Academic calendar
Summer 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026Relevant now
- Summer 2026 First 6-Week SessionSummer 2026 First Six-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Full 12-Week SessionSummer 2026 Regular 12-Week Session
- Summer 2026 First 4-Week SessionSummer 2026 First Four-Week Session
- Summer 2026 8-Week SessionSummer 2026 Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 4-Week SessionSummer 2026 Second Four-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 6-Week SessionSummer 2026 Second Six-Week Session
- August Intersession 2026
- Fall 2026 Five-Week First
- Fall 2026 Eight-Week First
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Five-Week Second
- Fall 2026 Eight-Week Second
- Fall 2026 Five-Week Third
- January Intersession 2026-2027January Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 Five-Week First
- Spring 2027 Eight-Week First
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Five-Week Second
- Spring 2027 Eight-Week Second
- Spring 2027 Five-Week Third
- May Intersession 2027
- Summer 2027 First 5-Week SessionSummer 2027 First Five-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First Five-Week Session
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 Full Ten-Week SessionSummer 2027 Regular 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 First Four-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week SessionSummer 2027 Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2027 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 Six-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 5-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Five-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Four-Week Session
Campus language
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A
- AAC
- Academic Achievement Center, an office providing tutoring, coaching, and academic support services.
- Aggieville
- The historic entertainment and dining district located directly across from campus.
- ARH
- Association of Residence Halls, the student organization representing those living in campus housing.
B
- BAP
- Beta Alpha Psi, the premier honors organization for financial information students (accounting, finance, and MIS).
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent cultural and advocacy organization.
C
- Call Hall
- Commonly used to refer to the dairy bar in Call Hall known for its campus-made ice cream.
- Call Hall
- The Call Hall Dairy Bar, famous for student-made ice cream and dairy products.
- Cat's Pause
- A convenience store and snack bar located within the K-State Student Union.
- Cats
- Short for Wildcats, the university's mascot and collective name for students.
- Cats' Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry providing food and hygiene products to students in need.
- Cornerstone
- The coffee shop located in the Wefald Hall/Kramer Dining Center area.
D
- Derby
- The Derby Complex, which includes Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West residence halls.
- Derby
- Derby Dining Center, the largest dining facility serving the eastern residence halls.
- Derby Complex
- The cluster of residence halls on the east side of campus, including Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West halls.
- Derby Side
- The cluster of residence halls (Haymaker, Moore, Ford, West) located near the Derby Dining Center.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail food locations on campus.
E
- EMAW
- Every Man A Wildcat, the university's primary rallying cry and slogan.
F
- Fake Patty's
- Fake St. Patrick's Day, a massive annual student-led celebration held the Saturday before Spring Break.
- Ford
- Ford Hall, an all-female residence hall on the east side of campus.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, the collective term for the Greek community on campus.
G
- Goodnow
- Shorthand for Goodnow Hall, often paired with Marlatt as they share a dining center.
H
- HALO
- Hispanic American Leadership Organization.
- Haymaker
- Common shorthand for Haymaker Hall, a large traditional residence hall.
- Honors House
- The Marlatt Hall honors floor or the specific living-learning community for honors students.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for the university's social fraternities.
J
- Jardine
- The Jardine Apartment Complex, used by upperclassmen and families.
- JP's
- JP's Sports Grill, a popular restaurant located in the Jardine Apartment complex.
K
- K-State 8
- The university's general education program requiring courses across eight different areas of knowledge.
- Kramer
- The Kramer Complex, which includes Goodnow, Marlatt, and Wefald residence halls.
- Kramer
- Kramer Dining Center, serving the western residence halls including Wefald, Goodnow, and Marlatt.
- Kramer Complex
- The cluster of residence halls on the west side of campus, including Goodnow, Marlatt, and Wefald halls.
- Kramer Side
- The cluster of residence halls (Goodnow, Marlatt, Wefald) located near the Kramer Dining Center.
- KSDB
- The student-run radio station (91.9 FM) based in the K-State Student Union.
- KSF
- K-State First, the university's first-year experience program.
M
- Marlatt
- Shorthand for Marlatt Hall.
- Moore
- Moore Hall, a residence hall located in the Derby Community.
O
- Octagon of Doom
- The nickname for Bramlage Coliseum, specifically referring to its intimidating atmosphere during basketball games.
- On-the-Go
- The university's takeout meal program available at the main dining centers.
- OSAS
- Office of Student Activities and Services, the hub for student organizations.
P
- PHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities on campus.
- Putnam
- Putnam Hall, a residence hall in the Strong Community.
Q
- Quick Cats
- Campus convenience stores located in various residence halls and the Union.
- Quik Cats
- On-campus convenience stores located in various residence halls and the Union.
R
- Radina's
- Local coffee shop chain with multiple locations across campus, including the Union and Hale Library.
S
- SAB
- Student Advisory Board, typically referring to the group advising the Dean of a specific college.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- SMC
- Student Media Corporation, the entity that oversees the Collegian newspaper and Royal Purple yearbook.
- Smurth
- Smurthwaite Scholarship House, a cooperative living community for women.
- Smurthwaite
- Smurthwaite Scholarship House, a cooperative living community for women.
- Strong
- The residential complex encompassing Boyd, Putnam, and Van Zile halls.
- Strong Complex
- The collective name for the Boyd, Putnam, and Van Zile residence halls.
- StuFo
- Student Foundation, a philanthropy-focused student organization that runs the K-State Proud campaign.
T
- The Bill
- Bill Snyder Family Stadium, the home of K-State football.
- The Complex
- The Derby Complex, referring to the cluster of residence halls (Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West) served by the Derby Dining Center.
