Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Full Semester runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Term 1
- Summer 2026 Full SemesterRelevant now
- Summer Semester 2026
- Summer 2026 Term 2
- Fall 2026 Term 1
- Fall 2026 Full Semester
- Fall 2026 Term 2
- Spring 2027 Term 1
- Spring 2027 Full Semester
- Spring 2027 Term 2
- Summer 2027 Term 1
- Summer 2027 Full Semester
- Summer 2027 Term 2
Campus language
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C
- C-SIRT
- Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, a student-led group focused on security training.
- Cap Tech
- The ubiquitous shorthand name for Capitol Technology University.
- Capitology
- The name of the university's official blog, often used to describe the unique tech-focused campus culture.
- CapTech
- The common shorthand name for Capitol Technology University used by students and staff.
- Chargers
- The university's mascot and the name used for its competitive esports and athletic teams.
I
- ICAM
- Identity, Credentialing and Access Management Lab, a specialized cybersecurity research facility.
- IEEE
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a technical professional organization with a student branch.
- IH
- Innovator's Hall, the primary on-campus apartment-style residence building.
- Innovator's
- Innovator's Hall, the university's primary apartment-style residence hall established in 2018.
- Innovators
- Innovators Hall, the university's primary apartment-style residence hall opened in 2018.
- ISA
- Information Security Association, a prominent student organization focused on cybersecurity and networking.
K
- KASA
- Kerbal Aeronautics and Space Administration, a student club focused on space simulation and aeronautics.
M
- Mega Byte
- The Mega Byte Cafe, the main on-campus dining facility located within the McGowan Academic Center.
- MegaByte
- The MegaByte Café, the main on-campus dining facility offering hot and cold meals, snacks, and online ordering.
N
- NSBE
- National Society of Black Engineers, a student chapter focused on supporting black engineering students.
O
- oSTEM
- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, a professional association for LGBTQ+ students.
S
- S-LAB
- Student Leadership Activity Board, the primary student leadership and event planning organization.
- SFOTC
- Space Flight Operations Training Center, a specialized lab for astronautical engineering and satellite operations.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SGT
- Sigma Gamma Tau, the national honor society for aerospace engineering with an active campus chapter.
- SIC
- Students Involvement within the Community, a service-oriented student organization.
- SOI
- Space Operations Institute, a prestigious NASA-affiliated internship program where students manage actual spacecraft.
- SWE
- Society of Women Engineers, a student organization supporting women in engineering fields.
T
- TechQuinox
- The university's bi-annual STEM festival featuring student projects and industry guests.
- The Apartments
- General student term for the on-campus residential suites and apartment-style housing.
- The Byte
- Student shorthand for the Mega Byte dining facility.
- the cafe
- Common student shorthand for the MegaByte Cafe.
- The Fusion
- Short for the Fusion Center, the university's specialized security operations center and research lab.
- The Lab
- Often refers specifically to the Cyber Lab or the high-tech engineering spaces in Gudelsky.
- The Mega Byte
- The main campus dining hall located within the McGowan Academic Center.
- the MegaByte
- Common shorthand for the MegaByte Café located in M/A-COM Hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ask Capitol
- The university's online knowledge base and help desk for student support and FAQs.
- Atlantic Transportation
- The shuttle service provider that offers free weekend transportation for residents to local areas.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Capitol Card
- The official university identification card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- CapTechUSafe
- The university's emergency notification system for weather closings and campus alerts.
- Carriage House
- A small campus building primarily used for security operations.
- Charger Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- Greenbelt Shuttle
- The university-operated shuttle service that transports students to and from the Greenbelt Metro station.
- Gudelsky
- The Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium, used for large events and graduation meetings.
- ILI
- The Innovation and Leadership Institute, a building used for seminars and specialized programs.
- Laurel
- The local Maryland city where the campus is situated, often used to refer to off-campus amenities.
- Learn@Capitol
- The university's Canvas-based learning management system for course materials and assignments.
- M/A Comm Hall
- M/A-COM Hall, which houses the MegaByte Cafe, the business office, and the academic suite.
- M/A-COM Hall
- The main academic building housing the MegaByte Café, business office, and registration.
- McGowan
- The McGowan Academic Center, which houses cyber labs, the Space Flight Operations Training Center (SFOTC), and faculty offices.
- MCI Hall
- Building housing admissions, financial aid, and the Student Life Suite.
- MyCapitol
- The central student portal used for registration, financial aid, and accessing course materials.
- Puente Library
- The John G. and Beverly A. Puente Library, the campus's central research and study facility.
- Right Start Planning
- The university's mandatory orientation and placement testing process for new students.
- SOI Internship
- A hands-on internship program through the Space Operations Institute, often involving work with NASA.
- Student Life Suite
- Located in MCI Hall (C 265), the hub for ID cards, parking decals, and club activities.
- Student Success Center
- Located in MCI Hall (C 258), providing peer tutoring and academic support services.
- Telecomm Hall
- Telecommunications Hall, home to career services, online learning, and the esports arena.
- The Bridge
- The glass-enclosed walkway that connects the McGowan Academic Center and the Gudelsky Memorial Center.
- Validation Exam
- A specialized test allowing students to earn academic credit for relevant work or life experience.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Full Semester runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 25 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.