Academic calendar
Summer Term 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Architecture Summer Term 2026
- Summer Term 2026Relevant now
- Summer Term A 2026
- Summer Term A2 2026
- Summer Term B 2026
- Summer Term B1 2026
- Summer Term B2 2026
- Fall Term 2026
- Architecture Fall Term 2026
- Winter Term 2027
- Architecture Winter Term 2027
- Summer Term 2027
- Architecture Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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A
- Aggies
- A reference to the university's history as an agricultural college, still used in traditional cheers.
- ASCSU
- Associated Students of Colorado State University, the student government body.
- ASMSU
- Associated Students of Michigan State University, the undergraduate student government.
- AV
- Aggie Village, a student housing complex offering apartment-style living.
B
- Braiden
- Braiden Hall, a residence hall located centrally near the stadium and the LSC.
- Braiden
- The dining center located inside Braiden Hall.
C
- CAM
- The name of the live Rambouillet ram that serves as the university mascot.
- Combo
- The Combo-X-Change, a meal plan feature allowing students to grab a snack, drink, and entree at campus retail locations.
- Corbett
- Corbett Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall.
- CSU PD
- The Colorado State University Police Department.
D
- Durrell
- Durrell Dining Center, located on the north side of campus near Corbett and Parmelee.
F
- FoCo
- Short for Fort Collins, the city where the campus is located.
G
- Go Green
- The first half of the university's call-and-response chant (answered with 'Go White').
I
- ICA
- Intercultural Aide, a student staff member in the halls who promotes inclusive communities.
P
- Parmelee
- Parmelee Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
R
- Ram's Horn
- The dining center located within the Academic Village complex.
- RamCash
- A declining balance account on the student ID used for laundry, printing, and food at on-campus retail locations.
- Rams
- The collective name for CSU students and the university's athletic teams.
- RAMS
- The universal shorthand for the student body and athletic teams (Royal Agricultural College, historically).
- REHS
- Residential Education and Housing Services, the department managing campus living.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living on campus.
- River Trail
- The neighborhood containing Sutherland, McDonel, Owen, and Van Hoosen halls.
- Riverwalk
- Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall, the primary dining location for Sutherland residents.
S
- SLiCE
- Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement, the office for student organizations.
- Spartan Cash
- A debit-style system used for purchasing food and services across campus.
- Sparty
- The university mascot and the iconic bronze statue where students often take photos.
- Sparty's
- The campus brand of convenience stores and coffee shops found in or near residence halls.
- Summit
- Summit Hall, a residence hall known for its suite-style rooms.
- Sutherland
- Elisabeth Sutherland Hall, a residence hall located in the Laurel Village community.
T
- The Banks
- The banks of the Red Cedar River, a popular outdoor area located behind Sutherland Hall.
- The Foundry
- The primary dining center for the Laurel Village area, including Sutherland Hall.
- The LSC
- The food court area within the Lory Student Center featuring various retail brands.
- The Oval
- The historic, tree-lined heart of campus used for studying, frisbee, and major university events.
- The Plaza
- The high-traffic concrete area between the LSC and Morgan Library used for tabling and protests.
- The Rock
- A large painted boulder on campus used for student announcements and activism.
- The Stump
- A traditional area near the Lory Student Center used for public speaking and demonstrations.
- The Towers
- Refers collectively to Westfall and Durward Halls, the tallest residence buildings on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Around the Horn
- A free campus shuttle bus that loops around the university every 10-20 minutes.
- BSB
- The Behavioral Sciences Building, known for its modern architecture and popular study spots.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
- CATA
- Capital Area Transportation Authority, the bus system that provides transit across the MSU campus.
- Clark
- The Andrew G. Clark Building, a major academic building housing many liberal arts classrooms.
- Eppley
- The Eppley Center, part of the Broad College of Business located near the River Trail halls.
- Live On
- The official brand and portal for MSU housing and residential life services.
- LSC
- Lory Student Center, the central hub for student activities, food, and the bookstore.
- McDonel
- McDonel Hall, a large residence hall in the same neighborhood.
- Minskoff
- The Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion, a modern addition to the business college nearby.
- Moby
- Moby Arena, the primary indoor athletic venue for basketball and volleyball.
- Morgan
- Morgan Library, the main campus library.
- Owen
- Owen Graduate Hall, located directly adjacent to Sutherland Hall.
- RamCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- RamWeb
- The online student portal for registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- Spartan Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- The Oval
- The historic, tree-lined central green space of the campus.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, which includes the gym, pool, and climbing wall.
- TILT
- The Institute for Learning and Teaching, located in a historic building offering tutoring and academic support.
- Transfort
- The Fort Collins city bus system, which students can ride for free using their RamCard.
- Transloc
- The mobile app used by students to track CATA bus locations in real-time.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Term 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 37 approved campus terms and 21 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.