Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First Subterm
- Fall 2026 Second Subterm
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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A
- Alumnae
- Alumnae Hall, a traditional co-ed residence for first-year and upper-class students.
- Alumni
- Alumni Hall, a residence hall primarily housing upperclassmen.
- Archie
- The university's mascot, Archie McGrowl the Cougar.
- Archie Bucks
- Funds that can be added to a student ID for use at on-campus dining and select local vendors.
B
- Back Mountain
- The local geographic region (Dallas/Shavertown) where the university is located.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on cultural awareness and support for Black students.
C
- CAC
- Cougar Activity Council, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events.
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services Center, providing mental health support to students.
- Chopping Block
- The popular made-to-order salad station located inside the main dining hall.
- Cougar
- The official mascot and the common term for a Misericordia student.
- Cougar's Den
- The retail dining area in the Banks Student Life Center featuring various food options.
D
- Dining Dollars
- A set amount of funds included with most meal plans for use at retail dining locations on campus.
- DPT
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, often used to refer to the large community of students in the physical therapy program.
F
- Flex Dollars
- Additional funds available to students for use at campus dining facilities.
- FYRE
- First Year Residential Experience, a program designed to help freshmen transition to campus life.
G
- Gildea
- Gildea Hall, a suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
I
- Intermetzo
- The cafe and coffee shop located in Insalaco Hall.
L
- Lower Campus
- The extended campus area that includes Passan Hall and several residence houses.
M
- MacDowell
- MacDowell Hall, one of the newer residence halls on the upper side of campus.
- Machell
- Machell Avenue Residence Hall, located near the main campus area.
- McAuley
- McAuley Hall, which houses the campus food pantry and student residences.
- McAuley Market
- The on-campus food pantry and resource center providing free food and supplies to students.
- McGowan
- McGowan Hall, which connects to Alumnae Hall and contains modern recreational lounges.
- McHale
- McHale Hall, the traditional residence hall for first-year students.
- Metz
- The main dining hall located in the Banks Student Life Center, managed by Metz Culinary Management.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, a group that organizes activities and coordinates building initiatives.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of student-athletes.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for organizing campus events and trips.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
T
- The Arch
- The stone entrance gate; campus tradition dictates students only walk through it during Convocation and Graduation.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in the Banks Student Center, managed by Metz Culinary Management.
- The Den
- The Cougar's Den, a retail dining location in Banks offering grill items and late-night food.
- The Highlander
- The official student-run newspaper of Misericordia University.
- The Hill
- The steep incline connecting the lower parking lots and athletic fields to the main campus buildings.
- The POD
- The 'Provisions on Demand' convenience store located within the Banks Student Center.
- The Townhouses
- The on-campus apartment-style housing units for upperclassmen.
U
- Upper Campus
- The main section of the university grounds where most academic buildings and the student center are located.
V
- VPA
- Vocal and Performing Arts, referring to the collective music and theater student groups.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Anderson
- The Anderson Sports and Health Center, the primary athletic and fitness facility.
- Banks
- The Banks Student Center, the central hub for student life and dining.
- Bevevino
- The Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, the main research and study facility on campus.
- Campus Shuttle
- The transport service that runs between the upper and lower campus areas throughout the day.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Cougar Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Delayed Opening
- The official term used for a late start to the school day, typically due to inclement weather.
- Flex
- The declining balance currency on the Cougar Card used for purchasing food at retail campus locations.
- Henry
- The Henry Science Center, a modern facility for science labs and classrooms.
- Insalaco
- Insalaco Hall, a major academic building housing the library and classrooms.
- intermetzo_cafe
- InterMetzo Cafe
- john_and_mary_metz_dining_hall
- John and Mary Metz Dining Hall
- Mercy
- Mercy Hall, the historic administrative and academic building at the heart of campus.
- MU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety.
- MU ID Card
- The mandatory photo identification card required for building access, meal plans, and the fitness center.
- myMU
- The internal student portal used for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
- Off-Campus Shuttle
- A weekend shuttle service that takes students to local destinations like the Wyoming Valley Mall and Target.
- Passan
- Passan Hall, the health sciences building located a short distance from the main campus loop.
- Passio GO!
- The mobile application used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles.
- starbucks_wps
- Starbucks (WPS)
- The Arch
- The Main Entrance Arch, a landmark and symbolic gateway to the university campus.
- The Beve
- The Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, located within Insalaco Hall.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that runs between the main campus and Passan Hall.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 38 approved campus terms and 23 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.