Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First 5 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 First 5Fall 2026 First 5 WeeksRelevant now
- Fall 2026 First 7Fall 2026 First 7 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 Middle 5Fall 2026 Middle 5 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Second 7Fall 2026 Second 7 Weeks
- Fall 2026 Last 5Fall 2026 Last 5 Weeks
- Spring 2027 First 5Spring 2027 First 5 Weeks
- Spring 2027 First 7Spring 2027 First 7 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Full Term
- Spring 2027 Middle 5Spring 2027 Middle 5 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Second 7Spring 2027 Second 7 Weeks
- Spring 2027 Last 5Spring 2027 Last 5 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Pre-SummerSummer 2027 Pre-Summer 3 Weeks
- Summer 2027 AP1Summer 2027 AP1 7 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Pre-Summer+1Summer 2027 Pre-Summer+1 8 Weeks
- Summer 2027 CompleteSummer 2027 Complete 13 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Session ISummer 2027 Session I 5 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Dual SessionSummer 2027 Dual Session 10 Weeks
- Summer 2027 AP2Summer 2027 AP2 7 Weeks
- Summer 2027 Session IISummer 2027 Session II 5 Weeks
- Fall 2027 First 5Fall 2027 First 5 Weeks
- Fall 2027 First 7Fall 2027 First 7 Weeks
- Fall 2027 Full Term
- Fall 2027 Middle 5Fall 2027 Middle 5 Weeks
- Fall 2027 Second 7Fall 2027 Second 7 Weeks
- Fall 2027 Last 5Fall 2027 Last 5 Weeks
- Spring 2028 First 5Spring 2028 First 5 Weeks
- Spring 2028 First 7Spring 2028 First 7 Weeks
- Spring 2028 Full Term
- Spring 2028 Middle 5Spring 2028 Middle 5 Weeks
- Spring 2028 Second 7Spring 2028 Second 7 Weeks
- Spring 2028 Last 5Spring 2028 Last 5 Weeks
- Summer 2028 Pre-SummerSummer 2028 Pre-Summer 3 Weeks
- Summer 2028 AP1Summer 2028 AP1 7 Weeks
- Summer 2028 Pre-Summer+1Summer 2028 Pre-Summer+1 8 Weeks
- Summer 2028 CompleteSummer 2028 Complete 13 Weeks
- Summer 2028 Session ISummer 2028 Session I 5 Weeks
- Summer 2028 Dual SessionSummer 2028 Dual Session 10 Weeks
- Summer 2028 AP2Summer 2028 AP2 7 Weeks
- Summer 2028 Session IISummer 2028 Session II 5 Weeks
Campus language
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B
- Blue and Gold
- The official university colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress codes for events.
- Buc Bucks
- A flexible debit account on the ID card used for laundry, printing, and various campus vendors.
- Buc Pride
- The general term for school spirit and community involvement.
- Buc Ridge
- Buccaneer Ridge Apartments, the university-owned apartment complex located on the edge of campus.
- Buc-Shot
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around campus and to nearby apartments.
- Buc-Worth
- A declining balance account on the student ID card used for various campus services including printing and dining.
- BucBucks
- A debit-style account on the student ID used for laundry, printing, and food both on and off campus.
- Bucky
- The official costumed mascot of the university.
- Bucs
- Short for Buccaneers, the university's mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- Buctainment
- The student-run activities board responsible for programming concerts, movies, and campus events.
C
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, a popular apartment-style residence hall.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can only be used at on-campus dining locations.
G
- Go Bucs
- The standard greeting, cheer, and sign-off used by students and faculty.
- Godspeed
- A common reference to the 'Godspeed' statue located near the library.
- Govs
- Governors Hall, a suite-style residence hall often housing freshmen.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities.
L
- LCH
- Lucille Clement Hall, a large residence hall known for its distinctive architecture and central location.
- Lucille
- Lucille Clement Hall, a prominent high-rise residence hall on campus.
- Lucy
- Lucille Clement Hall, a prominent high-rise residence hall on campus.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing historically African American Greek-letter organizations.
P
- POLO
- Preview and Orientation Leader Organization, the student group that leads new student orientation.
- Pride Walk
- The central campus walkway where student organizations paint bricks to promote their groups.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning major campus events like concerts.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a highly active organization for students in the College of Nursing.
- Stone
- Stone Hall, a smaller residence hall located near the center of campus.
T
- The Bank
- A nickname for the William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, referencing the donor and the stadium's atmosphere.
- The Caf
- The Marketplace, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Culp Center.
- The Cave
- The lower-level area of the Culp Center featuring retail dining options and student hangout space.
- The Culp
- The D.P. Culp Student Center, the primary hub for campus dining including the food court and Starbucks.
- The Gov
- Governor's Hall, a prominent on-campus residence hall.
- The Govs
- Governor's Hall, a suite-style residence hall often housing freshmen.
- The Marketplace
- The main 'all-you-care-to-eat' dining hall located on the upper floor of the Culp Center.
- The Pride
- The Marching Pride of the Mountains, the university's marching band.
- The Quad
- The large central grassy area surrounded by academic buildings, used for events and socializing.
- Treehouse
- Treehouse Takeout, a grab-and-go dining location offering late-night options.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brown
- Charles E. Brown Hall, the primary building for biological and chemical sciences.
- Buc-In
- The official move-in and welcome weekend event for new students.
- Buc-Shot
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around campus and to nearby apartment complexes.
- BucShot
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students around campus and to nearby apartment complexes.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- D2L
- Desire2Learn, the learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- Degree Works
- An online tool used by students and advisors to track progress toward graduation.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can only be used at on-campus dining locations.
- Gilbreath
- Gilbreath Hall, the oldest academic building on campus, primarily housing math and computer science.
- GoldLink
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- ID BUC
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- ID Services
- The office located in the Culp Center where students obtain and manage their university ID cards.
- mein_bowl
- Mein Bowl
- Rogers-Stout
- Rogers-Stout Hall, a major academic building housing social sciences and humanities.
- SafeVoyage
- The campus security escort service available to students walking on campus at night.
- Sherrod
- The Charles C. Sherrod Library, the main campus library and study hub.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- The CPA
- The Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity, the campus gym and recreation center.
- The Culp
- The D.P. Culp Student Center, the central hub for student life and dining.
- the_dining_hall_marketplace
- The Dining Hall (Marketplace)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First 5 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 36 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.