Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 9, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer I 2026
- Summer II 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall I 2026
- Fall II 2026
- Winter 2026-2027
- Spring 2027
- Spring I 2027
- Spring II 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer II 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bassett
- Bassett Hall, one of the residence halls located on the campus hill.
- Black Hats
- The traditional nickname for the Ferrum College football team and its alumni.
- Boar's Head
- The Boar's Head Deli located within the Franklin Hall Student Center.
- BRI
- Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, the major cultural and historical center located on campus.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes events like concerts and bingo.
- Chapman
- Chapman Hall, a student residence building.
D
- DPhiE
- Delta Phi Epsilon, a national sorority active on campus.
- Dyer
- Dyer Hall, which contains both student housing and guest rooms for visitors.
E
- ENACTUS
- Entrepreneurship, Action, and Us, a student organization focused on business and leadership.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a common student-led religious organization on campus.
- Ferrum State
- A colloquial nickname used by students, often jokingly, to refer to the college.
- Franklin
- Franklin Dining Hall, the main campus eatery located in Franklin Hall.
H
- HHP
- Health and Human Performance, a common acronym for the academic program and its associated student club.
- Hillcrest
- A specific residential area on campus, often associated with a distinct meal plan (Meal Plan M).
K
- KAS
- Kappa Alpha Sigma, a local sorority at Ferrum College.
N
- NOA
- Norton Outdoor Adventures, the campus organization for hiking, climbing, and equipment rentals.
- Non Sibi
- Short for the college motto 'Non sibi sed aliis' (Not self, but others).
P
- PAL
- Peer Assisted Learning, referring to student tutors who assist their peers.
- Panther Grounds
- The campus coffee shop serving Starbucks, also housing the spirit shop.
- Panther Pizza
- The on-campus pizzeria located in the Franklin Hall Student Center.
- Panther's Den
- A social and event space on campus used for meetings and activities.
- Panther's Den
- A specific dining and activity space used for events and student gatherings.
- PantherGo
- The opt-in reusable to-go container program for the dining hall.
- Panthers
- The official mascot and collective name for Ferrum College students and athletic teams.
R
- Riddick
- Riddick Hall, a standard residence hall for students.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a liaison group between athletes and the athletic department.
- SET
- Student Engagement Team, which coordinates campus activities like Spring Fling.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for students.
- Subway
- The on-campus Subway restaurant located within the Franklin Hall student center.
- Susannah Wesley
- Susannah Wesley Hall, a common residence hall on campus.
- Susie
- Susannah Wesley Hall, a prominent residence hall on campus.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in Franklin Hall, officially known as the Blue Ridge Mountain Room.
- The Chopping Block
- A retail dining location in the Student Center specializing in made-to-order salads and wraps.
- The Den
- The Panther's Den, the retail dining area in Franklin Hall featuring quick-service food.
- The Grille
- The Black & Gold Grille, a casual dining spot located in Franklin Hall.
- The Hill
- The residential area on the upper part of campus where many student residence halls, such as Dyer and Bassett, are located.
- The Iron
- A reference to the college's name (Latin for iron) and the student newspaper, The Iron Blade.
- The Iron Blade
- The student-run campus newspaper, often referred to as 'The Blade'.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor gathering space located outside Franklin Hall.
- The Rock
- A large, iconic rock near the library that student groups paint to advertise events or celebrate traditions.
- The Sub
- The Subway location situated within the Panther's Den.
- The Village
- Refers to the Village of Ferrum, the rural community surrounding the college.
- The Village
- Ferrum Village, the apartment-style housing typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- Three for Me
- The meal exchange program allowing students to swap a dining hall meal for a 'meal deal' at retail locations.
- Trollville
- A local off-campus house or area known among students as a frequent spot for weekend parties.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BRIM
- The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, located on the edge of campus.
- Carter Center
- The Carter Center for Academic Success, located in the lower level of Stanley Library.
- Community Hour
- A designated block on Wednesdays (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM) with no classes, reserved for events and presentations.
- Ferrum Express
- The free shuttle service providing transportation to Rocky Mount and Roanoke.
- Franklin Hall
- The campus student center, housing dining services, the post office, and student activities.
- Garber
- Garber Hall, the main building for science and mathematics classes.
- Hank Norton
- The Hank Norton Center, the primary facility for the college's athletic programs.
- ID Card
- The multi-purpose card used for building access, meal swipes, and as a debit card for campus purchases.
- Inquiring Minds
- A weekly series of informal faculty and student presentations held during Community Hour.
- John Wesley
- John Wesley Hall, the primary administrative building on campus.
- John Wesley Hall
- The main administrative building on campus.
- Leo Scott Pavilion
- An outdoor pavilion used for campus jams, music events, and community gatherings.
- Norton Center
- The athletics facility and training center for student-athletes.
- Norton Outdoor Adventures
- The campus program that provides equipment rentals and guided trips for hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing.
- Panther Alert
- The campus-wide emergency notification system for weather or safety updates.
- Panther Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Panther Connect
- The mobile app used for campus engagement and information.
- Roberts
- Roberts Hall, which houses the Wellness Center for students.
- Schoolfield Hall
- The performing arts building, home to the Sale Theatre and Rex Stephenson Theatre.
- Spillman Daniel
- Spillman Daniel House, the location for Student Accounts and financial transactions.
- Stanley
- Stanley Library, the main campus library and home to the LEaP Studio.
- Stanley Library
- The main campus library, which also houses the LEaP Studio and the Carter Center for Academic Success.
- Swartz
- Swartz Gym, the facility used for indoor sports and physical education.
- Swartz Gym
- The primary gymnasium facility on campus for athletics and recreation.
- The Iron Blade
- The student-run and student-produced campus newspaper.
- The Post Office
- The student mail center located on the lower level of Franklin Hall.
- The Shuttle
- The college-provided transportation service that takes students to nearby towns like Rocky Mount or Roanoke.
- Vaughn
- Vaughn Chapel, the center for spiritual life and religious services.
- Vaughn Chapel
- The campus chapel used for religious services and spiritual life events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 9, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 46 approved campus terms and 29 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.