Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Full Session runs May 18, 2026 – Jul 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AAMI
- African American Male Initiative, a program focused on the academic success and leadership of Black male students.
- ACE
- The Academic Center for Excellence, which provides tutoring and testing services.
- Augusta
- Refers to the EGSC-Augusta campus location co-located with Augusta University.
B
- BCM
- Baptist Collegiate Ministries, a student religious organization active on campus
- Bobcat
- The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to any EGSC student.
- Bobcat Bucks
- A declining balance account on the student ID used for on-campus purchases and vending.
- Bobcat Buddies
- A student-led mentoring program where EGSC students tutor local middle schoolers.
- Bobcat Nation
- A term used to describe the collective community of EGSC students, faculty, and alumni.
- Bobcat Run
- The 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the wooded areas of the Swainsboro campus.
- Bobcat Villas
- The primary on-campus apartment-style residence halls, divided into South and West wings.
- Bobcats
- The official mascot and collective identity for East Georgia State College students.
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, a common religious student organization on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board; the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- CARE
- Bobcats CARE, the campus-wide team responsible for behavioral assessment and student support.
- Cat-Aerobics
- A student-coined term for campus fitness and exercise initiatives.
- CatCard
- The official student identification card used for building access, dining, and identification.
- CatMail
- The official student email system used for all college communications.
- College Café
- A casual dining and snack area located in the JAM Center.
- Common Grounds
- The campus coffee shop located in the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center.
- Cyber Café
- A dining and lounge area often used for quick meals and study sessions.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds attached to the Bobcat Card used specifically for on-campus food purchases.
E
- Eagle Pines
- A newer designation for the Bobcat Villas residential area following the college's consolidation with Georgia Southern.
- EGSC-A
- Shorthand for the East Georgia State College campus located in Augusta.
- EGSC-S
- Shorthand for the East Georgia State College campus located in Statesboro.
- Ezra Pond
- A central campus landmark and pond used for student relaxation and outdoor events.
F
- Fried Chicken Wednesday
- A popular weekly dining tradition featuring homestyle fried chicken and sides.
M
- MyEats
- The mobile application used by students to check daily menus and dining hours.
N
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership-focused honor society on campus.
P
- Pa's Pond
- A small lake on campus that serves as a popular landmark and a water hazard for the disc golf course.
- Piney Woods
- The professional-grade 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the Swainsboro campus woods.
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
R
- Richard L. Brown
- The main dining hall located within the JAM Center.
- RLB
- The Richard L. Brown Dining Hall, the main cafeteria located within the JAM Center.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
- South
- Shorthand for Bobcat Villas South, the second of the two main residential complexes.
- Statesboro
- Refers to the EGSC-Statesboro campus location, often used by students commuting between Swainsboro and Statesboro.
- STEM Club
- The student organization for those interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
- STEMM
- The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine Club.
T
- The Bird
- A local reference to the Augusta campus (EGSC-Augusta), often associated with the partnership with Augusta University.
- The Boro
- Refers to the EGSC-Statesboro campus location, often used by students commuting between Swainsboro and Statesboro.
- The Cafe
- The Richard L. Brown Dining Hall, the primary campus cafeteria
- The Café
- The College Café, a retail dining option located within the student activities center.
- The Choice
- The name of the student-run newspaper at East Georgia State College.
- The Circle
- The main circular drive at the front of the Swainsboro campus, often used as a landmark for pickups or events.
- The Clubhouse
- The L.C. 'Shot' and Jean Strange Learning and Recreation Center, a social hub located directly behind the residence halls.
- The Dining Hall
- The Richard L. Brown Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria located in the Student Center.
- The Fountain
- The central landmark on the Swainsboro campus used as a common meeting spot
- The Hoopee Bird
- The official student-run newspaper of East Georgia State College.
- The JAM
- The Jean Anderson Morgan Student Activities Center, which houses the main campus dining and recreation facilities.
- The Nest
- A term often used in 'Welcome to the Nest' events to refer to the campus community.
- The Villas
- A common shorthand for the Bobcat Villas (now Eagle Pines) student apartments.
V
- Villas South
- One of the two primary residential wings in the on-campus housing complex.
- Villas West
- One of the two primary residential wings in the on-campus housing complex.
W
- West
- Shorthand for Bobcat Villas West, one of the two main residential complexes.
- Wiregrass
- The college's annual literary and arts journal featuring student work.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Building
- The primary facility for science labs and large lecture halls on the Swainsboro campus.
