Academic calendar
Session 2025-26 runs Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Session 2025-26Relevant now
- Session 2026-27
- Summer Semester Session I 2026
- Summer Semester Session II 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
Campus language
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Showing 27 of 27 terms
A
- Allonians
- The formal and informal name for students and alumni of the university.
- AU
- The common shorthand and abbreviation for Allen University.
- AU
- Allen University, the common shorthand for the institution itself.
- AU Ambassadors
- Student representatives who lead campus tours and assist with recruitment.
B
- Band of Gold
- The university's marching band.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, responsible for organizing student events.
- Coppin
- Coppin Hall, a primary residence hall for students.
H
- Higgins
- Higgins Hall, a campus residence hall.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
P
- PWW
- Preston Warren Williams Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
R
- Reid
- Reid Hall, a campus residence hall.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a leadership group for campus athletes.
- SAB
- Student Activity Board, the organization responsible for planning campus events and programming.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- SIAC
- Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the athletic conference in which the university competes.
T
- The Blue and Gold
- The official university colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress codes.
- The C-Store
- The campus convenience store for quick snacks and essentials.
- The Caf
- The main campus dining hall located in the Reid Hall/Student Center area.
- The Canteen
- The central on-campus dining and social facility located in the Canteen Building.
- The Hive
- A nickname often used for the gymnasium or student center where students gather.
- The Hive
- The collective name for the residential community and campus life at Allen.
- The Student Center
- The central hub for dining and student social activities.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor area of campus where students gather for social events and university traditions.
U
- UNCF
- United Negro College Fund Pre-Alumni Council, a student organization supporting the university's mission.
W
- WDWW
- Wilma Delores Webb Williams Hall, a campus residence hall.
- Williams
- Williams Hall, a campus residence hall.
Y
- Yellow Jackets
- The official mascot of Allen University, used to refer to the student body and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Adams
- Adams Hall, a key academic or administrative building.
- Arnett
- Arnett Hall, the central administrative building housing the Office of the President.
- AU ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for building access and meal plans.
- CAMS
- The student information system (CAMS Enterprise) used for official academic and administrative data.
- Chappelle
- Chappelle Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark and the university's main assembly space.
- Dickerson-Smith
- The Dickerson-Smith Center, the campus gymnasium and athletic hub.
- Financial Clearance
- The mandatory process students must complete each semester to settle their accounts and be permitted to attend classes.
- Flipper
- Flipper Library, the university's primary library and research center.
- Gibbs
- Gibbs Hall, an academic building used for various classes and departments.
- Harden Street
- The primary thoroughfare where the Allen University campus is located in Columbia, SC.
- Jenzabar
- The backend administrative system students interact with through the MyAllen portal for academic records.
- John Hurst
- The John Hurst Adams Gymnasium, the campus athletic and event center.
- Late Start
- Refers to 8-week accelerated course sessions offered during the semester.
- My Allen
- The official online student portal used for accessing academic records, schedules, and financial aid.
- MyAllen
- The online student portal for accessing academic records, financial aid, and course registration.
- October/March Starts
- Specific mid-semester start dates for accelerated or late-start course sessions.
- Soda Cap
- The Soda Cap Connector, a specific COMET transit route that connects the campus to downtown Columbia attractions.
- The Business Office
- The campus office where students handle tuition payments and financial account issues.
- The COMET
- The public bus system in Columbia, SC, which provides transportation for students around the city.
- The Gym
- Dickerson-Bakker Hall, which houses the John Hurst Adams Gymnasium.
- The Portal
- Common shorthand for the MyAllen student information system.
- The Student Center
- The hub for student services, including the mailroom and dining services.
- Waverly
- The historic Waverly Hospital building, which has been renovated for university use.
- Winter Session
- A 100% online remote academic session held between the fall and spring semesters.
- Yellow Jacket Card
- The official student ID card used for campus access and meal plans.
- Yellow Jacket RAVE
- The campus-wide emergency alert and messaging system for safety and weather updates.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Session 2025-26 runs Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 26 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.