Academic calendar
Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- All-Ath Party
- An annual social gathering and 'bash' for the seminary community.
- AOC
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the governing ecclesiastical body of the school.
- AOH
- Athenaeum of Ohio, the legal and historical name of the corporation.
B
- Bartlett
- The Bartlett Center, used for additional student housing and meeting space.
C
- Coffee Hour
- The daily social gathering in the dining area following morning liturgy.
- Community Nights
- Regular social gatherings held at the outdoor wood-fire pizza oven and pavilion.
E
- External
- A term sometimes used to refer to lay students who do not live on campus.
- External Forum
- Refers to the public aspects of a student's life and evaluation, as opposed to the 'Internal Forum' of confession and spiritual direction.
- Externals
- A term sometimes used to refer to lay students who attend classes but do not live on campus or participate in priestly formation.
- Externs
- A term used to describe lay students who commute to the campus for classes rather than living in the seminary.
F
- Fenwick
- Fenwick Hall, the primary residential wing for seminarians on campus.
- Formation
- The comprehensive four-pillar process (human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral) of preparing for the priesthood.
G
- GYMM
- A monthly laity-led spiritual group for those who have completed PMD training.
I
- Internal Forum
- Matters of conscience or confession that are kept strictly private from the school's external evaluation
- Internship Year
- A year spent away from campus working full-time in a parish as part of training.
L
- Lay students
- Students enrolled in the School of Theology who are not candidates for the priesthood.
- LPMP
- Lay Pastoral Ministry Program, the division for non-seminarian theological education.
M
- M.Div.
- Master of Divinity, the primary professional degree for those in the ordination program.
- MA
- Master of Arts, typically referring to the MA in Theology or Biblical Studies.
- Main
- The Main Seminary Building, which houses older dormitory rooms and administrative offices.
- Maly
- The Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library, often used to refer to the library staff or services.
- MAPL
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership degree program.
- MAPS
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree program
- MTS
- Master of Theological Studies, a common academic degree track for lay students.
- MTSM
- Mount St. Mary's Seminary, the primary identity and shorthand for the institution.
- Mullaney
- Mullaney Hall, the primary residential wing for seminarians.
P
- Pastoral Year
- A year-long internship spent working in a parish, typically occurring during the theology years.
- PMD
- Parish Missionary Disciples, a lay formation and training program.
- PPF
- Program of Priestly Formation, the set of national guidelines that govern student life and curriculum.
- Propaedeutic
- The introductory stage or year of the seminary program focused on spiritual foundation.
- Propaedeutic Stage
- A preliminary year of discernment and spiritual growth focused on prayer rather than heavy academics.
- Propaedeutic Year
- The initial, non-academic focused year of seminary intended for spiritual and human growth.
R
- Rubrics
- The specific instructions for liturgical rites, often used colloquially to refer to any strict set of rules or procedures.
S
- Seminary Wing
- The specific residential area of the main building designated for seminarians.
- Sems
- A common abbreviation for seminarians used in casual conversation and social media.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SOT
- The School of Theology, referring to the academic programs for lay students and permanent deacons.
- SST
- School of Theology, the academic division of the Athenaeum.
- St. Charles
- The St. Charles Borromeo residential wing for seminarians.
- St. Mary's
- The primary residential wing for seminarians located within the main building complex.
- St. Pius
- The St. Pius X residential wing for seminarians.
- STB
- Bachelor of Sacred Theology, an ecclesiastical degree offered in affiliation with the Angelicum
T
- The Ath
- Common student shorthand for the Athenaeum of Ohio.
- The Athenaeum
- The historical and overarching name for the entire institution and its schools.
- The Cloister
- The central courtyard and the surrounding covered walkways used for reflection and transit.
- The Cloister
- The private residential area of the seminary reserved for seminarians and faculty.
- The Coffee Shop
- The informal student lounge and social space located within the main building.
- The Hill
- The campus's physical location in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati.
- The House
- The residential community and living quarters for seminarians within the main building.
- The Mount
- The common shorthand name for Mount St. Mary's Seminary & School of Theology.
- The Mount
- While the name of the seminary, students often use this to refer to the residential community and campus life as a whole.
- The Ordo
- The daily liturgical calendar and schedule that dictates the prayer life of the community.
- The Prop
- Short for the Propaedeutic Year, the initial year of spiritual and communal focus for new seminarians.
- The Prop House
- The residence specifically designated for men in the Propaedeutic Stage of priestly formation.
- The Pub
- The on-campus social lounge used for informal student gatherings and recreation.
- The Ref
- Common student shorthand for the Refectory dining hall.
- The Refectory
- The main dining hall where communal meals are served for the seminary community.
- The Residence
- The general term for the on-campus housing area for students in formation.
- The Residence Wing
- The designated living quarters for seminarians located within the main campus complex.
- The Sem
- The residential wing of the main building where seminarians live.
- The Seminary
- Often used by lay students to refer to the residential portion of the building complex.
- The Seminary Wing
- The residential quarters within the main building where seminarians live during the Discipleship and Configuration stages.
- The Social Room
- A less formal area used for coffee, snacks, and community gatherings.
- The West
- Shorthand for Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West, used to distinguish it from the Maryland seminary of the same name.
- The Wing
- General shorthand for the specific residential hallways where students live.
- The Wings
- The residential hallways where seminarians live, typically divided by floor or formation stage.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Angelus
- The traditional prayer bell rung at noon and 6:00 PM, signaling a pause for prayer across campus.
