Academic calendar
Fall Term 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026Summer Term 3 2026
- Summer Term 2 2026
- Fall Term 1 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Semester
- Fall Term 2 2026
- Winter Intersession 2027
- Winter Intersession 2027
- Spring Term 1 2027
- Spring 2027 Full Semester
- Spring Term 2 2027
- Summer Term 1 2027
- Summer Term 3 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer Term 2 2027
Campus language
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Showing 23 of 23 terms
A
- Ash
- Ash Centre, a residence hall located near the academic buildings.
D
- Deegan
- Deegan Hall, a large residence hall complex divided into East and West sections.
- Dunkin
- The full-service Dunkin' Donuts located within the Sakowich Campus Center.
M
- M.O.V.E.
- Merrimack Outreach Volunteers Center, the hub for community service and volunteerism.
- Mack Cash
- Funds added to a student's ID card that can be used at on-campus dining and retail locations.
- Mack Mart
- The on-campus convenience store for snacks, drinks, and basic groceries.
- Monican
- St. Monican Hall, a residence hall typically housing first-year students.
- MOVE
- Merrimack Outreach Volunteers, the primary organization for community service and volunteerism.
- MPB
- Merrimack Programming Board, the student-led organization responsible for major campus events like concerts and bingo.
O
- O'Reilly
- O'Reilly Hall, a residence hall often used for sophomore housing.
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the administrative hub for clubs and campus activities.
R
- Royal
- Royal Crest Estates, an off-campus apartment complex across the street where many upperclassmen reside.
S
- S.O.A.R.
- Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration program for incoming students.
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of varsity athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
- Sparky's
- Sparky's Place, the primary all-you-care-to-eat resident dining hall in the Sakowich Campus Center.
T
- The Blue Line
- The student section at hockey games, known for high energy and school spirit.
- The Crest
- Royal Crest Estates, an off-campus apartment complex across the street where many upperclassmen live.
- The Den
- The Warrior's Den, a retail dining area offering grill items, pizza, and sandwiches.
- The Mack
- A common nickname for Merrimack College used by students and alumni.
- The Rez
- The nearby reservoir where students often go for walks, runs, or outdoor relaxation.
W
- Warrior
- The official mascot and the collective term for all Merrimack students.
Z
- Zime
- A bistro-style cafe located in Crowe Hall specializing in sandwiches and salads.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Austin
- Austin Hall, the main administrative building that also houses classrooms.
- Crowe
- Crowe Hall, the building housing the Girard School of Business and the School of Liberal Arts.
- Handshake
- The online portal used by students to find on-campus jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
- Lawler
- Lawler Arena, the campus hockey rink and home of the Warriors.
- mack_mart
- Mack Mart
- MackAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- MackCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- McQuade
- McQuade Library, the main campus library and study space.
- Mendel
- The Mendel Center, which houses the School of Science and Engineering.
- MyMack
- The internal student portal for accessing grades, course registration, and financial information.
- Navigate
- The mobile app and web platform used for scheduling academic advising and tutoring appointments.
- Sak
- Sakowich Campus Center, the main hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- sparky_s_place
- Sparky's Place
- The Hub
- The central information and service desk located on the second floor of the Sakowich Campus Center.
- The Sak
- The Sakowich Campus Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- the_warrior_s_den
- The Warrior's Den
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 16 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.