Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AISE
- Office of Access, Impact & Student Engagement, which oversees diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- APO
- Alpha Psi Omega, the national theater honor society chapter on campus.
B
- B&G
- The Blue & Gold Society, a group of student ambassadors who serve as campus tour guides and representatives for the Admissions Office.
- BCA
- Black Campus Alliance, a student organization focused on the interests of Black students.
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, an organization promoting cultural awareness and support.
- BSU
- Black Student Union.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student group that plans events like concerts and movies.
- Carriger
- Carriger Hall, a residence hall often used for first-year students.
E
- E&H
- The standard abbreviation for Emory & Henry University (formerly EHC).
- EAB
- Emory Activities Board, the primary student-led programming body on campus.
- ECC
- Emory Climate Collaborative, a student and faculty group focused on campus sustainability.
- EHC-TV
- The student-produced television news program.
- Elm & Hickory
- Modern residence halls typically grouped together and used for first-year housing.
- Elm and Hickory
- The two residence halls that form the primary residential quad for students.
- EMA
- Electronic Media Association, a student organization for those interested in television and digital production.
- ES
- The Emorium Society, a long-standing secret society on campus known for random acts of service.
- ES Owls
- White spray-painted owl symbols found around campus representing the Emorium Society.
- ESNA
- Emory Student Nursing Association, a professional organization for nursing students.
G
- Golden Stingers
- The official university dance team that performs at athletic events.
H
- Hays
- Hays Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
- Hillman
- Hillman Hall, a traditional-style residence hall located near the King Health and Physical Education Center.
L
- Lyceums
- Required cultural and academic events (lectures, concerts, plays) that students must attend to graduate.
M
- Martha
- Martha Washington Hall, a central residence hall on campus.
- MaWa
- Wiley-Jackson Hall, a large residence hall named after the merger with Martha Washington College.
O
- Outdoor Program
- The college's extensive outdoor adventure and leadership organization.
P
- P.E.A.C.E.
- People Encouraging A Community of Equality, a themed living community and student organization.
- Prill
- Prillaman Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its shortened name.
- Prillaman
- Prillaman Hall, a traditional residence hall.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization that advocates for residents and manages dorm improvements.
- Running of the Bulls
- A bi-annual tradition where sorority pledges run from Wiley-Jackson Hall to meet their new chapters.
S
- Service Plunge
- A mandatory day of community service for all incoming first-year students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Simply To Go
- Grab-and-go food options located in McGlothlin-Street Hall.
- Stinger's
- Stinger's Cafe, a retail dining option located within the Van Dyke Center.
- Stuart
- Stuart Hall, a traditional residence hall.
- Sullins
- Sullins Hall, a residence hall often used for returning students.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in the Van Dyke Center.
- The Cottage
- A small, specialized residence hall located near the main campus housing area.
- The Den
- A retail dining location in the Van Dyke Center offering grilled items and quick meals.
- The Depot
- Off-campus student apartments located in a historic train depot building.
- The Duck
- The snack bar and grill area located in the Van Dyke Center, officially the Duck Snack Bar.
- The Duck Pond
- A popular campus landmark and gathering spot fed by a natural spring.
- The E&H Hello
- The campus tradition and expectation of greeting every person you pass while walking on campus.
- The Emory
- A colloquial way students refer to the immediate campus community and local atmosphere.
- The Emory Way
- The community standard and honor code that students are expected to uphold.
- The Hill
- The elevated central portion of the campus where many academic buildings are located.
- The Hill
- A general reference to the cluster of residence halls located on the higher elevation of the campus terrain.
- The Hut
- A casual dining location in the Martin Brock Student Center serving burgers, wraps, and wings.
- The Market
- The on-campus convenience store for grab-and-go items.
- The Martha
- Martha Washington Hall, a prominent residence hall on campus.
- The Merc
- The Emory & Henry Mercantile, the campus bookstore and spirit wear shop.
- The Merc
- The Emory Mercantile, the campus bookstore and shop where students buy spirit wear and supplies.
- The Rock
- A large rock on campus that is frequently painted by student groups for promotion or celebration.
- The Sphinx
- The university's annual yearbook documenting student life.
- The Village
- A collection of upperclassman housing including small houses and apartments located across the railroad tracks.
- The Whitetopper
- The long-running student-produced newspaper, established in 1921.
- The Whitlow
- The student-run newspaper of Emory & Henry University.
- The Zone
- A convenience store located in the Martin Brock Student Center.
V
- Van Dyke
- The main campus dining hall located in the Van Dyke Center.
