Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 (Creative and Cosmetology Programs) runs Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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C
- Coffee Bars
- Designated areas on campus that provide coffee and snacks, serving as a primary social and dining point for students.
- CRC
- The Computer Resource Center, a specialized lab facility for student use.
D
- DEC
- Douglas Education Center, the standard abbreviation used for the school.
- Duck Slayer
- A nickname for Tom Savini often referenced in program lore and by students, stemming from his military service history.
L
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, located in the Van Keulen Complex.
M
- McKee Avenue
- The primary street and hub for off-campus student housing in Monessen, as the institution does not offer on-campus dormitories.
R
- Romeros
- Students enrolled in George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program.
S
- Savinis
- Students enrolled in Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
- Sultan of Splatter
- A legendary title for program director Tom Savini, frequently used by students and horror fans to describe the program's aesthetic.
T
- The Factory
- A common reference to the filmmaking program's former name, 'The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program.'
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 21-day rule
- The institutional attendance policy where 21 consecutive days of absence results in automatic dismissal from the program.
- 7th Street Administration
- The main administration building located at 130 Seventh Street, housing financial aid and the president's office.
- Gemmill Hospital
- The historical name of the building that now serves as the main administration center.
- George A. Romero Film Building
- The dedicated facility for the filmmaking program, featuring a large sound stage and green screen.
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- HOTSPOT Free Meals
- ID badges
- Essential identification issued during orientation that is used for campus security and local restaurant discounts.
- Key Fob
- Individually programmed fobs issued to students to allow after-hours access to program-specific labs and equipment.
- Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center
- The school's entrance and orientation point, where student IDs are issued and visitors are greeted.
- Portfolio Center
- The Portfolio and Career Development Center in the Van Keulen Complex where students receive professional branding assistance.
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- Salvation Army Free Lunch
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- Student Lounge Vending & Snacks
- Van Keulen Complex
- A multi-use facility home to Career Services, the LRC, and the Student Lounge & Gallery.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 (Creative and Cosmetology Programs) runs Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 12 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.