Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First Part of Term
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second Part of Term
- Spring 2027 First Part of Term
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Second Part of Term
- Maymester 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer 2027 Full Term
- Summer Session II 2027
- Fall 2027 First Part of Term
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall 2027 Second Part of Term
- Spring Semester 2028
- Maymester 2028
- Summer Session I 2028
- Summer 2028 Full Term
- Summer Session II 2028
Campus language
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Showing 35 of 35 terms
B
- Battle of the Boulevard
- The intense athletic rivalry between Belmont University and nearby Lipscomb University.
- Bruin
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Belmont student.
- Bruin Bites
- A quick-service grab-and-go food location on campus.
- Bruin Bucks
- Currency loaded onto student IDs that can be used at both on-campus and select off-campus vendors.
- Bruin Link
- The online portal used by students to join clubs and track their WELL-Core progress.
- BruinLink
- The online platform used to manage student organizations and track event attendance for Convo credits.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a prominent cultural and social organization.
- BUMIC
- Belmont University Music Industry Coalition.
C
- Caldwell
- Caldwell Hall, a large apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
- Convo
- Convocation; the series of required events and lectures students must attend to earn graduation credits.
- Corner Court
- The on-campus convenience store and quick-service food stop.
- Curb Cafe
- The food court area in the Curb Event Center featuring Chick-fil-A and Sandella's.
D
- Declining Balance
- Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus dining locations.
G
- GPS
- Growth & Purpose for Students, an office providing academic advising and life coaching.
H
- Horrell
- Horrell Hall, an apartment-style residence hall.
O
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the administrative hub for student organizations and activities.
P
- Potter
- Potter Hall, a common residence for freshmen.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning major campus events.
- Sandella's
- The flatbread cafe located within the Johnson Center.
- SAPB
- Student Activities Programming Board, the group responsible for planning major campus events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- Tall Hall
- The 10-story residence hall officially named The Tall Hall, known for its views of Nashville.
- The Belmont Bubble
- The feeling of being isolated or sheltered within the campus community from the rest of Nashville.
- The Boulevard
- Belmont Boulevard, the main street bisecting the campus and home to local shops.
- The Bubble
- The 'Belmont Bubble,' referring to the tendency of students to stay within the campus social circle and rarely venture into Nashville.
- The Caf
- Harrington Place Dining Hall, the main buffet-style eatery on campus.
- The Commons
- The residential area housing upperclassmen, including Dickens and Horrell Halls.
- The Curb
- The Curb Cafe, a popular dining spot located in the Curb Event Center.
- The Fountain
- The large fountain in the center of campus, a common landmark for meeting up.
- The Gazebo
- A specific outdoor structure near the center of campus often used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Hill
- The cluster of traditional residence halls including Maddox, Wright, Heron, and Pembroke.
- The Lawn
- The grassy quad area between the JAAC and the Bell Tower, popular for studying and socializing.
- The South
- Refers to the South Campus residential area, primarily Thrailkill and Potter Halls.
- Thrailkill
- Thrailkill Hall, an upperclassman apartment-style residence hall.
W
- Well-Core
- The wellness-based curriculum requirement that students must complete for graduation.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- B-number
- The unique student identification number, which always begins with the letter B.
- Baskin
- The Randall and Sadie Baskin Center, housing the College of Law and various classrooms.
- betty_s_market
- Betty's Market
- Bruin Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Bruin Books
- The university's textbook rental program that provides all required materials for a flat fee per semester.
- Bruin Bucks
- Funds loaded onto a student ID card that can be used at campus retailers and select off-campus partners.
- Bruin Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and as a debit card for Bruin Bucks.
- Bruin ID
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- BruinLink
- The online platform used to manage student organizations and track Convocation attendance.
- Bunch
- The Lila D. Bunch Library.
- Campus Security
- The university's 24/7 safety department, often contacted for escorts or vehicle assistance.
- Declining Balance
- The portion of a meal plan that functions like cash at on-campus dining locations.
- FitRec
- The Gordon E. Inman Center fitness and recreation facilities.
- Gabby
- The Gabhart Student Center, which houses student services, the bookstore, and dining.
- Gabhart
- The Gabhart Student Center, home to the bookstore, post office, and student organization offices.
- harrington_place_dining
- Harrington Place Dining
- JAAC
- The Janet Ayers Academic Center, often pronounced like the name 'Jack'.
- Massey
- The Massey Business Center, home to the Jack C. Massey College of Business.
- McWhorter
- McWhorter Hall, which houses the health sciences and pharmacy programs.
- MyBelmont
- The central web portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial accounts.
- summer_dining_tent
- Summer Dining Tent
- The Beaman
- The Beaman Student Life Center, which contains the gym, rock wall, and student org offices.
- The Bell Tower
- The Tower at Belmont, a central landmark often used for navigation and campus traditions.
- The Curb
- The Curb Event Center, the arena used for basketball games, concerts, and large university gatherings.
- The Fit
- The fitness and weight room facility located on the second floor of the Beaman Student Life Center.
- The JAAC
- The Milton & Denice Johnson Center, which houses the Curb College and the campus cinema.
- Troutt
- The Troutt Theater, a primary venue for the Department of Theatre and Dance.
- WELL-Core
- The program of required co-curricular events (formerly called Convocation) that students must complete to graduate.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 28 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.