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Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 1887
- The 1887 Cafe, the campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products.
- 1887 Cafe
- The coffee shop in the Schultz Student Center that serves Starbucks products and light food.
B
- BC-CJP
- Bethel College Community for Justice and Peace, a student group focused on social justice and activism.
- BCA
- Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts, which offers community arts programming.
- BCAPA
- Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts, a community program for music and dance instruction.
- BCCJP
- Bethel College Community for Justice and Peace, a student organization focused on social justice and nonviolence.
- BCMA
- Bethel College Music Association, supporting the college's music programs.
- BCMC
- Bethel College Mennonite Church, the campus-adjacent church often involved in student programming.
- BeLonGTo
- The campus organization providing a safe space and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, an organization focused on supporting and celebrating Black student life.
- Bubbert
- The name of the Thresher mascot character.
- Bubbert Awards
- An annual campus awards ceremony celebrating student achievements and humor.
- Bubbert’s
- A local pizza and ice cream shop in North Newton that is a staple hangout for students.
- Bubberts
- The annual campus awards ceremony celebrating student achievements.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.
- CJP
- Community for Justice and Peace, a student organization focused on social justice and activism.
- Convo
- Short for Convocation, a mandatory series of educational and cultural presentations for students.
D
- DIVCO
- Development, Inclusion, and Values Council, a student-led group focused on campus diversity and belonging.
F
- Fall Fest
- Short for Fall Festival, the college's massive annual homecoming and community event.
G
- Goerz
- Goerz Hall, an apartment-style residence for upperclassmen.
H
- Haury
- Haury Hall, the largest residence hall on campus, primarily for first-year students.
K
- KBCU
- The student-run FM radio station (88.1 MHz) serving the campus and local community.
- KIPCOR
- Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, a renowned center based on campus.
M
- Marathon Monday
- A student tradition involving all-day drinking on the Monday following the end of the football season.
- MLA
- Mennonite Library and Archives, which preserves historical documents related to Mennonite studies.
- Mod
- A single unit within Warkentin Court, typically housing 7-9 students who share a common living area.
- Mod-mates
- Students who share a 'mod' (modular living unit) in Warkentin Court.
- Mojo's
- Mojo’s Coffee Bar, a popular on-campus coffee shop and social hub.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus social events.
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the group responsible for planning campus-wide social events.
- Schultz
- The Schultz Student Center, which houses the main dining facilities and the Thresher Shop.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
- Shalom
- A core campus value meaning 'human flourishing,' often cited in official and student discourse regarding community well-being.
T
- The 1887
- The 1887 Café, the campus coffee shop in Schultz Student Center (formerly known as Mojo's).
- The 1887 Cafe
- The campus coffee shop in Schultz Student Center (formerly Mojo's) that serves Starbucks products.
- The Bethel Challenge
- An unofficial student tradition/slang for attempting to take a shot of alcohol in every building on campus.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in the Schultz Student Center.
- The Green
- The central campus lawn used for recreation, events, and socializing.
- The Hub
- The central lounge and activity area located on the ground floor of Haury Hall.
- The Hub
- The central lounge area located on the first floor of Haury Hall, used for social activities and studying.
- The Lounge
- The snack bar and social area located within the Schultz Student Center.
- The Mods
- Modular housing units located on the north side of campus for upperclassmen.
- The Sand Creek Trail
- A popular walking and running trail that borders the campus, often just called 'the trail.'
- The Sun Deck
- A fenced-in outdoor deck at Haury Hall popular for student gatherings and sunbathing.
- The Thresher Way
- The campus-wide philosophy emphasizing community, faith, and service.
- Thresher
- The official mascot and the collective identity for Bethel students and athletes.
- Thresher Days
- The official name for the new student orientation program.
- Thresher Grill
- The snack bar and grill located in the Schultz Student Center for quick meals.
- Threshers
- The official nickname for Bethel College students, athletes, and alumni.
- Threshpys
- The annual awards night celebrating student-athlete achievements.
- Threshy
- The affectionate name for the college's Thresher mascot.
V
- Voth
- Voth Hall, a residence hall typically housing upper-division students.
W
- Wark
- Warkentin Court, a residence hall featuring suite-style living.
- Warkentin
- Warkentin Court, an apartment-style residence hall where students live in 'mods' of 7-9 people.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ad Building
- The Administration Building, the historic main building and focal point of campus.
- BIFL
- Basic Issues of Faith and Life, a required capstone course for all graduating seniors.
- Bubbert Awards
- An annual student-run film and arts awards ceremony hosted by the Student Activities Council.
- CA
- Community Assistant, the student staff members (equivalent to RAs) who live in and manage residence halls.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by faculty to post assignments and course materials.
- CAs
- Community Assistants, the student staff members who live in and manage the residence halls.
- Convo
- Convocation; a required assembly for students held regularly to earn necessary graduation credits.
- CRL
- Coordinator of Residence Life, the professional staff member overseeing campus housing.
- Fall Fest
- The college's major annual homecoming and community festival held in October.
- Interterm
- The intensive three-week academic session held during the month of January.
- Kauffman
- The Kauffman Museum, located across from the main campus, featuring tallgrass prairie and Mennonite history exhibits.
- Krehbiel
- Krehbiel Science Center, the primary facility for science and math classes.
- Late Night
- Refers to late-night programming and events organized by the Student Activities Council.
- Luyken
- Luyken Fine Arts Center, housing the music and drama departments.
- Mantz
- Mantz Library, the main campus library and study space.
- May Term
- An intensive three-week academic term held in May following the spring semester.
- Mem Hall
- Memorial Hall, a multi-purpose building used for performances and institutional communications.
- Memorial Hall
- A historic campus building used for performances and administrative offices.
- Moodle
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- MyBC
- The online student portal used for checking grades, financial aid, and registration.
- RD
- Resident Director, the professional staff member who oversees a specific residence hall.
- Sand Creek Trail
- A popular hiking and biking trail that runs through the campus woods.
- Schultz
- Schultz Student Center, the hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
- Surprise @ 5
- Spontaneous student activities and programming organized by the Student Activities Council.
- The Ad Building
- The Administration Building, the historic main building featuring the campus bell tower.
- The Green
- The central open lawn area of the campus, used for social gatherings and outdoor events.
- The Hub
- The central lounge and activity area located on the first floor of Haury Hall.
- The Sun Deck
- A fenced-in outdoor deck at Haury Hall used for student gatherings.
- The Threshpys
- The annual awards ceremony dedicated to recognizing student-athlete achievements.
- The Will
- The Will Family Academic Center, a central hub for classrooms and faculty offices.
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- The 1887 Cafe
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- Thresher Days
- The mandatory multi-day orientation program for all incoming first-year and transfer students.
- Thresher ID
- The official student identification card used for meal plans and building access.
- Thresher Link
- The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and grades.
- Thresher Shop
- The campus bookstore located in the Schultz Student Center where students buy textbooks and gear.
- Thresher Way
- The college's holistic program integrating academics, work experience, and faith formation.
- ThresherNet
- The campus-wide Wi-Fi network for student and faculty devices.
- WAC
- The Will Academic Center, which contains classrooms and a central atrium for studying.
- Will
- The Will Academic Center, which contains classrooms and a central atrium lounge.
- Will Family
- Will Family Academic Center, a renovated facility for classrooms and faculty offices.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 54 approved campus terms and 41 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.