Academic calendar
Balwin / Edmonton Public Schools School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 24, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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B
- Berea
- The surrounding city, often used to refer to off-campus activities or local life.
- Berea Bubble
- The feeling of being socially or culturally confined to the small campus and the town of Berea.
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, a student organization promoting cultural awareness.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization dedicated to supporting Black students and cultural awareness.
- BW
- The standard shorthand for Baldwin Wallace University.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans concerts, comedians, and campus events.
- Carmel
- Carmel Living Learning Center, a residence hall focused on academic communities.
- Connie
- Constitution Hall, a residence hall on the north side of campus.
- Cyber
- The Cyber Cafe, a coffee and snack spot located in Ritter Library.
D
- Davidson
- Davidson Hall, a residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
F
- Findlay
- Findlay Hall, a primary residence hall for first-year students.
- Findley
- Findley Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance portion of the student meal plan.
- Flo-Bar
- Florence and Barbara Halls, two connected residence halls often treated as one unit by students.
- Front Street
- Common shorthand for the university-owned apartments located at 216 Front Street.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek community on campus.
- FYE
- First-Year Experience, the program and peer leaders assisting new students.
H
- Heritage
- Heritage Hall, a modern residence hall located near the center of campus.
J
- Jack's
- Jack's Corner, a convenience store and quick-service food outlet in the Union.
- Jackets
- Short for Yellow Jackets, the university's mascot and student identity.
K
- Kohler
- Kohler Hall, a residence hall located near the Conservatory.
L
- Lang
- Lang Hall, a historic residence hall on the north side of campus.
- Lang
- The dining room located within Lang Hall.
- Lang Dining
- The dining facility located within Lang Hall, often used for specific meal times.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living on campus.
S
- Saylor
- Saylor Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
- SG
- Student Government, the representative body for the Baldwin Wallace student population.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- SGB
- Student Government Board, the representative body for the student population.
- Stinger
- The name of the university's Yellow Jacket mascot.
- Stros
- Shorthand for Strosacker Hall, the student union building.
T
- The Berea Bubble
- The feeling of being isolated or contained within the small-town environment of Berea and the BW campus.
- The Bubble
- The 'Berea Bubble,' referring to the self-contained feeling of the campus within the city of Berea.
- The Con
- Refers to both the Conservatory building and the specific student culture within it.
- The Cyber
- The Cyber Cafe, a coffee and snack spot located within Ritter Library.
- The Flats
- The Baldwin Wallace Apartments, typically housing upperclassmen.
- The Grind
- The Grind Coffee House, a popular student-run or campus-affiliated coffee shop.
- The Hive
- A snack bar and social hub located on the lower level of the Union.
- The Market
- The Union Market, a retail-style dining location in the Strosacker College Union.
- The Nest
- Buzzard's Nest, a late-night snack bar and grill in the Union.
- The Quad
- The central grassy areas (North and South) where students congregate in warm weather.
- The Train
- The frequent, loud freight trains that pass through the center of campus.
- The Union
- The main dining hall located within the Strosacker College Union.
- Trained
- The act of being late to class or an event because a train was blocking the campus railroad crossing.
U
- UPB
- University Programming Board, the student group that plans major campus events.
Y
- Yellow Jacket
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any BW student.
- Yellow Jackets
- The official mascot and collective name for BW students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- balwin_school_breakfast_club
- Balwin School Breakfast Club
- BW Alert
- The emergency notification system for campus safety and weather updates.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
- Handshake
- The online platform used by the Career Center for student jobs and internships.
- Jacket Card
- The official student ID used for meal plans, building access, and campus printing.
- Jacket Express
- The student ID card system used for building access and as a debit card for campus purchases.
- Jackets Card
- The official Baldwin Wallace University student identification card required for building access and meals.
- Kamm
- Kamm Hall, which houses business and education departments.
- Kulas
- Kulas Musical Arts Building, a primary facility for the Conservatory.
- Lou Higgins
- The Lou Higgins Center, the main athletic and recreation facility.
- Malicky
- The Malicky Center for Social Sciences.
- Marting
- Marting Hall, the historic main building for humanities.
- MyBW
- The internal web portal used by students to check grades, register for classes, and manage financial aid.
- One Stop
- The central service center for financial aid, registration, and student accounts.
- Ritter
- Ritter Library, the main campus library.
- Ritter
- Ritter Library, the primary academic resource and study center on campus.
- Safe Ride
- The campus security service that provides late-night escorts for students.
- SafeRide
- The campus security escort service providing safe transportation for students at night.
- Strosacker
- The Strosacker College Union, the central hub for student activities and dining.
- Telfer
- Telfer Hall, which houses science classrooms and labs.
- The AC
- The Academic Center, a central building for classes and faculty offices.
- The Con
- The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music.
- The Exponent
- The student-run campus newspaper.
- The Rec
- The Lou Higgins Recreation Center, the main campus gym and athletic facility.
- The Rec
- The Lou Higgins Recreation Center, the main gym and athletic facility.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Balwin / Edmonton Public Schools School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 24, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 47 approved campus terms and 25 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.