- The Derb
- A common student nickname for the Derby Dining Center.
- The Derby
- The Derby Complex, consisting of Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West Halls.
- The Derby Complex
- The group of residence halls served by Derby Dining Center, including Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West.
- The Derby Side
- The cluster of residence halls on the east side of campus, including Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West.
- The Dirty Ford
- Ford Hall, an all-female residence hall often referred to by this nickname in student circles.
- The Ghetto
- A colloquial (and sometimes controversial) term used by students to describe the older rental housing area north of campus.
- The Hay
- Haymaker Hall, a large residence hall on the east side of campus.
- The Hill
- The cluster of residence halls located on the eastern side of campus, including Ford, Haymaker, Moore, and West.
- The Honors House
- Commonly refers to Marlatt Hall, which houses the University Honors Program residential community.
- The Kramer
- The Kramer Complex, consisting of Goodnow, Marlatt, and Wefald Halls.
- The Kramer Complex
- The group of residence halls served by Kramer Dining Center, including Goodnow, Marlatt, and Wefald.
- The Kramer Side
- The cluster of residence halls on the west side of campus, including Goodnow, Marlatt, and Wefald.
- The Little Apple
- The nickname for Manhattan, Kansas.
- The Octagon of Doom
- A nickname for Bramlage Coliseum, referring to its eight-sided shape and intimidating atmosphere for opponents.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area between Hale Library and Eisenhower Hall where students hang out.
- The Res
- A general shorthand for the residence halls or the residential side of campus.
- The Smurth
- Smurthwaite Scholarship House, a cooperative living community for women.
- The Strong
- The Strong Complex, consisting of Boyd, Putnam, and Van Zile Halls.
- The Strong Complex
- The collective name for the Boyd, Putnam, and Van Zile residence halls.
- The Union
- The food court area within the K-State Student Union featuring various fast-food vendors.
- The Union Food Court
- The collection of fast-food vendors located on the ground floor of the K-State Student Union.
- The Ville
- Common shorthand for Aggieville.
- The Ville
- While often referring to Aggieville, students living in Jardine Apartments sometimes use it to describe the apartment community feel.
- The Wabash
- The Wabash Cannonball, a signature school dance and song performed at athletic events.
- The Zoo
- Haymaker Hall, a residence hall traditionally known among students for its high energy and social atmosphere.
U
- UPC
- Union Program Council, the student-led group that organizes campus events like movies and concerts.
V
- Van Zile
- Van Zile Dining Center, a smaller dining hall serving the Strong Community.
- VZ
- Van Zile Dining Center, a smaller dining hall often used for specialized meal options.
W
- Wabash
- Refers to the 'Wabash Cannonball,' a traditional school song and high-energy dance performed at sporting events.
- Wefald
- Refers to Wefald Hall, the newest residence hall on campus.
- West
- West Hall, a residence hall in the Derby Community.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ahearn
- Ahearn Field House, a historic building used for volleyball and indoor sports.
- Anderson
- Anderson Hall, the iconic limestone administrative building that serves as the face of the university.
- ATA Bus
- The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency, which provides bus service around campus and Manhattan.
- Bosco
- Bosco Student Plaza, the outdoor gathering space located directly outside the Union.
- Bramlage
- Bramlage Coliseum, the home arena for K-State basketball, often called the 'Octagon of Doom'.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where professors post assignments and grades.
- Cardwell
- Cardwell Hall, known for housing the math and physics departments.
- Cat Cash
- A debit-like account on the Wildcat ID that can be used for purchases at various campus locations.
- Cat's Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry available to students facing food insecurity.
- Cat's Pause
- A convenience store and lounge area located on the second floor of the K-State Student Union.
- CatCash
- A debit-like system where students can load money onto their ID card for use at campus shops and printers.
- DARS
- Degree Audit Reporting System, the official tool used to track progress toward graduation requirements.
- Dead Week
- The week before final exams, officially known as 'Student Prep Week,' where major exams are restricted.
- derby_dining_center
- Derby Dining Center
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus retail food locations like Radina's or the Union.
- eID
- Electronic ID, the username and login credential used to access K-State email and online services.
- Hale
- Hale Library, the main campus library.
- K-State 8
- The university's general education program requiring students to take classes in eight diverse areas.
- kramer_dining_center
- Kramer Dining Center
- KSIS
- K-State Student Information System, the portal used for enrollment, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Lafene
- Lafene Health Center, the on-campus student medical and wellness facility.
- Navigate
- A student success app used for scheduling advising appointments and tracking academic progress.
- Octagon of Doom
- Bramlage Coliseum, the university's basketball arena, nicknamed for its intimidating atmosphere.
- Powercat
- The official stylized wildcat head logo of Kansas State University.
- SafeRide
- A university-sponsored program providing safe transportation home for students within city limits.
- Seaton
- Seaton Hall, the primary building for the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.
- The Bill
- Bill Snyder Family Stadium, where the football team plays.
- The Bram
- Bramlage Coliseum, the arena where K-State basketball games are played.
- The Link
- The enclosed pedestrian bridge connecting the K-State Student Union to the Business Building and parking garage.
- The Octagon of Doom
- The student nickname for Bramlage Coliseum, specifically during intense basketball games.
- The Rec
- The Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex, the main campus gym and fitness center.
- The Stack
- The multi-level book storage and study area within Hale Library.
- The Union
- The K-State Student Union, the central hub for student life, food, and the bookstore.
- WID
- Wildcat Identification Number, the unique 9-digit number used for all official university business.
- Wildcat ID
- The official university identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 85 approved campus terms and 35 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.