Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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B
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a prominent student organization focused on community and cultural awareness.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black student life and advocacy.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the group responsible for organizing student events and entertainment.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- Mat-C
- A common phonetic shorthand for the college's acronym (MATC), used frequently in casual conversation.
- MATC
- The former acronym (Madison Area Technical College) still frequently used by students and locals to refer to the school.
- Mitby
- The coffee shop and snack area located near the Mitby Theater entrance.
- Mitby Cafe
- The coffee and snack shop located near the Mitby Theater.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SAA
- Student Athletic Association, an organization that supports student-athletes and promotes school spirit.
- SAP
- Satisfactory Academic Progress, the academic standing requirements students must meet to keep financial aid.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- South Campus Café
- The primary dining and coffee spot (serving Starbucks) at the Goodman South Campus.
T
- The Arts Village
- The primary student housing complex located near the Truax campus, specifically designed for Madison College students.
- The Bakery
- The Gourmet Bakery, a student-run shop featuring products made by the Culinary Arts and Baking programs.
- The Bistro
- The Gourmet Dining Room, a student-run restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program.
- The Breese
- Breese Terrace Apartments, the primary off-campus student housing community partnered with the college.
- The Caf
- The Truax Cafeteria, providing full-service meals and grab-and-go options.
- The Clarion
- The official student-run newspaper of Madison College.
- The Den
- The WolfPack Den, a casual dining area and grill located in the Truax Main Building.
- The Hub
- The Hub at Madison College, the primary off-campus student housing complex located adjacent to the Truax campus.
- The Pack
- A collective term for the Madison College student body and athletic teams (WolfPack).
- The Rise
- Rise Madison, the primary off-campus student housing complex specifically partnered with Madison College.
- The Venture
- The primary off-campus student housing apartment complex located directly across from the Truax campus.
- The Yard
- The outdoor courtyard and green space at the Goodman South campus.
- TRIO
- Federal outreach and student services programs designed to assist low-income and first-generation students.
- Truax Cafe
- The main cafeteria located in the Truax campus building.
W
- Wolfie
- The official mascot of Madison College.
- WolfPack
- The official nickname and identity for Madison College students, faculty, and athletic teams.
- WolfPack Den
- The official name of the main cafeteria and food service area at the Truax campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and online classes.
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- Campus Bakery
- Commercial Avenue
- The campus location primarily housing trades, technical, and apprenticeship programs.
- Commuter Pass
- The discounted Madison Metro bus pass available to students through the college.
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- Diane's Delicious Diner
- Gateway
- The specific wing or entrance of the Truax campus that houses student services like admissions and financial aid.
- Goodman South
- The Goodman South Campus, a major satellite location serving the south side of Madison.
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- Health Building Café
- HEB
- Health Education Building, located at the Truax campus and dedicated to nursing and health programs.
- HTEC
- The Health Education and Information Technology Center, a specialized facility on the Truax campus.
- Ingenuity
- The Ingenuity Center, a specialized facility at Truax housing advanced manufacturing and engineering labs.
- Ingenuity Center
- The facility at Truax dedicated to advanced manufacturing, engineering, and transportation programs.
- Madison College Bookstore
- The official shop for textbooks, supplies, and WolfPack branded apparel.
- Madison Metro
- The city bus system that provides transportation throughout Madison, often used by students with a bus pass.
- Madison Metro Pass
- An unlimited-ride bus pass available to degree-credit students for use on city transit.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform used by students to schedule advising appointments and view class schedules.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for printing, library access, and campus discounts.
- Protective Services
- The building dedicated to training for police, fire, and EMS programs.
- Technology Access Program
- A college service that allows students to borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots for the semester.
- The Gateway
- The Gateway Student Services area in the Truax building where students handle registration and financial aid.
- The Ingenuity Center
- The building dedicated to advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology programs.
- The Link
- The shuttle bus service that provides transportation for students between the Truax and Goodman South campuses.
- The Mitby
- The Mitby Theater, the primary performing arts venue located within the Truax building.
- The SAC
- The Student Achievement Center, which houses the library, tutoring services, and computer labs.
- The Shuttle
- The free inter-campus bus service that transports students between the Truax and Goodman South campuses.
- Truax
- The main campus building located on Wright Street, housing most administrative and academic offices.
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- Truax Atrium Cafeteria
- truax_atrium_coffee_shop
- Truax Atrium Coffee Shop
- WolfPack Alert
- The emergency notification system used to broadcast campus safety alerts and weather closures.
- WolfPack Connect
- The online platform used by students to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 30 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.