Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Accelerated 1st 7.5-week Session runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 RIZE 8-week Session
- Summer 2026 1st 6-week SessionSummer 2026 Accelerated 1st 6-Week Session
- Summer 2026 7.5-week SessionSummer 2026 Accelerated 7.5-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2026
- Summer 2026 2nd 6-week SessionSummer 2026 Accelerated 2nd 6-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Accelerated 1st 7.5-week SessionRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 RIZE 1st 8-week Session
- Fall 2026 RIZE 14-week Session
- Fall 2026 Accelerated 2nd 7.5-week Session
- Fall 2026 RIZE 2nd 8-week Session
- Spring 2027 Accelerated 1st 7.5-week Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 RIZE 1st 8-week Session
- Spring 2027 RIZE 14-week Session
- Spring 2027 Accelerated 2nd 7.5-week Session
- Spring 2027 RIZE 2nd 8-week Session
- Summer 2027 RIZE 8-week Session
- Summer 2027 1st 6-week SessionSummer 2027 1st 6-Week Session
- Summer 2027 7.5-week SessionSummer 2027 7.5-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 2nd 6-week SessionSummer 2027 2nd 6-Week Session
Campus language
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B
- Bruegger's
- The Bruegger's Bagels location situated on the campus grounds, a popular spot for student meals.
C
- C-Store
- The Cornerstone Gift Shop, frequently used by students as a convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
- CCSPTAA
- Clarkson College Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association.
- Check-offs
- Practical examinations where students must demonstrate mastery of specific clinical skills to instructors.
- Clinicals
- The mandatory hands-on hospital shifts and practical training required for health sciences degrees.
- Cornerstone
- The Cornerstone Gift Shop and Cafe in the hospital, a common spot for students to grab coffee or snacks.
- CSL
- The Clarkson Service League Student Apartments, the primary on-campus housing facility.
D
- DEIBC
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee.
I
- ILC
- The Interactive Learning Center, featuring anatomage tables for high-tech health science study.
- IPE
- Interprofessional Education, referring to collaborative learning requirements between different healthcare programs.
- ISC
- The Interprofessional Simulation Center, where students practice clinical skills on high-fidelity mannequins.
L
- LL
- Shorthand for the Lower Level of the Main Building, which houses specialized labs for radiography and science.
M
- Marketplace
- The mini-market located on the second floor south of the Main Building providing food and merchandise.
- MightyCall
- The text messaging system used by Residence Life to send important notifications to students.
- MISA
- Medical Imaging Student Association.
- MyCB
- The CastleBranch platform where students upload and track their required health and safety documentation.
- MyCC
- The official student portal used for registration, checking grades, and viewing financial aid.
P
- Pinning
- The traditional ceremony for nursing graduates, marking their transition from students to professionals.
- PTA Club
- Physical Therapist Assistant Club, an organization for students in the PTA program to network and volunteer.
- PTASA
- Physical Therapist Assistant Student Association.
R
- RSA
- Radiography Student Association, the organization for students in the Radiography and Medical Imaging programs.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- Sigma
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, often referred to by its first name.
- Sim Lab
- The Simulation Lab, where students use high-fidelity mannequins to practice medical procedures.
- Sims
- Simulation-based learning exercises conducted in the Sim Lab.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students enrolled in nursing programs.
- SNACC
- Student Nurses Association at Clarkson College, the local chapter for nursing students.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, the campus organization for OT and OTA students.
- STS
- Student Senate, the primary student governing body.
- STSA
- Surgical Technology Student Association, the professional group for students in the Surgical Technology program.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, the campus chapter supporting military-affiliated students.
T
- The Apartments
- The Clarkson College Student Apartments, the primary on-campus housing located on 42nd Street.
- The Bistro
- The main on-campus dining area located in the Student Center, serving breakfast and lunch.
- The Boards
- Professional licensure examinations, such as the NCLEX for nursing students, which are the ultimate goal of the programs.
- The Cafe
- The Clarkson Cafe, the primary dining area located on the first floor of the main building.
- The Cafeteria
- The main dining hall located within the Nebraska Medicine hospital complex, used by students for daily meals.
- The Coffee Shop
- The on-campus coffee kiosk/shop where students get caffeine between classes.
- The Commons
- Refers to the Clarkson Commons and Education Center, which houses student support services and study areas.
- The Dorms
- General student shorthand for the on-campus Residence Hall.
- The Hall
- The Clarkson College Residence Hall, the primary on-campus housing facility located adjacent to the Main Building.