- Bartel
- Bartel Hall, the large auditorium used for lectures, conferences, and community events.
- Bartel Hall
- The primary hall used for community gatherings, lectures, and large events.
- Bartlett
- The Bartlett Center, which houses administrative offices and classrooms.
- Bartlett Center
- The campus recreation building containing the gymnasium and fitness facilities.
- C-Club
- The student recreation and social lounge area located on the lower level.
- C-Day
- The day of Comprehensive Exams for graduating master's students.
- Cedar Point
- The historical name for the 75-acre campus site in the Mt. Washington neighborhood.
- External Placement
- The assignment of students to local parishes for weekend pastoral work.
- Fenwick
- The Fenwick Board Room or areas associated with the administrative wing.
- Fenwick Hall
- The administrative building housing offices and meeting rooms.
- Fenwick Room
- A prominent meeting and conference room named after Bishop Edward Fenwick.
- Flying Pig
- The annual Cincinnati marathon where the MTSM community participates as a team.
- Formation Friday
- A specific day in the schedule often reserved for community meetings or special speakers.
- House Jobs
- Communal service assignments (chores) required of all seminarians to maintain the campus.
- House Meeting
- Mandatory gatherings for the resident community to discuss internal affairs.
- Lauds
- Morning prayer, the standard start to the daily communal schedule.
- Liturgical Assignment
- The rotating schedule of duties (such as serving or reading) that students must perform during chapel services.
- Maly
- The Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library, the primary academic resource center.
- Maly
- The library where chalices belonging to the men soon to be ordained are traditionally displayed.
- Maly Library
- The Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library, the primary academic resource center on campus.
- Mount Up
- The official newsletter and branding used for campus updates and community news.
- Mt. Washington
- The local Cincinnati neighborhood where students go for off-campus food and services.
- Parish Assignment
- The local church where a student is sent for weekend or summer ministry experience.
- Pigeonholes
- The physical mail slots located in the main building for internal communication and student mail.
- Populi
- The web-based student information system used for accessing grades, course registration, and financial accounts.
- PPF
- The Program of Priestly Formation, the official USCCB document that governs the logistics and requirements of seminary life.
- Propaedeutic
- The initial year of seminary formation focused on spiritual growth before beginning major academic studies.
- Propaedeutic Stage
- The initial year of seminary life focused on spiritual and human growth before major academic studies begin.
- Propaedeutic Year
- The initial, preparatory year of the seminary program focused on spiritual and human growth before formal academic theology.
- Refectory
- The central hub for meals; School of Theology students are permitted to get beverages here between classes.
- Rubrics
- The specific instructions and rules for conducting liturgical services correctly.
- SafeParish
- The mandatory child protection training and certification required for all students and staff.
- St. Gregory the Great
- The main seminary chapel used for daily Mass and liturgical functions.
- St. Gregory's
- St. Gregory the Great Chapel, the main liturgical space on campus.
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- Student Dining Room
- The Angelus
- The bell rung three times daily (6am, 12pm, 6pm) to signal prayer.
- The Athenaeum
- The main historic building and campus complex.
- The Athenaeum
- The historical and legal name of the institution, often used interchangeably with the building itself.
- The Athenaeum Magazine
- The official publication used to share campus news, alumni updates, and theological reflections.
- The Bartlett
- The Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library and academic center.
- The Bartlett Center
- The Bartlett Center for Pastoral Engagement, used for community events and lay programs.
- The Bookstall
- The on-campus bookstore where students purchase required theological texts and liturgical supplies.
- The Breezeway
- The covered walkway connecting the main residential areas to the academic wings.
- The Business Office
- The administrative office for tuition, fees, and ID card issues.
- The Catholic Telegraph
- The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, frequently used for campus news and announcements.
- The Cloister
- The enclosed walkway connecting the main buildings, often used for quiet reflection.
- The Cloister
- The restricted residential areas of the building reserved for seminarians and faculty only.
- The Fenwick
- The Fenwick Center, a multi-purpose space used for conferences, lectures, and large gatherings.
- The Fenwick Boardroom
- A formal meeting space often used for administrative and board meetings.
- The Fenwick Center
- The campus facility dedicated to music, liturgy, and specific academic offices.
- The Gate
- The main entrance on Beechmont Avenue, often used as a landmark for arrivals.
- The Gatehouse
- The main security and reception point for visitors entering the campus grounds.
- The Handbook
- The Rule of Life or Student Handbook which governs the specific behavioral and academic expectations of the community.
- The Hill
- The physical campus location in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati.
- The Main Building
- The primary historic structure housing the chapel, refectory, classrooms, and administrative offices.
- The Main Office
- The central administrative hub located near the main entrance for student services and inquiries.
- The Maly
- The Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library, the campus's primary research facility.
- The Messenger
- The official institutional publication and newsletter used for campus-wide announcements.
- The Mount
- The common shorthand for the entire Mount St. Mary's Seminary & School of Theology campus.
- The Oratory
- A smaller chapel on campus used for private devotion and quiet prayer.
- The Ordo
- The official liturgical calendar and daily schedule that dictates the timing of prayer and community events.
- The Portress
- The main reception and security desk located at the front entrance of the building.
- The Sacristy
- The room where liturgical vestments and vessels are stored and where preparations for Mass occur.
- TV Mass
- The weekly televised Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption involving seminary personnel.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 66 approved campus terms and 65 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.