Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Module 1
- Fall 2026 Module 2
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events and entertainment.
L
- Laker Nation
- A term used by students and staff to describe the collective community and school spirit.
- Laker Point
- The primary student housing complex located adjacent to the Mattoon campus, often referred to as the only 'on-campus' living option.
- Lakers
- The official mascot and collective nickname for Lake Land College students and athletic teams.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Subway
- The on-campus Subway restaurant franchise located within the Luther Student Center.
T
- The Hub
- The main cafeteria and dining area located in the Luther Student Center.
- The Point
- Common student shorthand for the Laker Point student housing complex.
W
- WLKL
- The campus radio station, 89.9 FM 'The Max', operated by students in the broadcasting program.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system (LMS) used for course assignments, grades, and communication.
- Field House
- The main athletic facility containing the gymnasium, fitness center, and athletic offices.
- Laker Alerts
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding weather closures or campus emergencies.
- Laker Card
- The official student identification card required for library services and campus printing.
- Laker Hub
- The central online portal used by students to access grades, registration, and financial aid information.
- Laker Mail
- The official student email system used for all formal college correspondence.
- Luther
- The Luther Student Center, which houses the cafeteria, bookstore, and most student services.
- Neal
- Neal Hall, a primary academic building housing general education classrooms and faculty offices.
- Northwest Center
- The building housing technical, industrial, and agricultural programs.
- Webb
- Webb Hall, the building dedicated to health professional programs and nursing labs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 10 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.