Academic calendar
Summer Semester 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Winterim Session 2026-2027
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- Summer Semester 2027
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B
- BSN
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a common shorthand for the university's prominent nursing program.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on community and advocacy for Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans events like bingo and movie nights.
- CAC
- Campus Assistance Center, the primary information desk located in Predolin Hall.
- COR
- Refers to the 'Cornerstone' general education curriculum that all students must complete.
- COR
- The general education curriculum (COR 1, 2, and 3) focused on Dominican values.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Retail currency included in meal plans for a la carte purchases at campus dining locations.
- Dom
- Dominican Hall, a residence hall located on the edge of campus near Lake Wingra.
- Dominican
- Dominican Hall, a LEED-certified suite-style residence hall.
- DSD
- Division of Student Development, the administrative department overseeing student life and services.
E
- Eagle
- The school mascot and the general term for Edgewood students (e.g., 'Eagle Pride').
- Eagle Alert
- The campus-wide emergency notification system for safety and weather warnings.
- Eagles
- The official nickname for Edgewood College athletic teams.
- East Regina
- The newer wing of Regina Hall, featuring double rooms and community bathrooms.
- Eddie's
- Eddie’s C-Store, the on-campus convenience store for snacks, drinks, and basic groceries.
- Eddy
- The official mascot of the university, Eddy the Eagle.
- Eddy's
- Eddy's Express, a convenience store located within Wingra Café for grab-and-go items.
- Eddy's Express
- A convenience store located within Wingra Cafe for grab-and-go food and snacks.
- Edge Dollars
- Funds loaded onto a student's OneCard that can be used like a debit card at various campus locations.
- Edgedollars
- Campus currency loaded onto the OneCard for use at the bookstore and dining locations.
- EdgeDollars
- Campus currency loaded onto student IDs for use at dining halls and the bookstore.
H
- Heart speaks to heart
- The English translation of the school's Latin motto, 'Cor ad Cor Loquitur'.
M
- Marshall
- Marshall Hall, a residence hall known for its suite-style living arrangements.
- Mazz
- Mazzuchelli Hall, a residence hall named after Father Samuel Mazzuchelli.
- Mazzuchelli
- Mazzuchelli Hall, a residence hall named after the founder of the Sinsinawa Dominicans.
- Meal Blocks
- The units used in the residential meal plan for entry into Phil's or for 'Meal Deals' at Wingra.
N
- NACC
- Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, the NCAA Division III conference for the Edgewood Eagles.
O
- On the Edge
- The award-winning student-run newspaper of Edgewood University.
- OneCard
- The official student identification card used for access and payments.
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for campus activities and student organizations.
- OSII
- Office of Student Involvement and Inclusion, the hub for student organizations and diversity initiatives.
P
- Phil's
- Phil's Dining Hall, the primary cafeteria located in the Predolin Humanities Center.
R
- Regina
- Regina Hall, a central residence hall that also houses the campus chapel and some offices.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
- Siena
- Siena Apartments, on-campus housing typically for upperclassmen.
- Stevie
- Stevie-Ray Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
T
- TAC
- Technology Assistance Center, the campus IT help desk located in DeRicci Hall.
- The Boardwalk
- The scenic walking path along the edge of Lake Wingra that connects different parts of the campus.
- The COR
- The common name for the college's general education 'COR' (Heart) curriculum program.
- The Den
- A student lounge and snack area often used for late-night studying and socializing.
- The Edge
- A common shorthand nickname for Edgewood College used by students and athletes.
- The Hill
- The elevated portion of campus where many of the main academic buildings are located.
- The Lake
- Lake Wingra, the body of water bordering the campus where students often gather or study.
- The Onward
- The name of the Edgewood College student newspaper.
- The Wingra
- The student-run newspaper, named after the adjacent Lake Wingra.
- The Woods
- The 55-acre Edgewood College campus woods and nature preserve used for research and recreation.
