Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Intersession 2026-2027
- 1st 5 Week Session Spring 2027
- 1st Half Term Session Spring 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- 2nd 5 Week Session Spring 2027
- 2nd Half Term Session Spring 2027
- 3rd 5 Week Session Spring 2027
Campus language
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B
- Brumby
- Common shorthand for Brumby-Castle Hall, a female residence hall.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a prominent cultural and advocacy organization on campus.
F
- Fear the Okra
- The common student and athletic chant/slogan referencing the unofficial mascot.
- Fighting Okra
- The legendary unofficial mascot of Delta State, known for its fierce and humorous reputation alongside the official Statesman mascot.
- Foundation
- Shorthand for Foundation Hall, a suite-style residence hall.
L
- Lawler
- Referring to Lawler-Harkins Hall, often split into the Lawler or Harkins sides.
O
- Okra Grill
- The retail dining area located within the H.L. Nowell Union.
S
- S.O.S.
- Student Orientation Services, the group of student leaders who assist with orientation and recruitment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the governing body representing student interests.
T
- The Caf
- The Young-Mauldin Cafeteria, the main dining hall on campus.
- The Delta
- Refers to the unique geographic and cultural region surrounding the university.
- The Quad
- The central open green space on campus used for events and social gatherings.
- The Union
- General term for the food court area in the student union.
U
- UPB
- Union Program Board, the student-led organization responsible for campus activities and entertainment.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BPAC
- Bologna Performing Arts Center, the primary venue for theater and concerts on campus.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online coursework and class resources.
- Caylor-White
- The primary science building (Caylor-White/Walters Hall) housing biology and chemistry labs.
- MyDSU
- The central online portal used by students for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- Okra Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and 'Okra Cash' (declining balance).
- Okra Cash
- Funds loaded onto the Okra Card that can be used at various dining and retail locations on campus.
- Statesman Mail
- The official university email system for all student communications.
- The Union
- The H.L. Nowell Union, the hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- Wyatt
- Kent Wyatt Hall, the main administrative building housing the president's office and admissions.
- young_mauldin_dining_hall
- Young Mauldin Dining Hall
- Zeigel
- Zeigel Hall, the main building for the Department of Music.
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 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 11 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.