.
- Rocky's
- Rocky's Grill, a popular quick-service dining location found in the University Union.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
T
- Tanner
- Tanner Hall, a high-rise residence hall often used for first-year students.
- The Lodge
- The Corbin-Olson Dining Center, the primary dining hall for students living on the south side of campus.
- The Q
- The Quad, the central grassy area of campus used for events and socializing.
- The Square
- The downtown Macomb Courthouse Square, the primary off-campus social and nightlife destination.
- The Union
- The University Union Food Court, which houses various retail dining options like Burger King or Qdoba.
U
- UUB
- University Union Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events and entertainment.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- corbin_olson_dining_center
- Corbin-Olson Dining Center
- Currens
- Currens Hall, the main building for physical sciences like chemistry and physics.
- Go West
- The fare-free bus system that provides transportation around campus and throughout the city of Macomb.
- Knoblauch
- Knoblauch Hall, home to agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and military science.
- Leatherneck ID
- The official student identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Malpass
- The Leslie F. Malpass Library, the main campus library known for its unique six-pointed star architecture.
- Purple Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- STARS
- Student Transcript Access and Reporting System, the online portal for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- Stipes
- Stipes Hall, the primary building for the College of Business and Technology.
- The Rec
- The Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, the main gym and fitness facility.
- The Union
- The University Union, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- thompson_dining_center
- Thompson Dining Center
- university_union_food_court
- University Union Food Court
- Western Online
- The university's learning management system (Brightspace) used for course materials and assignments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 14 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.