Academic calendar
Summer Semester 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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B
- Bass
- Bass Hall, a campus dormitory.
- Bass Hall
- Richard O. Bass Women's Residence Hall, a residential building for female students.
- Bears Den
- A student dining or social area often used for informal gatherings
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the group responsible for planning student events and entertainment.
D
- Divine Nine
- The nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations (BGLOs) active on campus.
F
- Fairfield
- The city in Alabama where the Miles College campus is located, often used to describe the local area.
- Flame Grill
- A signature brand within the dining hall offering grilled items.
G
- Golden Bears
- The official mascot and collective name for Miles College students and athletes.
- Golden Bears
- The official name of the main campus dining hall.
- Golden Bears Dining Hall
- The main campus cafeteria where students use their meal plans for daily dining.
K
- Kitchen Classic
- The homestyle and local favorites station in the main dining hall.
M
- Magic Student Center
- The nickname for the student center inside Norton Hall, dedicated to alum Leon 'Magic' Moody.
- MC
- A common shorthand abbreviation for Miles College.
- MCAC
- Miles College Activities Council, the group responsible for planning campus events.
- Milean
- The official term for a student or alumnus of Miles College.
- Mileans
- The collective term for students and alumni of Miles College.
- Murch
- Murchison Hall, a campus residence hall.
- Murchinson
- E.P. Murchinson Men's Residence Hall.
- Murchinson Hall
- E.P. Murchinson Men's Residence Hall, the main housing facility for male students.
- Murchison
- Murchison Hall, a residence hall on campus.
- Murchison Hall
- E.P. Murchison Men's Residence Hall, a housing facility for male students.
N
- NAACP
- The campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
- North
- North Hall, one of the campus residential facilities.
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations on campus.
P
- Pearson
- Pearson Hall, the building that houses the primary cafeteria and student dining services.
- Pearson Hall
- Pearson Hall, a residential building on campus often used for upperclassmen.
- Pitts
- Pitts Hall, a primary residence hall for students.
- Pitts Hall
- L.H. Pitts Women's Residence Hall, a primary housing facility for female students.
- PMM
- The Purple Marching Machine, the official Miles College marching band.
- Probate
- A formal public unveiling ceremony for new members of Greek-letter organizations.
- Purple and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress codes for events.
- Purple Marching Machine
- The widely used nickname for the college's marching band, often abbreviated as PMM.
R
- RA
- Resident Assistant, upper-class students who live in and manage the residence halls.
- RAs
- Resident Assistants, student staff members who live in and manage the residence halls.
- Reddick
- Common shorthand for the Stewart Reddick Men's Residence Hall.
- Res Fest
- An annual week of competition and games between the different residence halls.
S
- S.T.E.P.
- Student Training and Enrichment Program, a support initiative for student success and retention.
- Sauce and Stone
- The pizza and pasta station located in the main dining hall.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
- Snorton
- Bishop Teresa E. Snorton Residence Hall.
- Snorton Hall
- Bishop Teresa E. Snorton Residence Hall, a modern housing facility for female students.
- SR
- Stewart-Reddick Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its initials.
- Stewart
- Stewart Reddick Men's Residence Hall.
- Stewart Reddick Hall
- A residence hall for male students, often referred to simply as Stewart Reddick.
- Stewart-Reddick
- Stewart-Reddick Hall, often referred to by its full hyphenated name or simply SR.
- Student Center
- The food court area in Pearson Hall featuring retail options like Subway.
T
- The Bass
- Bass Hall, a primary residence hall for students.
- The Bear's Den
- A casual dining and social hub offering burgers, shakes, and late-night options.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within Pearson Hall.
- The Den
- The Bear's Den, a casual dining and social hub located in the student union.
- The Grill
- The snack bar or quick-service dining option located in the student union area.
- The Hill
- A traditional nickname for the Miles College campus, often called 'The College on the Hill'.
- The Milean
- The name of the official campus student newspaper.
- The New Dorms
- Refers to the North and South Residence Halls, which are the more modern suite-style living options.
- The Pitts
- Pitts Hall, a residence hall on campus.