- Academic V
- Academic Building V, a primary facility for classrooms and faculty offices.
- Accuplacer
- The placement test required for new students to determine their proficiency in math and English.
- Banner
- The student information system used for class registration and financial aid management
- Banner Web
- The self-service system used for course registration, financial aid, and official records.
- Bobcat Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
- Bobcat Bucks
- A declining-balance currency loaded onto the student ID for use at campus dining and vending machines.
- Bobcat Card
- The multi-purpose student ID used for meal plans, building access, and library checkouts
- Bobcat Card Office
- The service point located in the JAM Center where students manage their IDs and parking permits.
- Bobcat Mail
- The official student email account where all formal college communication is sent.
- Bobcat Pantry
- An on-campus resource providing food and personal care items to students in need.
- Bobcat Run
- The 9-hole disc golf course located on the Swainsboro campus grounds.
- Bobcat Run
- The 9-hole casual disc golf course located on the Swainsboro campus.
- Bobcat Shuttle
- The transit service provided for students, particularly those commuting to or from the Statesboro campus.
- Bobcat Transit
- The shuttle service provided for students at the Statesboro campus to travel to Georgia Southern University facilities.
- Bobcats CARE
- The campus assessment and response team that supports students facing academic or personal challenges.
- CatCard
- The official student ID card used for campus identification, building access, and meal plans.
- CatMail
- The official student email system used for all formal college communications.
- college_caf
- College Café
- common_grounds
- Common Grounds
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the learning management system where course materials and grades are posted.
- Duo
- The mandatory multi-factor authentication system required for all student and faculty logins.
- Ezra Pond
- A secondary pond on campus used for outdoor activities and nature trails.
- Fulford Center
- The Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center, featuring a planetarium and resource center.
- Galloway Hall
- A multi-use building housing various administrative offices and academic spaces.
- Gambrell
- The Luck Flanders Gambrell Center, which houses the library, classrooms, and the ACE.
- Gambrell Building
- The Luck Flanders Gambrell Center, which houses the library, auditorium, and administrative offices.
- GeorgiaView
- The campus-specific name for the Brightspace/D2L learning management system used for all online course content.
- GLS
- The George L. Smith Building, primarily used for classrooms and faculty offices.
- Green-lined spaces
- Specific parking spots in lots P-9 and P-14 reserved exclusively for resident students.
- JAM
- Jean Anderson Morgan Student Center, the central hub for student services and dining
- JAM Center
- The Jean Anderson Morgan Student Activities Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Late Start
- A convention for classes that begin mid-semester, often referred to as 'mini-mesters'.
- LFG
- Luck Flanders Gambrell Center, which houses the library, classrooms, and administration
- Luck Flanders
- Shorthand for the Luck Flanders Gambrell Building, which contains the library, classrooms, and administrative offices.
- myEGSC
- The central online portal where students access email, grades, and campus announcements.
- MyGS
- The student portal (replacing the retired MyEGSC) used for registration, financial aid, and accessing grades.
- Pa's Pond
- One of two small lakes on the Swainsboro campus used for student recreation and disc golf.
- Piney Woods
- The 18-hole Professional Disc Golf Association-approved course on campus.
- Piney Woods
- The professional 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the campus woods.
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- Richard L. Brown Dining Hall
- The Bridge
- A specific program allowing EGSC students to transition to Georgia Southern University.
- The Clubhouse
- The L.C. 'Shot' and Jean Strange Clubhouse, a recreational space for residents of Eagle Pines.
- The Fulford Center
- The Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center and Planetarium.
- The Gambrell
- The Luck Flanders Gambrell Center, the main hub for the library, auditorium, and administrative offices.
- The Gambrell Building
- The Luck Flanders Gambrell Center, which houses classrooms, the library, and administrative offices.
- The Gym
- The Physical Education Complex, used for athletics, fitness, and intramural sports.
- The JAF
- The Jean Anderson Funkhouser Center, a facility used for physical education classes and student recreation.
- The JAM
- The Jean Anderson Morgan Student Activities Center, the central hub for student life and administrative services.
- The Paver
- The outdoor brick walkway area often used for student organization tabling and outdoor events.
- The PE Building
- The Physical Education Building, containing the gymnasium and athletic offices
- The Rotunda
- The central circular lobby area within the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center used for events and gatherings.
- The Shuttle
- The transit service that moves students between the Swainsboro and Statesboro campuses
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Full Session runs May 18, 2026 – Jul 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 55 approved campus terms and 53 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.