Academic calendar
Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session I 2026 (4.5 week classes)
- Summer Session I 2026Summer Session I 2026 (8 week classes)
- Summer Session II 2026Relevant now
- MS Athletic Training Summer Session 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Immersive Term 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session I 2027 (4.5-week)
- Summer Session I 2027 (8-week)
- Summer Session II 2027
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- 'Sco Griz
- A common shorthand cheer used by students, meaning 'Let's Go Griz.'
A
- ACM
- Association for Computing Machinery, a professional and social club for computing and technology students.
B
- B2B
- Brother2Brother, a mentoring and support organization for male students.
- Ben
- The Benjamin Franklin statue in front of Old Main; students often rub his nose for good luck before exams.
- Ben's
- The Ben Franklin Coffeehouse, a casual dining spot and coffee shop in the student center.
- Ben's Nose
- The nose of the Benjamin Franklin statue; students rub it for good luck before exams.
- BOLD House
- Building Our Leaders Through Diversity House, a themed living-learning community focused on multiculturalism.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization promoting Black culture and community.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.
- Cline
- Shorthand for Cline Hall, a residence hall often used for first-year student placement.
- CSE
- Center for Student Engagement, the office that oversees clubs and campus activities.
D
- Dame Mall
- The long central courtyard and heart of campus, named after the college's first graduate.
- DECA
- Collegiate DECA, an organization preparing emerging leaders in marketing, finance, and management.
- Dietz
- Johnson-Dietz Hall, a residence hall typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds attached to a student's meal plan used for purchasing food at campus dining locations.
E
- EARTH
- Environmental Activists Committed to Restoring True Habitat, the campus environmental club.
- Elsey
- Shorthand for Elsey Hall, a primary residence hall on campus.
F
- FCEXSCI
- Exercise Science Student Organization, a group for students interested in health, wellness, and exercise science.
- FCI
- Franklin College Indiana, often used in older branding or specific administrative contexts.
- FCPA
- Franklin College Pride Alliance, the campus LGBTQ+ advocacy and support group.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the portion of the meal plan used at retail locations like the Grille or Starbucks.
G
- Griz
- The universal nickname for Franklin College students, athletes, and the grizzly bear mascot.
- Griz
- The collective term for the student body, derived from the Grizzly mascot.
- Griz 5
- A common meal plan option providing five meals per week plus dining dollars.
- Griz Biz
- The campus convenience store and snack bar located in the student center.
- Griz Card
- The official student identification card used for meals, building access, and campus currency.
- Griz City
- The casual dining area and snack bar located on the lower level of the student center.
- Griz Day
- The annual day of giving and school spirit celebration.
- Griz Days
- Specific days designated for campus-wide events, orientation, or spirit activities.
- Griz Dining
- The collective term for campus food services provided by Parkhurst.
- Griz Fuel
- A signature energy drink or smoothie option served at the Grizzly Cafe to keep students energized.
- Griz Grill
- The retail dining location in the student center offering quick-service meals.
- GRIZTuesday
- The college's annual day of giving and school spirit celebration.
- Grizzly Cafe
- A casual dining and coffee spot on campus, often used for quick meals and snacks.
- Grizzly Café
- A casual dining spot and Starbucks outlet located in the student center.
- Grizzly Den
- A specific dining or retail area within the student center, often used interchangeably with the cafe.
- Grizzly Grand Prix
- A major annual campus event featuring tricycle races and a week of social activities.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- Hoover
- Hoover-Sayger Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- Hoover-Cline
- The combined name for Hoover and Cline residence halls, which are connected and often treated as a single unit.
I
- I-Term
- Short for Immersive Term, the three-week intensive course period held every January.
- Immersive Term
- The three-week term in January where students take a single intensive course, often involving travel or internships.
J
- J-D
- Johnson-Dietz Hall, a residence hall often used by student-athletes and upperclassmen.
- J-Term
- The Immersive Term, a three-week intensive course period held every January.
- JD
- Johnson-Dietz Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- Johnson-Dietz
- The combined name for Johnson and Dietz residence halls, which are connected and house many upperclassmen.
K
- KDR
- Kappa Delta Rho, one of the national fraternities active on campus.
L
- LCA
- Lambda Chi Alpha, a national fraternity with a chapter at the college.
- LSA
- Latinx Student Association, a group supporting Latinx students and culture.
N
- Napolitan
- The Napolitan Student Center, the primary hub for campus dining and student services.
- Nelp
- Nelp Scholar's House, a themed campus residence for high-achieving students.
P
- Pan
- The Panhellenic Suites, which provide housing for members of the campus sororities.
- Parkhurst
- The main dining service provider, often used to refer to the campus dining hall and its offerings.
- PDC
- Professional Development Center, which assists students with career services and internships.
- PDT
- Phi Delta Theta, a national fraternity represented on campus.
- Pi Phi
- Pi Beta Phi sorority.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the official designation for any recognized campus club.
- Rubbing Ben's nose
- A campus tradition where students rub the nose of the Benjamin Franklin bust in Old Main for good luck before exams.
S
- S2S
- Sister to Sister, a mentoring and support organization for female students.
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of Franklin's many student-athletes.
- SAE
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
- SEB
- Student Entertainment Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus social events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- Swipes
- Meal credits used to enter the main dining hall.
T
- The Annex
- A campus housing option for upperclassmen located near the main campus area.
- The Bell
- The Victory Bell, a campus landmark rung to celebrate athletic victories and traditions.
- The BOLD House
- A Living-Learning Community (Building Our Leaders Through Diversity) located within the Johnson-Dietz hall.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located on the upper level of the Napolitan Student Center.
- The Circle
- The circular driveway and grassy area in front of Old Main, often used for campus gatherings.
