Academic calendar
Summer Session 2026 Thirteen-Week runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026 Thirteen-WeekRelevant now
- Summer Session 2026 Twelve-Week
- Summer Session 2026 Ten-Week
- Summer Session 2026 Eight-Week I
- Summer Session 2026 Six-Week I
- Summer Session 2026 Four-Week I
- Summer Session 2026 Two-Week II
- Summer Session 2026 Eight-Week II
- Summer Session 2026 Four-Week II
- Summer Session 2026 Six-Week II
- Summer Session 2026 CLN
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 First Block (7W1)
- Fall 2026 Second Block (7W2)
- Winter Session 1 2027
- Winter Session 2 2027Winter Session 4 2027
- Winter Session 3 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 First Block (7W1)
- Spring 2027 Second Block (7W2)
- Summer Session 2027 Thirteen-Week
- Summer Session 2027 One-Week
- Summer Session 2027 Twelve-Week
- Summer Session 2027 Ten-Week
- Summer Session 2027 Eight-Week I
- Summer Session 2027 Six-Week I
- Summer Session 2027 Four-Week I
- Summer Session 2027 Two-Week I
- Summer Session 2027 Two-Week II
- Summer Session 2027 Eight-Week II
- Summer Session 2027 Four-Week II
- Summer Session 2027 Six-Week II
- Summer Session 2027 CLN
Campus language
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A
- A La Carte
- The separate cafeteria line where students purchase individual snacks, drinks, and premium items rather than a standard meal.
- A/B/C/D Lunch
- The four specific time shifts for lunch, assigned based on a student's 5th or 6th period teacher.
B
- Bluestone
- The historic, stone-clad residence halls located on the main Quad, representing the university's traditional architecture.
D
- D-Hall
- Gibbons Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located near the Quad.
- DECA
- A large student organization focused on marketing, finance, and hospitality competitions.
- Duke Dog
- The official mascot of the university, a costumed bulldog.
E
- E-Hall
- The East Campus Dining Hall, known for its diverse international cuisine and modern atmosphere.
F
- FEA
- Future Educators of America; a club for students interested in pursuing careers in teaching.
- Festival
- The dining and meeting center on East Campus, often referred to as 'Fest' by students.
- FROG
- First-Year Orientation Guide; student leaders who assist incoming freshmen during 1787 Orientation.
H
- Hawk's Nest
- The school store located near the cafeteria that sells snacks, drinks, and Madison-branded apparel.
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
J
- JMU Duuude
- A colloquial phrase and general vibe associated with the friendly, laid-back culture of the student body.
L
- Lakeside
- Residence halls situated near Newman Lake, including Eagle Hall and Shorts Hall.
M
- Mad
- A common prefix or shorthand used by students to refer to school-related things (e.g., 'Mad Football' or 'Mad Drama').
- Mad Town
- A common nickname for James Madison High School and the local Vienna community.
- MadDrama
- The colloquial name for the school's award-winning theater and drama department.
- Madizone
- The official student spirit group and section at athletic events.
- Main Line
- The primary cafeteria queue for the standard daily hot lunch menu.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
P
- PC
- Punched Out, a retail dining area located in Madison Union offering quick-service options.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary body for student leadership and event planning.
- Skyline
- A group of modern residence halls located on the East Campus, named for their views of the surrounding mountains.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area where students eat lunch and congregate.
- The Hawk
- Common shorthand for the student-run newspaper, 'The Hawk Talk'.
- The Hawk Talk
- The name of the award-winning student-run newspaper and its staff.
- The Nest
- The designated student cheering section at home games, known for high energy and themed attire.
- The Nest
- The school store where students purchase snacks, beverages, and Warhawk spirit wear.
- The Pit
- The central, sunken cafeteria area where the majority of students eat lunch and socialize.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn surrounded by bluestone buildings, used for studying, socializing, and events.
- The Snack Bar
- A specific window or area in the cafeteria dedicated to quick-service items and refreshments.
- The Village
- A cluster of high-density, social residence halls (e.g., Dingledine, Frederickson) known for their central location and active student life.
- Tri-M
- The Modern Music Masters Honor Society for high-achieving students in the music department.
U
- UPB
- University Program Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events and concerts.
- UREC
- University Recreation, the massive fitness and wellness center available to all students.
W
- Warhawk Nation
- The collective term for the school's student section and fan base at athletic events.
- Warhawk Way
- The school's official code of conduct and community expectations.
- Warhawks
- The collective name for the student body, derived from the school mascot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bridgeforth
- Bridgeforth Stadium, the home of the university's football team.
- Dining Dollars
- Currency loaded onto the JACard specifically for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Door 1
- The main entrance of the school where all visitors must check in and late students must enter.
- FLEX
- A declining-balance account on the JACard used for non-dining services like laundry, printing, and local vendors.
- ISAT
- The Integrated Science and Technology building, a major academic hub on East Campus.
- JACard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus payments.
- james_madison_high_school_cafeteria
- James Madison High School Cafeteria
- Kiss and Ride
- The designated traffic loop for parents to drop off and pick up students to avoid bus traffic.
- Late Start
- Occasional two-hour delays to the school day, usually due to inclement weather or professional development.
- Learning Seminar
- A flexible block of time in the schedule for students to seek academic help or attend club meetings.
- Madison Union
- The central student union building (formerly Taylor Hall) housing student services and hangouts.
- Red Day
- A block schedule day where students attend their odd-numbered periods (1, 3, 5, 7).
- Red/Black Day
- The block schedule system where 'Red' days consist of odd-numbered periods and 'Black' days consist of even-numbered periods.
- Red/Black Days
- The alternating block schedule system used to determine which classes meet on a specific day.
- Schoology
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- Silver Day
- A block schedule day where students attend their even-numbered periods (2, 4, 6, 8).
- SIS
- The Student Information System (ParentVUE/StudentVUE) used to track official grades, attendance, and transcripts.
- SIS StudentVue
- The online portal where students track their grades, attendance, and official school records.
- StudentVUE
- The online portal where students access their grades, attendance records, and class schedules.
- TDU
- Taylor Down Under; a popular basement-level hangout spot in Madison Union featuring a stage and pool tables.
- The Aud
- Shorthand for the school auditorium, used for theater productions and music concerts.
- The Auditorium
- The primary performance space for the Madison Drama department and school assemblies.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gymnasium, used for physical education classes and wrestling matches.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, the central hub for research, quiet study, and digital resources.
- The Main
- The primary gymnasium used for varsity basketball, volleyball, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Pit
- The main cafeteria and central hub of the school building.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor athletic complex featuring the turf field and track, used for football and soccer.
- Warhawk Hall
- The main entrance corridor and lobby area often used for displays and student gatherings.
- Warhawk Stadium
- The main outdoor athletic complex used for football games, track meets, and graduation.
- Warhawk Time
- A dedicated 30-60 minute block in the middle of the day for remediation, club meetings, or study hall.
- Wilson Hall
- The iconic building with the large cupola located at the head of the Quad.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Session 2026 Thirteen-Week runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 38 approved campus terms and 31 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.