Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First Seven WeeksFall 2026 First Seven Weeks (7F, 7FE)Fall 2026 UNA Part of Term
- Fall 2026Fall 2026 MAS Part of TermFall 2026 UNU Part of TermRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Second Seven WeeksFall 2026 Second Seven Weeks (7S, 7SE)Fall 2026 UNB Part of Term
- Winter 2026Winter 2026-2027Winter 2027 Full TermWinter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 First Seven WeeksSpring 2027 UNA Part of Term
- Spring 2027Spring 2027 MAS Part of TermSpring 2027 UNU Part of Term
- Spring 2027 Second Seven WeeksSpring 2027 UNB Part of Term
- Summer 2027 First Six WeeksSummer 2027 First Six Weeks (6F)Summer 2027 UNA Part of Term
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 MAS Part of TermSummer 2027 UNU Part of Term
- Summer 2027 Second Six WeeksSummer 2027 Second Six Weeks (6S)Summer 2027 UNB Part of Term
- Fall 2027
- Winter 2027-2028Winter Intersession 2027-2028
- Spring 2028
- Summer 2028
Campus language
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Showing 39 of 39 terms
B
- Big E
- A reference to the university's 'Big E' spirit or the Big E Central service hub.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.
- Burnam
- Burnam Hall, a historic residence hall located near the center of campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans concerts, movies, and social events.
- Case
- Case Kitchen, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- Case Kitchen
- The main residential dining hall located within Case Hall.
- Clay
- Clay Hall, one of the traditional high-rise residence halls.
- Colonel
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any EKU student or alumnus.
E
- Einstein's
- Einstein Bros. Bagels, located in the Weaver Building.
- Eternal Flame
- A monument on campus dedicated to the university's spirit; legend says if it goes out, a disaster will occur.
G
- Grand
- Grand Campus, the university's apartment-style housing complex.
- Greeks
- General term for the fraternity and sorority community on campus.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
J
- Java
- Java City, the coffee shop located in the John Grant Crabbe Main Library.
- Java City
- The coffee shop located inside the John Grant Crabbe Main Library.
M
- Martin
- Martin Hall, a large suite-style residence hall on the north side of campus.
- Mattox
- Mattox Hall, a residence hall located near the library and dining facilities.
N
- North
- North Hall, a modern suite-style residence hall.
O
- One Eastern
- The university's slogan and identity representing campus unity and the 'Colonel' family.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life & First-Year Experience, the department overseeing clubs and campus involvement.
P
- Powell
- The food court area located within the Powell Student Center.
R
- Rec the Ravine
- A popular annual campus event featuring outdoor activities and games in the Ravine.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus.
- Richmond
- The local city surrounding the campus, often used to refer to off-campus social life.
- Rub the Toe
- The tradition of rubbing the left toe of the Daniel Boone statue for good luck before exams.
- Rubbing the toe
- A campus tradition of rubbing the foot of the Daniel Boone statue for good luck.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
- South
- South Hall, a suite-style residence hall located near the fitness center.
- Stratton
- Stratton Cafe, a dining location situated within the Stratton Building.
- Stratton Cafe
- A dining location in the Stratton Building, popular with Justice & Safety students.
- Sullivan
- Sullivan Hall, a historic residence hall known for its front porch and proximity to the Ravine.
T
- Telford
- Telford Hall, a high-rise residence hall typically housing freshmen.
- The Campus Beautiful
- The long-standing nickname for the Eastern Kentucky University campus.
- The Grille
- The retail dining area located in the basement of the Powell Student Center.
- The Loop
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students around the university grounds.
- The P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located across campus for snacks and essentials.
- The Ravine
- Used as a verb or noun to describe hanging out in the central campus park area.
W
- Walters
- Walters Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
- WEKU
- The university's public radio station and student media outlet.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alumni
- Alumni Coliseum, the primary indoor arena for basketball and major university events.
- Big E Central
- The 'one-stop' office in the Whitlock Building for financial aid, registrar, and billing services.
- Big E Transit
- The free campus shuttle bus system that runs multiple routes through campus and Richmond.
- case_kitchen
- Case Kitchen
- Colonel Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Colonel Cash
- A declining balance account on the student ID that can be used at both on-campus and select off-campus vendors.
- colonel_grill
- Colonel Grill
- Degree Works
- The web-based tool students use to track their academic progress and graduation requirements.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like Chick-fil-A or Starbucks.
- EKU Direct
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Keen Johnson
- A historic campus building housing the ballroom and faculty club, often used for formal events.
- Meal Flex
- Dining dollars included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail food locations.
- Model
- Model Laboratory School, the K-12 school located directly on the EKU campus.
- myEKU
- The primary web portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- S.A.F.E. App
- The official campus safety app providing emergency contacts, 'Friend Walk' tracking, and tip reporting.
- stratton_caf
- Stratton Café
- The AC
- Alumni Coliseum, the main indoor arena for basketball and large university gatherings.
- The Lib
- The John Grant Crabbe Main Library.
- The Powell
- The Powell Student Center, the central hub for student organizations and dining.
- The Ravine
- The iconic outdoor amphitheater and green space used for concerts, studying, and socializing.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the main campus gym and fitness hub.
- The Whitlock
- The Whitlock Building, which houses essential student services like Big E Central.
- Whitlock
- The Whitlock Building, which houses essential student services like Admissions and Financial Aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 23 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.