Academic calendar
Fall I 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall I 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall II 2026
- Spring I 2027
- Spring 2027
- Spring II 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer I (May-Aug) 2027
- Fall I 2027
- Fall 2027
- Fall II 2027
- Spring I 2028
- Spring 2028
- Spring II 2028
- Summer I 2028
- Summer I (May-Aug) 2028
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events.
D
- Daisy Chain
- A long-standing tradition where sophomores carry a chain of daisies for the graduating seniors.
- Davison
- Davison Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
E
- Evens
- Students graduating in an even-numbered year; the counterparts to the 'Odds' in campus traditions.
J
- Jensen
- Jensen Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
M
- McElwain
- McElwain Hall, a residence hall known for its central campus location.
O
- Odds
- Students graduating in an odd-numbered year; a core part of the school's 'Odds and Evens' tradition.
- Orchesis
- The campus modern dance ensemble and student organization.
P
- Prentis
- Prentis Hall, a residence hall on the Wilson campus.
R
- Riddle
- Riddle Hall, a residence hall typically used for student housing.
S
- Sarah's
- Sarah's Coffeehouse, a popular spot for coffee and light snacks located in the library.
- South
- South Hall, a residence hall primarily for upper-level students.
T
- The Phoenix
- The official mascot and symbol of Wilson College, often used to refer to the student body.
V
- VMT Club
- Veterinary Medical Technology Club, a major-specific organization for one of Wilson's most popular programs.
W
- WCGA
- Wilson College Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- White Dinner
- A formal dinner tradition held in the fall for the campus community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brooks
- Brooks Science Center, the main facility for science labs and classrooms.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
- jensen_dining_hall
- Jensen Dining Hall
- Lenfest
- Lenfest Commons, the student union building containing the bookstore and student mailboxes.
- Lortz
- Lortz Hall, which houses various academic departments and classrooms.
- Phoenix Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Starfish
- The online platform used for academic advising, scheduling appointments, and tracking progress.
- The Library
- John Stewart Memorial Library, the central academic and study hub.
- The Well
- The campus Health and Wellness Center providing medical and counseling services.
- the_cafe_sarah_s_coffeehouse
- The Cafe @ Sarah's Coffeehouse
- Warfield
- Warfield Hall, an administrative and academic building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall I 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 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.