Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Six Week 1 SessionSummer Semester 2027 - Six Week 1 Session
- Summer 2027 Eight Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 - Eight Week Session
- Summer 2027 Twelve Week SessionSummer Semester 2027 - Twelve Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Six Week 2 SessionSummer Semester 2027 - Six Week 2 Session
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer 2028 Six Week 1 Session
- Summer 2028 Eight Week Session
- Summer 2028 Twelve Week Session
- Summer 2028 Six Week 2 Session
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent student organization focused on the interests and heritage of Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and festivals.
- CSU PD
- The Cleveland State University Police Department, providing 24/7 campus security and emergency services.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Tax-free funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus dining locations.
E
- EC
- Euclid Commons, the modern apartment-style residence hall complex on campus.
F
- Fenn
- Fenn Tower, the historic on-campus residence hall that originally served as the National Town and Country Club.
G
- GSC
- Graduate Student Council, the organization representing the interests of graduate students.
H
- Heritage
- Heritage Hall, the newest residence hall on campus located on Euclid Avenue.
I
- Innerlink
- The extensive system of enclosed glass skywalks and tunnels connecting most campus buildings to avoid Cleveland weather.
M
- Marketplace
- The Viking Marketplace, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Student Center.
O
- Outtakes
- The campus convenience stores located in the Student Center and other buildings for grab-and-go items.
R
- REC
- The University Recreation Center, often used to refer to the gym or intramural sports programs.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- SRC
- Student Recreation Center, the main fitness and athletics facility for students.
T
- The Cage
- The basketball courts and gym area within the Woodling Gymnasium or Recreation Center.
- The Cauldron
- The official student-run newspaper of Cleveland State University.
- The Edge
- The Edge on Euclid, a popular private student housing complex located directly adjacent to campus.
- The InnerLink
- The enclosed, climate-controlled bridge system connecting most major campus buildings.
- The Land
- A common nickname for the city of Cleveland, frequently used by students to refer to the surrounding area.
- The Langston
- A private apartment complex on Chester Avenue frequently inhabited by CSU students.
- The Link
- Common student shorthand for the InnerLink walkway system.
- The Marketplace
- Viking Marketplace, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Student Center.
- The Plaza
- The Student Center Plaza, a central outdoor gathering space for tabling and events.
- The Rec
- The University Recreation Center, the main gym and fitness facility for students.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services, a program providing academic and personal support for eligible students.
V
- Vikes
- The common shorthand for the CSU Vikings athletic teams and the student body.
- Vikes
- The universal shorthand for Cleveland State students and athletic teams.
- Viking Bucks
- A declining balance account on the Viking Card used for tax-free food purchases at any campus dining location.
- Viking Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Viking Card
- The official student ID used for meal swipes, accessing dining funds, and building entry
- Viking Cash
- Funds loaded onto a student ID that can be used at both on-campus dining and select off-campus vendors.
- VPH
- Viking Public House, the primary resident dining hall located in the Student Center.
W
- WCSB
- The student-run non-commercial radio station (89.3 FM) based on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BH
- Berkman Hall, formerly known as the Main Classroom (MC) but often still referred to by its old code or new name.
- BU
- The Monte Ahuja College of Business building.
- CampusNet
- The primary online portal for students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and online classes.
- FH
- Fenn Hall, the main building for the Washkewicz College of Engineering.
- Handshake
- The official platform used by CSU Career Services for student job postings and internship searches.
- JH
- Jackman Hall, part of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education.
- MC
- Main Classroom Building, a central hub for many general education and undergraduate courses.
- MU
- The Music and Communication Building.
- PE
- The Physical Education Building, which houses Woodling Gym and the campus recreation facilities.
- RT
- Rhodes Tower, the tallest building on campus which houses the Michael Schwartz Library.
- SafeWalk
- A service provided by CSU PD where students can request a safety escort to walk them to their car or dorm at night.
- SC
- The Student Center, the primary social hub containing dining, the bookstore, and student org offices.
- SI
- The Science and Research Center building.
- Starfish
- The academic software used to schedule advising appointments and receive 'kudos' or 'flags' from professors.
- StarRez
- The online portal used by students to apply for and manage their on-campus housing assignments.
- U-Pass
- The RTA transit pass provided to students, allowing unlimited rides on Cleveland's buses and rapid trains.
- UR
- The Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs building.
- Viking Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- WH
- Washkewicz Hall, the newer addition to the engineering complex.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 33 approved campus terms and 20 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.