Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Cal State TEACH Session 2026CalState TEACH Session Summer 2026Summer 2026 CalState TEACH SessionSummer 2026 CST Session
- REG Summer Session 2026Summer 2026 REG Session
- 9W1 Summer Session 20269WK Summer Session 2026Summer 2026 9W1 Session
- 4W2 Summer Session 2 20264WK Summer Session 2 2026Summer 2026 4W2 SessionSummer 2026 4WK Summer Session 2Summer Session II (4W2) 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
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A
- ASI
- Associated Students, Inc., the official student government body of Fresno State.
B
- Baker
- Baker Hall, one of the traditional-style dormitories on campus.
- Be Bold
- The university's official marketing slogan and rallying cry often seen on campus banners.
- Bulldog Born
- The first half of the popular 'Bulldog Born, Bulldog Bred' school pride chant.
- Bulldog Born, Bulldog Bred
- The traditional school chant and mantra used at sporting events and rallies.
- Bulldog Walk
- The path between the Save Mart Center and the stadium where fans greet the football team before games.
- Bulldog Wednesday
- The first Wednesday of every month when students receive a 20% discount at the Kennel Bookstore.
C
- CCGC
- Cross Cultural and Gender Center, an organization providing programs and services related to diversity and inclusion.
- CGE
- Center for Graduate Education, often used by students pursuing advanced degrees.
- Color Games
- An annual competitive event held during welcome week where residence halls compete for points.
- Community Living
- A general term for the on-campus residential area managed by Student Housing.
- Community Style
- Refers to the traditional red-brick residence halls (Baker, Graves, and Homan) featuring shared floor bathrooms.
D
- DISCOVERe
- The university's mobile technology program that integrates tablets into the classroom.
- Dog Days
- The mandatory new student orientation sessions held during the summer.
E
- EOP
- Educational Opportunity Program, providing support services for first-generation or low-income students.
F
- Fetch
- The mobile ordering app used by students to skip lines at campus dining locations.
- Flex Cash
- A form of campus currency included with meal plans, used like a debit card at various on-campus eateries.
- Free Speech Area
- The central plaza between the library and the USU, known for tabling, protests, and events.
- FSAA
- Fresno State Alumni Association, which manages the live mascot program and student engagement campaigns.
G
- Go Dogs
- The ubiquitous campus greeting, cheer, and sign-off used by the campus community.
- Graves
- Graves Hall, one of the three buildings in the Courtyard living area.
H
- Homan
- Homan Hall, a traditional-style residence hall often used by first-year students.
L
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center, the primary location for tutoring and academic success services.
N
- North Side
- Refers to the suite-style residence halls located on the north end of the housing complex (Ponderosa, Aspen, and Sycamore).
P
- Panda
- The Panda Express location inside the University Student Union food court.
- Paws
- Short for Paws-N-Go, the various convenience store locations across campus.
- Paws-N-Go
- The campus convenience stores located in the IT building and near the residence halls.
R
- Red Wave
- The collective name for the passionate fan base of Fresno State athletics.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student-led organization representing those living on campus.
- RSU
- Resnick Student Union, the newer student union facility opened in 2022.
S
- South Side
- Refers to the suite-style residence halls located on the south end of the housing complex (Sequoia, Cedar, and Birch).
- SRC
- Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- State
- Local shorthand for Fresno State, often used by residents and students in the Central Valley.
T
- The Atrium
- The central outdoor hub and common area for the University Courtyard residence halls.
- The Bucket
- The food court located in the lower level of the University Student Union (USU).
- The Bulldog
- Usually refers to the large bronze bulldog statue in front of the Save Mart Center, a common meeting spot.
- The Classics
- Refers to the traditional corridor-style dorms: Baker, Graves, and Homan halls.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area within the student housing complex where events and social gatherings occur.
- The Courtyards
- The traditional-style residence halls including Baker, Graves, and Homan halls.
- The DC
- The University Dining Hall, the primary buffet-style dining facility for students on meal plans.
- The Fountain
- The large water feature in front of the library, a primary landmark and meeting spot.
- The Free Speech Area
- The high-traffic concrete plaza between the Library and the USU used for protests, tabling, and events.
- The Halls
- The traditional corridor-style residence halls including Baker, Graves, and Homan.
- The Kennel
- The campus bookstore area which includes a convenience store and quick-service food options.
- The Pub
- The Bulldog Tavern, a campus spot for food and social gatherings located in the USU.
- The Red Wave
- The collective name for Fresno State's dedicated fan base and community.
- The Res
- Common shorthand for the Residential Dining Hall located within the housing atrium.
- The Res
- The Residence Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility for students with meal plans.
- The RSU Dining
- The dining options located in the newer Resnick Student Union, including The Habit Burger Grill.
- The Snack Bar
- Commonly refers to the quick-service food area within the University Student Union.