- The Union
- The Student Union area within Pearson Hall featuring retail food options like Subway.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus area where students socialize, particularly during Greek life events and homecoming.
U
- UNCF
- United Negro College Fund Pre-Alumni Council, a student leadership organization.
W
- Wilkes
- Wilkes Hall, a residence hall for female students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BACHE
- Birmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education, a program allowing Miles students to cross-register for classes at other local institutions like UAB
- Banner
- The student information system used for course registration, viewing transcripts, and managing financial aid.
- Bear Alert
- The campus emergency notification system used for safety and weather alerts.
- Bear Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Bear Care
- An AI-powered student success platform used for academic advising, retention tracking, and support
- Bear Claw
- A mobile application and tip line for students to anonymously report safety concerns.
- Bear Mail
- The official college-issued email account used for all formal communication from the administration.
- Bear's Den
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registration, and financial aid (also known as the Student Self-Service portal).
- Bear's Den Portal
- The online student management system used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Bearmail
- The official student email system used for all formal college communication.
- Bears Den
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Bearsden
- The student self-service portal within OneLogin used for registration and paying fees.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system where students access course materials and grades.
- Brown Hall
- The main administration building housing the Office of the President and other executive offices.
- Fairfield
- The city in Alabama where Miles College is located; students often use this to refer to the immediate off-campus area.
- French Center
- The Dr. George T. French Jr. Student Activities Center, used for major campus events and recreation.
- French SAC
- The Dr. George T. French Jr. Student Activities Center, used for major campus events and recreation.
- French Student Activities Center
- The Dr. George T. French Jr. Student Activities Center, a multi-purpose facility for campus events and recreation.
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- Golden Bears Dining Hall
- Homecoming
- The most significant annual week of events, including the parade, football game, and social gatherings on The Yard.
- Kirkendoll
- The Kirkendoll Learning Resources Center, which serves as the campus library.
- Kirkendoll LRC
- The Kirkendoll Learning Resources Center, which houses the campus library and academic support services.
- Knox-Windham
- The Knox-Windham Gymnasium, used for athletic events and physical education.
- Knox-Windham Gym
- Knox-Windham Gymnasium, the primary venue for basketball and indoor athletic events.
- LRC
- The C.A. Kirkendoll Learning Resources Center, which houses the campus library and academic support services.
- M-Card
- The official student identification card required for dining, library access, and campus events.
- McKenzie
- McKenzie Hall, the academic building for Education and Social Sciences.
- McKenzie Hall
- One of the historic academic buildings on the Miles College campus
- Moodle
- The online learning management system used for course assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- MTA Student ID
- A transit card that allows Miles students to ride local buses at a reduced fare.
- MyExperience
- The online student portal used for admissions, registration, and tracking academic progress.
- Norton
- The Norton Student Union Building, the central social hub for students.
- Norton Student Union
- The Norton Student Union Building, the center for student activities and organizations.
- One Login
- The single sign-on portal used by students to access email, Blackboard, and other services.
- Parking Decal
- The required permit purchased from the Business Office to allow students to park on campus.
- Pearson
- Pearson Hall, a primary academic building on campus.
- Pearson Hall
- The student union building that houses the cafeteria and student activity spaces.
- Res Fest
- An annual week of competitive games and events between the different residence halls.
- Sloan Stadium
- Albert J. H. Sloan Stadium, where football games and major outdoor events are held.
- Student ID
- The essential campus card used for building access, meal plans, and admission to athletic events.
- SUB
- Norton Student Union Building, the hub for student activities and dining
- Taggart
- Taggart Hall, the building primarily used for science and mathematics classes.
- Taggart Hall
- The building primarily used for Science and Mathematics classes.
- The LRC
- The Kirkendoll Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library and study spaces.
- The Portal
- The online student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- The SAC
- The Dr. George T. French Jr. Student Activities Center, a modern facility for student life and events.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service providing rides for students around the college grounds.
- The Standard
- A term used by the Office of Student Affairs to describe the college's expectations for excellence and student conduct.
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- The Bear's Den
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Semester 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 59 approved campus terms and 49 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.