W
- W-J
- Wiley-Jackson Hall, one of the university's central residence halls.
- Wasps
- The official nickname and mascot for Emory & Henry students and athletic teams.
- Weaver
- Shorthand for Weaver Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
- WEHC
- The campus radio station (90.7 FM), known as 'The Voice of Southwest Virginia'.
- Whitetopper
- The student newspaper, named after the nearby Whitetop Mountain.
- Wiley
- Common shorthand for Wiley-Jackson Hall, the university's largest residence hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Books4U
- The university's equitable access program that provides all required textbooks to students for a flat fee.
- Byars
- Byars Hall, the historic building housing the humanities and social sciences.
- Carriger
- Carriger Hall, a historic building housing the School of Business.
- E&H Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Emory Cab
- A student transportation service providing rides to the equestrian center, health sciences campus, and local transit hubs.
- Everyday App
- The mobile application used by students to order food ahead and manage meal plan balances.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining-specific funds included with meal plans for use at Sodexo venues like The Hut and Stinger's.
- GET Funds
- Campus currency that can be used at the bookstore, dining locations, and select local businesses.
- Kelly
- The Kelly Library, the university's main research and study facility.
- King Center
- The King Health and Physical Education Center, the primary athletic and fitness facility.
- Lyceum
- A graduation requirement involving attendance at a specific number of approved cultural and academic events.
- Lyceum Credit
- The attendance record students must accumulate by scanning their IDs at designated campus events.
- Lyceum Credits
- The specific attendance requirements (usually 5 per semester) needed to fulfill graduation criteria.
- Lyceums
- Required cultural and academic events that students must attend to meet graduation requirements.
- Martin Brock
- The Martin Brock Student Center, the hub for student activities and student government.
- MCA
- The McGlothlin Center for the Arts, a modern venue for performances and gallery exhibits.
- McGlothlin
- McGlothlin-Street Hall, the main facility for science departments and labs.
- McGlothlin-Street
- McGlothlin-Street Hall, a major academic building housing science and business programs.
- McPherson Center
- The location of the Office of Housing & Residence Life and the campus fitness center.
- Memorial
- Memorial Chapel, the campus spiritual center.
- Memorial Chapel
- The central spiritual and ceremonial building on campus.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by professors for course materials and assignments.
- MS Hall
- McGlothlin-Street Hall, a major academic building housing science labs and classrooms.
- MSH
- McGlothlin-Street Hall, a primary academic building housing science and social science departments.
- MyHub
- The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and billing information.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and campus payments.
- OneCash
- The debit-style funds loaded onto a student's OneCard for use at the bookstore and dining locations.
- Self-Service
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Service Plunge
- An annual tradition and requirement for incoming freshmen to participate in a day of community service.
- The Beehive
- The internal student portal used for accessing campus news, schedules, and academic resources.
- The Chapel
- Memorial Chapel, used for services, ceremonies, and musical performances.
- The Depot
- The historic Emory Train Depot, which now houses the Campus Police and Safety office.
- The Duck
- The nickname for the MyE&H student portal where students access grades and schedules.
- The Duck Pond
- A central campus landmark and gathering spot fed by a natural spring.
- The Hub
- The centralized location for student success services, including advising and academic support.
- The Kelly
- The Frederick Thrasher Kelly Library, the primary campus library.
- The King
- The King Health and Physical Education Center, containing the gym and pool.
- The King Center
- The Robert W. Gibson, Jr. Student Center, which houses athletic facilities and the gym.
- The MCA
- The McGlothlin Center for the Arts, the campus venue for theater, music, and art galleries.
- The McGlothlin
- The McGlothlin Center for the Arts, which houses the main theater and art galleries.
- The Merc
- The Emory Mercantile, the university's bookstore and gift shop.
- The Merc
- Short for The Emory & Henry Mercantile, the official campus bookstore and spirit shop.
- The Post Office
- The campus mail center located within the Van Dyke Center.
- The van
- The van Vlissingen Center for Career and Professional Development.
- The Whitetopper
- The student-run newspaper, a primary source for campus news since 1921.
- The Wiley
- Wiley Hall, a major building housing administrative offices and the Student Success Center.
- Van Dyke
- The Fred Selfe Student Center, serving as the main hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
- Van Dyke
- The Fred Selfe Student Center (Van Dyke Center), the hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
- Wiley
- Wiley Hall, the primary administrative building and home to several classrooms.
- Wiley Hall
- The main administrative building on campus, distinct from Wiley-Jackson residence hall.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 65 approved campus terms and 50 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.