Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 4-Week Session 1Summer 2026 Session 2Summer 2026 Session 2 (4-Week)
- Summer 2026 8-Week SessionSummer 2026 8-Week Session 1Summer 2026 Session 1Summer 2026 Session 1 (8-Week)
- Summer 2026 Session 3
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Session 1
- Fall 2026 16-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Session 2
- Spring 2027 Session 1
- Spring 2027 16-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Session 2
- Summer 2027 Session 1 (3-Week MFT)
- Summer 2027 Session 3
- Summer 2027 Session 2
- Summer 2027 Session 4
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on community and cultural awareness.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
- Casado
- Often used to refer to the dining area or the student center as a whole.
F
- Falcon
- The university mascot, used to refer to any student or athlete.
- Falcon Glen
- The Falcon Glen Apartments, providing upperclassman housing.
- Falcon Village
- The Falcon Village Apartments, a more independent living option for students.
- Falcon's Nest
- The snack bar and grill area in Casado for quick meals and late-night bites.
- Falcons
- The university mascot and the collective term for the student body.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a popular campus ministry and student group.
G
- Green
- Green Residence Hall, typically housing freshman students.
J
- J.R.
- J.R. Residence Hall, a traditional-style dormitory on campus.
- Jazzman’s
- The on-campus coffee shop and cafe located in the Casado Campus Center.
M
- MFT
- Marriage and Family Therapy, referring to the prominent graduate program and its associated clinic.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
- Sing It!
- A reference to the long-standing 'Sing It!' musical competition tradition on campus.
- Smith
- Smith Residence Hall, one of the primary on-campus living options.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within the Casado Campus Center.
- The Clock Tower
- The iconic tower on Davis Hall, often used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Glen
- Falcon Glen Apartments, the on-campus apartment complex for upperclassmen.
- The Quad
- The central green space on campus used for outdoor events and lounging.
- The Tower
- The clock tower on the Davis Administration Building, a primary landmark and meeting spot.
- The Well
- The campus coffee shop and social hub located in the Casado Campus Center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course assignments, syllabi, and communication.
- Casado
- The Casado Campus Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- casado_cafe_community_market
- Casado Cafe & Community Market
- casado_dining_hall
- Casado Dining Hall
- Davis
- The Davis Administration Building, the historic heart of campus featuring the clock tower.
- Falcon Dollars
- The declining balance currency loaded onto student IDs for use at campus dining venues.
- Falcon Hub
- The internal student portal for campus news, resources, and email access.
- Falcon ID
- The official student identification card required for meal plans and building access.
- Garvey
- Refers to the Garvey Art Center or the Garvey Physical Education Center (gym).
- MFT
- The Marriage and Family Therapy facility, used for the university's renowned graduate program.
- Riney
- The Riney Fine Arts Center, home to the music and theater departments.
- SAA
- The Science and Art Center, housing labs and classrooms for those disciplines.
- Sebits
- Sebits Science Hall, housing the university's science labs and classrooms.
- Self-Service
- The online portal where students register for classes, view grades, and manage financial aid.
- Stanley
- The Edmund Stanley Library, the primary research and study building.
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- Starbucks Cafe
- The 24-Hour Lab
- The computer lab located in the library that offers extended hours for student use.
- The Well
- The campus wellness and counseling services center.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 18 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.