Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 27, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 24 of 24 terms
A
- AC2
- Albright College Activities Council, the organization responsible for planning campus events.
- ACRE
- Albright Creative Research Experience; a program for undergraduate research and creative projects.
C
- Crowell
- Crowell Hall, a campus dormitory.
- CSA
- Commuter Student Association, a group dedicated to the interests of commuting students.
D
- Dining Hall
- The primary campus-wide dining facility located in the Student Center.
I
- ISA
- International Students Association, supporting the college's international student body.
J
- Jake's
- Jake's Place (snack bar) or Jake's Java (coffee bar) located in the McMillan Student Center.
K
- Kraras
- Kraras Hall, a campus residence hall often used by upperclassmen.
L
- Lion
- The nickname for an Albright student or athlete.
- Lion Hall
- A five-story, suite-style residence hall located near the stadium.
M
- Mohn
- Mohn Hall, a traditional student residence building.
N
- North
- North Hall residence hall.
O
- OSIL
- Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, the hub for clubs and student engagement.
P
- Peg's
- Peg's Café, a dining location in the Schumo Center featuring healthy food options.
- POP
- Peer Orientation Person; a student mentor who guides incoming students during Welcome Weekend.
R
- Rockland Market
- The campus convenience store and market.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a voice for student-athletes within the athletics department.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the elected body representing student interests.
- Smith
- Smith Hall, a residential building on the campus.
- South
- South Hall residence hall.
- Spark
- Refers to the 'Ignite your spark' brand identity used to describe student potential and success.
T
- The Experience
- A shorthand for the 'Albright Experience' or the co-major curriculum structure.
- The Woods
- The Woods Apartments, a residential complex for upperclassman students.
W
- Walton
- Walton Hall, one of the primary residential facilities for students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- CFA
- The Center for the Arts, the focal point for visual and performing arts programs.
- Gingrich
- The Gingrich Library, the college's primary research and study facility.
- Handshake
- The primary platform used by students for job and internship searching.
- Kelchner
- Kelchner Field, the home of Albright's baseball team.
- Lion Card
- The official Albright ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and vending.
- Lion Records
- The college's student-run record label.
- Masters
- Masters Hall, a central academic building on campus.
- McMillan
- The Lex O. McMillan III Student Center, the main campus hub for activities and dining.
- mcmillan_dining_hall
- McMillan Dining Hall
- Ready to Roar
- The summer orientation and onboarding days for new students.
- Roessner
- Roessner Hall, home to business, accounting, and economics departments.
- Schumo
- The Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being, the campus gym and wellness facility.
- Shirk
- Gene Shirk Stadium, the home venue for Albright's football and track teams.
- Spark Certificates
- Specialized academic credentials offered for career-readiness.
- Welcome Weekend
- The move-in and orientation period at the start of the fall semester.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 27, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 15 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.