Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester (15-week session) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 7-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Semester (15-week session)Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 7-Week Session
- Winter 2027 SemesterWinter 2027 Session
- Spring 2027 First 7-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Semester (15-week session)
- Spring 2027 Second 7-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Session ISummer Session I 2027
- Summer 2027 Session IIISummer Session III 2027
- Summer 2027 Semester
- Summer 2027 Session IISummer Session II 2027
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- While the school acronym, it is also used locally to refer to the Black Student Union in inter-collegiate contexts.
- Bulldog Cafe
- The retail food court area in the Student Center featuring various fast-food options.
- Bulldog Nation
- The collective term for the Bowie State student body, alumni, and community spirit.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- CMRCC
- Christa McAuliffe Residential Conference Center, a residence hall often used for upperclassmen and guests.
H
- Haley
- Alex Haley Residential Complex, the largest residence hall on campus.
K
- Kennard
- Kennard Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
O
- Outtakes
- The on-campus convenience store for quick snacks and grab-and-go items.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
T
- The Cafe
- The main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Student Center.
- The Pub
- A social dining space often used for late-night food and student gatherings.
- The Torch
- The physical flame monument on campus that serves as a symbolic landmark and meeting spot.
- The Towers
- Collective name for the high-rise residence halls, specifically Harriet Tubman Hall and Dwight Oliver Holmes Hall.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor grassy area and quad where major social events, Greek life steps, and gatherings occur.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bulldog Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- bulldog_baja_grill
- Bulldog Baja Grill
- CLT
- Center for Learning and Technology, home to computer labs and various academic departments.
- CNSMN
- Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing, the university's state-of-the-art science facility.
- flo_s_bulldog_deli
- Flo's Bulldog Deli
- FPAC
- Fine and Performing Arts Center, the hub for music, theater, and visual arts.
- Handshake
- The primary online portal used by students for career services, internships, and job postings.
- home_skillet
- Home Skillet
- MARC
- The Bowie State MARC Train Station located on the edge of campus, providing rail access to DC and Baltimore.
- MLK
- Martin Luther King Jr. Communication Arts Center, housing communications and media programs.
- PeopleSoft
- The online student information system used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- saxbys
- Saxbys
- student_center_dining_hall
- Student Center Dining Hall
- The Library
- Thurgood Marshall Library, the main academic research building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester (15-week session) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 14 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.