- The Landing
- The snack and refreshment area located on the first level of the Student Center.
- The Link
- The physical and symbolic connection project designed to improve campus wayfinding and link the Welcome Center to other facilities.
- The Marketplace
- The campus store and dining area in the Student Center where students buy food and college gear.
- The Med
- Common shorthand for Nebraska Medicine, the clinical partner hospital adjacent to the college.
- The Med Center
- The collective term for the Nebraska Medicine and UNMC campus that surrounds and integrates with Clarkson College.
- The Res Hall
- Common student shorthand for the Clarkson College Residence Hall.
- The Residence Hall
- The primary on-campus housing facility located on the south side of the campus complex.
- The Tower
- Shorthand for Clarkson Tower, where many students spend their clinical hours.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Badge
- The mandatory photo ID card required for building access, library services, and identification in clinical areas.
- Badge Access
- The requirement to use a student ID badge to enter all campus buildings and secure parking areas.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and view grades.
- Clarkson College Alert
- The emergency notification system used for weather-related closures or 'late start' announcements.
- Clarkson Tower
- A major hospital building in the Nebraska Medicine complex where many students perform clinical rotations.
- clarkson_caf
- Clarkson Café
- Delayed Start
- The convention used during inclement weather where classes begin later than scheduled, typically following Nebraska Medicine's status.
- Education Center
- The main academic building of Clarkson College housing classrooms, labs, and administrative offices.
- Howard Hall
- A large multi-purpose event and gathering space located on the second level of the Student Center.
- ID Badge
- The essential identification card required for building access, testing, and clinical rotations.
- ISC
- Interprofessional Simulation Center, a high-tech lab for hands-on clinical practice.
- Key Card
- The electronic card issued to students for secure access to campus buildings and specific labs.
- Keycard
- The electronic card issued to students for secure access to specific campus buildings and rooms.
- Kiewit Tower
- A building within the medical complex that houses various clinical departments and college offices.
- Lot 11SH
- A designated parking lot specifically for students living in the on-campus Residence Hall.
- Lot 5
- The primary designated parking lot for Clarkson College students located near the Education Center.
- Main Building
- The central facility housing administrative offices and some classrooms.
- micromarket
- Micromarket
- MightyCall
- The automated messaging system used by Residence Life to send urgent notifications and updates to on-campus residents.
- MyCC
- The official student portal used for accessing grades, registration, and campus resources.
- Nebraska Medicine
- The clinical partner hospital system where the majority of student rotations and practical training occur.
- nebraska_caf
- Nebraska Café
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and printing.
- scott_caf
- Scott Café
- Self-Service
- The administrative portal used for class registration, financial aid management, and tuition payments.
- South Building
- A former daycare facility reimagined as a modern hub for healthcare learning and 3D printing.
- Student Center
- The hub for student services, including the Bistro and the bookstore.
- Success Center
- The J.W. Upright Success Center, providing tutoring, writing labs, and counseling services.
- Success Center
- The campus office providing tutoring, writing assistance, and academic counseling.
- Test Center
- The proctored environment in the Education Center where students take formal exams.
- Testing Center
- The proctored facility located in Howard Hall where students take exams.
- The Badge
- The student ID card required for building access, identification in clinical settings, and campus services.
- The Commons
- Short for the Clarkson Commons and Education Center, a hub for study rooms and faculty offices.
- The Cupboard and Closet
- The campus food pantry and professional clothing resource for students in need.
- The Ed Center
- The Education Center, which houses the Student Success Center, classrooms, and faculty offices.
- The Hub
- The college's internal student portal used for campus news, event calendars, and accessing resources.
- The Library
- The Clarkson College Library, used for study and research.
- The Link
- The enclosed skywalk system connecting the college buildings to the Nebraska Medicine hospital complex.
- The Main Building
- The primary academic and administrative facility on the Clarkson College campus.
- The Shuttle
- The transportation service that connects the Clarkson College campus with Nebraska Medicine facilities.
- The Sim Lab
- The Interprofessional Simulation Center, where students practice clinical skills on high-fidelity mannequins.
- the_marketplace
- The Marketplace
- UNMC Parking
- Parking services are managed through the University of Nebraska Medical Center; students must obtain permits from the UNMC office at 4230 Leavenworth Street.
- Welcome Center
- The new campus entry point and development project located at 42nd and Dodge Streets.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Accelerated 1st 7.5-week Session runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 48 approved campus terms and 44 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.