Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Fall A 2026Fall Block 1 2026Relevant now
- Fall B 2026Fall Block 2 2026
- Spring 2027Spring A 2027Spring Block 1 2027
- Spring B 2027Spring Block 2 2027
- Summer Block 1 2027Summer I 2027
- Summer Full 2027
- Summer Full 2027
- Summer 4-Week 2027
- Summer Block 2 2027Summer II 2027
- Fall 2027Fall A 2027Fall Block 1 2027
- Fall B 2027Fall Block 2 2027
- Spring 2028Spring A 2028Spring Block 1 2028
- Spring B 2028Spring Block 2 2028
- Summer Block 1 2028Summer I 2028
- Summer Full 2028
- Summer 4-Week 2028
- Summer Block 2 2028Summer II 2028
Campus language
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Showing 16 of 16 terms
C
- Cocky
- The official mascot of Jacksonville State University, a gamecock.
F
- Fear the Beak
- A popular campus slogan and athletic cheer used to show school spirit.
- Fitz
- Fitzpatrick Hall, a traditional-style residence hall primarily for freshmen.
G
- Gamecocks
- The collective name for JSU students, alumni, and athletic teams.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities on campus.
J
- Jazzman's
- The coffee shop and bakery located within the Theron Montgomery Building.
P
- Patterson
- Patterson Hall, a residence hall often used for first-year student housing.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
T
- The Caf
- The Jack Hopper Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
- The Friendliest Campus in the South
- The long-standing official motto and nickname for the university.
- The Point
- Campus Point, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
- The Spark
- Sparkman Hall, the tallest residence hall on campus and a prominent landmark in Jacksonville.
- The TMB
- The Theron Montgomery Building, which houses multiple retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Mein Bowl.
U
- UPB
- University Programs Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events and concerts.
- UPD
- University Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
W
- WOW
- World of Wings, a popular dining location located inside the Theron Montgomery Building (TMB).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Angle Hall
- The main administrative building, formerly known as Bibb Graves Hall, housing the President's office and admissions.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and online classes.
- chick_fil_a_tmb_food_court
- Chick-fil-A (TMB Food Court)
- Cocky Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Gamecock Express
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around campus and to local shopping areas.
- jack_hopper_dining_hall
- Jack Hopper Dining Hall
- Mason Hall
- The home of the JSU Department of Music and the Marching Southerners.
- mein_bowl
- Mein Bowl
- MyJSU
- The central web portal where students access registration, financial aid, and grades.
- Self Hall
- The building housing the Department of Communication and the campus radio station, WLJS.
- Stone Center
- The building housing the Department of English and the Department of Theatre and Film.
- TMB
- Theron Montgomery Building, the central student union housing the bookstore, dining, and student offices.
- world_of_wings_wow
- World of Wings (WOW)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 13 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.