Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Mod I
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Mod II
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bexley
- The surrounding suburban city where Capital is located, often used to refer to the local neighborhood vibe.
- Bexley Bubble
- The phenomenon of students rarely leaving the immediate affluent neighborhood of Bexley surrounding the campus.
C
- CAB
- Capital Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.
- Cap
- The common shorthand name for Capital University used by students and alumni.
- CAP
- Capital Activities Panel, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events.
- Cap Fam
- A term used to describe the close-knit community and supportive culture among students and staff.
- Cotterman
- Cotterman Hall, a residence hall primarily housing first-year students.
- Cru
- Cru Café, a dining location in the Convergent Media Center serving coffee and light fare.
- Cru 51
- A campus dining spot known for late-night options and grilled items.
- Cru Bistro
- A dining option within the Student Union offering made-to-order items like burgers and fries.
- Cru Cafe
- A retail dining location in the Student Union offering coffee, sandwiches, and grab-and-go items.
- Cru5h
- A late-night retail dining location in the Student Union known for burgers, wings, and snacks.
D
- DPhiE
- Delta Phi Epsilon, one of the active social sororities on campus.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.
L
- Lohman
- Lohman Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
M
- Main Street
- The stretch of Main St. in Bexley that borders campus, home to local shops and restaurants.
- MDR
- The Main Dining Room located in the Harry C. Moores Student Union.
O
- One Main
- One Main Café, a retail dining spot in the Student Union known for custom sandwiches and salads.
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the administrative hub for clubs and organizations.
P
- PHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities.
- PRSSA
- Public Relations Student Society of America, a professional development organization for communications students.
S
- S-A
- Saylor-Ackermann Hall, a large residence hall complex that also houses the main dining room.
- SA
- Student Ambassadors, a group of students who lead tours and assist with admissions events.
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of varsity athletes.
- Saylor
- Saylor-Ackermann Hall, a traditional residence hall often referred to by its first name.
- Saylor-Ack
- Saylor-Ackermann Hall, a primary residence hall for first-year students.
- Schaff
- Schaff Hall, a residence hall located near the Conservatory of Music.
- SG
- Student Government, the elected body representing student interests to the administration.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
T
- The Bubble
- The 'Bexley Bubble,' referring to the safe, affluent, and somewhat isolated feel of the surrounding neighborhood.
- The Cap
- A common shorthand name for Capital University used by students and alumni.
- The Commons
- Capital Commons, the university-owned apartment complex for upperclassmen.
- The Fountain
- The central campus fountain, a primary landmark and meeting spot for students.
- The Fountains
- The landmark water feature located between the library and the union, a common meeting spot.
- The Main
- Refers to Main Street in Bexley, the primary commercial strip adjacent to campus with shops and restaurants.
- The Mezz
- The Mezzanine, an upper-level dining area in the Student Union offering quick-service options.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Battelle
- Battelle Hall, the primary building for science and nursing laboratories and classrooms.
- Bexley Beat
- The university-operated shuttle service providing transportation for students around the Bexley and Columbus area.
- Blackmore
- Blackmore Library, the main campus library and study center.
- Cap Bucks
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the Cap Card for use at retail dining locations and laundry.
- Cap Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal swipes, and 'Cap Cash'.
- CapBucks
- A declining balance account on the CapCard used for tax-free food purchases on campus.
- CapCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- capital_grounds
- Capital Grounds
- CMC
- The Convergent Media Center, a high-tech facility for media, art, and communication programs.
- COTA
- The Central Ohio Transit Authority bus system, which students use to travel to downtown Columbus.
- CU Alert
- The university's emergency notification system for weather closures or safety issues.
- Handshake
- The primary online platform used by the career development office for job postings and internship searches.
- iCap
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- iCapital
- The internal student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and financial aid.
- Kerns
- Kerns Religious Life Center, the campus chapel and home to spiritual life offices.
- Main Street
- The primary thoroughfare bordering campus, home to local shops and restaurants frequently visited by students.
- main_dining_room_capital_court
- Main Dining Room (Capital Court)
- one_main_caf
- One Main Café
- Public Safety
- The campus police department responsible for security, parking enforcement, and emergency alerts.
- Ruff
- The Ruff Learning Center, which houses classrooms and academic support services.
- The Cap Center
- The Capital Center, the university's multi-purpose athletics and recreation complex.
- The Chimes
- The student-run newspaper providing campus news and student perspectives.
- The CMC
- The Convergent Media Center, a high-tech facility housing media production, music technology, and the student newspaper.
- The Con
- The Conservatory of Music, the hub for Capital's music performance and education programs.
- The Hub
- The online engagement platform (Presence) where students find campus events and manage student organizations.
- The Law Shuttle
- A scheduled shuttle service that transports students between the main Bexley campus and the Capital University Law School in downtown Columbus.
- The Lib
- Blackmore Library, the primary academic research and study hub on campus.
- The Union
- The Harry C. Moores Student Union, the central building for dining, mail, and student activities.
- Troutman
- Troutman Hall, an academic building housing various departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 36 approved campus terms and 29 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.