W
- Weber
- Weber Hall, which provides apartment-style living for students.
- West Regina
- The traditional wing of Regina Hall, often housing first-year students.
- WGCA
- Women's Golf Coaches Association, frequently cited in campus news for the team's academic honors.
- Wingra
- Refers to Lake Wingra, the lake bordering the campus where students often hang out.
- Wingra
- Wingra Café, a bistro-style dining option located on the second floor of Predolin Hall.
- Wingra Cafe
- A casual dining spot and coffee shop located in the Predolin Humanities Center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 911 Shield
- The mobile safety app used to track the campus shuttle and contact security.
- ADM machine
- The Automated Deposit Machine located in Predolin Commons used to add funds to the OneCard.
- Blackboard
- The digital learning management system used for course assignments and grades.
- Blue Light Alarm
- Emergency call stations located throughout the campus for immediate security contact.
- CAC
- Campus Assistance Center, the primary information desk located in the Predolin Humanities Center.
- COR
- The general education requirement sequence (COR 1, 2, and 3) focused on the college's mission and values.
- DeRicci
- DeRicci Hall, the primary academic building housing many faculty offices and the library.
- Eagle Alert
- The emergency notification system used to broadcast campus safety alerts and weather closures.
- Eagle ID
- The physical student identification card required for building access and meal plans.
- EagleSync
- The online platform (Presence) where students find campus events and manage club memberships.
- eddy_s_express
- Eddy's Express
- Edgedome
- The Todd Wehr Edgedome, the campus gymnasium and home to Eagle athletics.
- Edgewood Express
- The campus shuttle service that provides transportation for students around the local area.
- Fast Fare Card
- The Madison Metro transit pass provided to students for unlimited bus travel.
- Handshake
- The primary online portal used by students to find campus jobs and internships.
- Library
- The Oscar Rennebohm Library, the central research and study facility on campus.
- Madison Metro
- The city bus system that Edgewood students use to travel around the Madison area.
- Madison Metro Bus Pass
- A discounted transit pass provided to students for city-wide bus travel.
- Mazz
- Mazzuchelli Hall, an academic and administrative building connected to the residence halls.
- Mazzu
- Mazzuchelli Hall, an administrative and residential building named after the college's founder.
- Mazzuchelli
- Mazzuchelli Hall, an academic and administrative building on campus.
- Metro Pass
- A discounted Madison Metro bus pass available to students for unlimited city transit.
- My EC
- The student portal (Edgewood Express) used for registration, billing, and email.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- PaperCut
- The campus printing management system where students track their print balances.
- phil_s_cafeteria
- Phil's Cafeteria
- Predolin
- The Predolin Humanities Center, the main student union building containing dining and classrooms.
- Remote-parking shuttle
- A free shuttle service connecting off-campus parking lots to the main campus.
- Rennebohm
- The Oscar Rennebohm Library, the main campus library.
- Safe Ride
- The campus shuttle service that provides transportation and safety escorts for students.
- Safety Escorts
- A 24/7 service provided by Campus Security to walk students safely across campus at night.
- Shuttle
- The free remote-parking shuttle service connecting off-site lots to the main campus.
- Sonderegger
- Sonderegger Science Center, the primary facility for science labs and classrooms.
- Sondy
- Sonderegger Science Center, the building dedicated to science labs and classrooms.
- The Edgedome
- The Todd Wehr Edgedome, the campus gymnasium and home to the Eagles basketball and volleyball teams.
- The Library
- The Oscar Rennebohm Library, the primary study and research building on campus.
- The Stream
- The Visual and Theatre Arts Center, housing the art and theatre departments.
- Wingra
- A common prefix for campus entities, derived from the adjacent Lake Wingra.
- Wingra Woods
- The natural wooded area and trail system located on the campus grounds.
- wingra_caf
- Wingra Café
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Semester 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 52 approved campus terms and 40 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.