- The Square
- The Free Speech Area, a central outdoor plaza near the fountain used for protests and tabling.
- The Suites
- The suite-style living options in the North and South sections of campus housing, including Cedar and Birch halls.
- The UC
- The University Center food court, featuring various fast-food options.
- The UD
- The University Dining Hall, the primary buffet-style dining facility for residents.
- The Union
- The University Student Union, often used to refer to the dining and social hub of the campus.
- The USU
- The food court area within the University Student Union featuring various fast-food vendors.
- The V
- The green 'V' symbol on Bulldog helmets and logos, representing the Central Valley's agricultural heritage.
U
- UDH
- The University Dining Hall, the primary buffet-style dining facility for students on meal plans.
- University Courtyard
- The collective name for all on-campus residence halls at Fresno State.
- University Village
- An off-campus but university-affiliated apartment complex often referred to as UV.
- USU
- University Student Union, the organization and building that hosts student activities and services.
- USU Board
- The University Student Union Board of Directors, which oversees union operations and events.
- USU Food Court
- The dining area located within the University Student Union featuring various fast-food vendors.
- USU Productions
- The student-led programming board responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
- UV
- University Village, the off-campus student housing complex affiliated with the university.
V
- Victor E.
- Victor E. Bulldog, the university's live English Bulldog mascot.
- Vintage Days
- The university's massive annual three-day spring festival and open house.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bulldog Bucks
- A stored-value account on the Bulldog Card used for purchasing food, supplies, and services on campus.
- Bulldog Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, meal plans, and printing.
- Bulldog Connect
- The online platform used by students to schedule advising appointments and track academic progress.
- Bulldog Express
- The free campus shuttle service that transports students between various points on campus and parking lots.
- Bulldog Link
- The online platform used to discover student organizations and track campus involvement.
- Campus Pointe
- A retail and entertainment development adjacent to campus featuring restaurants, shops, and a movie theater.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials and assignments.
- DARS
- Degree Audit Reporting System, the online tool students use to track their progress toward graduation.
- DISCOVERe
- The campus mobile technology initiative that provides tablets and digital course materials to students.
- dunkin_university_center
- Dunkin' @ University Center
- Duo
- The two-factor authentication app required to log into all Fresno State digital services.
- FAX
- Fresno Area Express; students can ride these city buses for free by swiping their Bulldog Card.
- Gold Lot
- Restricted parking lots reserved for faculty and staff members.
- Green Lot
- Designated parking lots for students holding a standard semester or annual parking permit.
- Joyal
- The Joyal Administration Building, the central hub for admissions, financial aid, and records.
- MCL
- McLane Hall, a central academic building often used for science and health-related classes.
- McLane
- McLane Hall, a prominent academic building housing various science and health departments.
- MyFresnoState
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and paying tuition.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform used by students to schedule academic advising appointments.
- PB
- The Peters Business Building, home to the Craig School of Business.
- PBB
- Peters Business Building, the primary facility for the Craig School of Business.
- Peters
- The Peters Business Building, which houses the Craig School of Business.
- PHS
- The Professional Human Services building, housing various health and human services departments.
- Save Mart Center
- The large multi-purpose arena on the northeast edge of campus used for basketball games and concerts.
- Science II
- The Science II Building, a modern facility for chemistry and physics labs.
- SMC
- Save Mart Center, the large multi-purpose arena used for basketball games and major concerts.
- starbucks_the_library
- Starbucks @ The Library
- taco_bell_resnick_student_union
- Taco Bell @ Resnick Student Union
- The Joyal
- The Joyal Administration Building, which houses admissions, financial aid, and the registrar.
- The Kennel
- A nickname for the Valley Children's Stadium (Bulldog Stadium) or the student section within the arena.
- The Kennel
- The campus bookstore (The Kennel Bookstore) and the nickname for the student section at athletic events.
- The Library
- The Fresno State Library (formerly Henry Madden Library), the main study and research building.
- The North Gym
- The primary building for the Kinesiology department and various athletic offices.
- The Peters
- The Peters Business Building, home to the Craig School of Business.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.
- The RSU
- The Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union, the newer student union building.
- The Save Mart Center
- The large on-campus arena used for basketball games, concerts, and graduation.
- The SMC
- Save Mart Center, the large on-campus arena used for basketball games, concerts, and graduation.
- The Square
- The Free Speech Area located in front of the library, often used for tabling and events.
- university_dining_hall_udh
- University Dining Hall (UDH)
- V-Line
- The bus service that provides transportation between Visalia and the Fresno State campus for commuters.
- V-Lot
- Designated visitor parking lots where specific permits or hourly payments are required.
- Virtual Permit
- The university's paperless parking system where a vehicle's license plate serves as the permit.
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 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 67 approved campus terms and 43 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.