Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- AG Club
- The Agriculture Club, one of the most active student organizations on campus.
B
- Blue Hawks
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.
D
- DeLong
- DeLong Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
H
- Hawk Nation
- The community of students, alumni, and fans supporting Dickinson State.
S
- Selke
- Selke Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a program providing academic advising and tutoring.
T
- The Hub
- The Blue Hawk Hub, a retail dining location offering grab-and-go options.
- The Perch
- The main dining hall located in the Student Center.
W
- Woods
- Woods Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue Hawk ID
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Klinefelter
- Klinefelter Hall, which houses various academic departments and classrooms.
- May Hall
- The iconic main administrative building and landmark of the university.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Murphy
- Murphy Hall, the main building for science and mathematics programs.
- Scott Gym
- Scott Gymnasium, the home court for basketball and volleyball teams.
- Starfish
- The student success platform used for academic advising and early alert notifications.
- The BAC
- The Biesiot Activities Center, the primary stadium and event facility for Blue Hawk athletics.
- The Hawk's Nest
- The campus bookstore and spirit shop located in the Student Center.
- the_perch_dining_hall
- The Perch Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 10 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.