- The Dam
- Refers to the nearby dam in Province Park, a popular off-campus walking spot for students.
- The Den
- A specific seating or late-night food service area within the Griz City dining space.
- The Franklin
- The student-run newspaper, which has been a campus staple since 1908.
- The Grille
- The Grizzly Grille, a retail dining location offering made-to-order food and snacks.
- The Griz
- The Grizzly Café, a casual dining spot and social space in the student center.
- The Grizzly Den
- A snack bar and social space located within the Napolitan Student Center, also the name of the campus engagement app.
- The Houses
- Campus-owned houses used for upperclassman student housing.
- The Marketplace
- The main dining hall located in the Napolitan Student Center.
- The Nap
- Common shorthand for the Napolitan Student Center, which houses the main dining and student services.
- The Pan
- The Panhellenic Residence Hall, which houses the campus sorority chapters.
- The Panhellenic
- The Panhellenic Residence Hall, which houses members of various sororities.
- The Ranft
- Hartranft Hall, a residence hall on campus.
- The Sections
- A student nickname for Johnson-Dietz Hall, referring to how suites are grouped into lettered sections.
- TKE
- Tau Kappa Epsilon, a national fraternity active at the college.
- Tri-Delt
- The Delta Delta Delta sorority chapter on campus.
V
- Victory Bell
- The trophy contested in the annual football rivalry game between Franklin College and Hanover College.
W
- Winter Term
- The immersive four-week academic term in January dedicated to one course, travel, or internships.
- Wonder Five
- A reference to the legendary 1920s basketball team, frequently cited in campus history and lore.
Z
- Zeta
- Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
- ZTA
- The Zeta Tau Alpha sorority chapter on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ARC
- The Happe Family Academic Resource Center, providing tutoring, math support, and disability services.
- B.F.
- The B.F. Hamilton Library, the main research and study facility on campus.
- Barnes
- Barnes Hall, a primary building within the Franklin College Science Center.
- Bell Ceremony
- A tradition where new students walk to the Victory Bell to mark the official start of their academic journey.
- Ben Bench
- A bronze sculpture of Ben Franklin outside the student center, used as a landmark and meeting spot.
- Campus Security
- The 24/7 service providing safety escorts and emergency response, located in the lower level of Dietz Hall.
- CTI
- Center for Tech Innovation, a facility dedicated to technology and modern learning resources.
- Dame Mall
- The central campus ellipse around which most academic buildings are situated.
- Dame Mall
- The central campus green space and walkway around which most academic buildings are situated.
- Griz Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Griz Card Office
- The office located in the Napolitan Student Center where students obtain or replace IDs.
- GrizCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- GrizLife
- The online portal and app used for tracking student organization events and campus involvement.
- GrizLink
- The primary online portal for students to access grades, course registration, and campus resources.
- GRIZTuesday
- An annual 24-hour online fundraising event specifically supporting Grizzly athletic programs.
- Grizzly Den
- The campus engagement app used to track events, join clubs, and receive campus updates.
- Hamilton
- The B.F. Hamilton Memorial Library.
- Immersive Term
- A three-to-four week term in January dedicated to intensive courses, internships, or study-abroad opportunities.
- Immersive Term Travel
- Faculty-led study-away opportunities occurring during the January term.
- JCFA
- Johnson Center for Fine Arts, home to the theatre, music, and art departments.
- Launch
- The distinctive first-year experience program designed to help new students transition to college life.
- Launch Team
- A group of peer mentors and faculty who guide first-year students through their initial semester.
- Napolitan
- The Napolitan Student Center, the central hub for dining, the bookstore, and student services.
- New Student Checklist
- The mandatory online onboarding process for deposited students to handle housing and registration.
- Old Main
- The historic central academic and administrative building, featuring the iconic clock tower.
- Parking Permit
- A required registration for any student vehicle parked in designated campus lots.
- Richardson Chapel
- The campus chapel used for spiritual services and various college ceremonies.
- Rubbing Ben's nose
- A campus tradition where students rub the nose of the Ben Franklin bust in Old Main for good luck before exams.
- Shirk
- Shirk Hall, which houses the Pulliam School of Journalism and student media outlets.
- Shirk Hall
- The building housing the Pulliam School of Journalism and student media outlets.
- Spurlock
- Spurlock Center, the campus athletic facility containing the gym and fitness center.
- The Circle
- Dame Circle, the main circular drive and green space at the campus entrance often used for outdoor events.
- The Den
- The official online platform and mobile app used for student engagement, event tracking, and club management.
- The Franklin
- The award-winning student-run newspaper that serves as the primary news source for the campus community.
- The Grizzly
- The student-run newspaper that serves as the primary source for campus news and student perspectives.
- The Grizzly Guide
- The official student handbook containing all campus policies and codes of conduct.
- The Hive
- An innovation and engaged learning space located in downtown Franklin for community-based projects.
- The Hub
- The central information desk in the Napolitan Student Center for campus questions and services.
- The Nap
- The Napolitan Student Center, the primary hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Pulse
- The student-run news and media site covering campus events and news.
- The Von
- The Von-Boll Welcome Center, which houses the admissions office.
- The Welcome Center
- The Von Boll Welcome Center, the first stop for visitors and the home of admissions and financial aid.
- The Write Place
- The campus writing center where students receive peer tutoring for essays and research papers.
- Tower Tradition
- A welcome week ceremony where new students receive a pin of the Old Main tower to signify their membership in the college.
- Von
- Von Ritchey Hall, a campus building housing various academic departments.
- Von Boll
- The Von Boll Welcome Center, the starting point for campus tours and home to admissions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Session II 2026 runs Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 89 approved campus terms and 46 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.