Academic calendar
Summer Term 2026 runs Jun 19, 2026 – Aug 10, 2026. 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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A
- AICAD
- Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, often referenced regarding the student exchange program Moore participates in.
- AVI
- The third-party food service provider (AVI Foodsystems) that manages campus dining.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and social activities.
- Crit
- Short for Critique; a formal session where students present their work for feedback from faculty and peers.
F
- Foundation
- The intensive, mandatory first-year curriculum that all Moore students must complete before entering their major.
- Foundations
- The intensive, mandatory first-year core curriculum that all students complete before starting their major.
- Fox Commons
- The Fox Commons, a student lounge and informal gathering space often used for quick meals and socializing.
G
- Grab & Go
- The quick-service food station for students to pick up meals between classes.
M
- Moore Money
- The declining balance funds loaded onto a student's ID card for use at campus dining locations.
- MSAB
- Moore Student Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and outings.
- MSR
- Moore Student Radio, the college's student-run internet radio station.
S
- SAGE
- The dining service provider (SAGE Dining Services), often used to refer to the food or the dining hall itself.
- Sartain
- Sartain Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and transfer students.
- Senior Show
- The annual capstone exhibition featuring the work of graduating seniors.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- Stahl
- Stahl Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
T
- The Art Shop
- The on-campus supply store where students purchase materials specifically required for their studio courses.
- The Cafe
- The Moore Cafe, the main dining facility located on the first floor of Sarah Peter Hall.
- The Commons
- The Dining Commons, the main cafeteria located on the first floor of Wilson Hall.
- The Dining Hall
- The main cafeteria located in Sarah Peter Hall, managed by SAGE Dining.
- The Fox
- The Fox Commons, a central student lounge and social gathering space.
- The Locks
- The Locks Gallery, a prominent nearby art gallery frequently visited by students.
- The Lofts
- Off-campus apartment-style housing for upperclassmen located at 2116 Chestnut Street.
- The Moore Store
- The on-campus art supply store where students purchase required materials and kits.
- The Parkway
- The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the major cultural boulevard where Moore is located, often used as an outdoor workspace or social spot.
- The Shop
- The 3D Design and Model Shop, the central hub for woodworking, fabrication, and physical prototyping.
W
- WCA
- Women's Caucus for Art, a professional organization with a strong historical and active presence at the college.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Connelly
- The Connelly Library, the campus resource for research, books, and quiet study.
- Graham
- Graham Auditorium, the college's primary venue for lectures, presentations, and large events.
- jane_s_corner
- Jane's Corner
- Levy
- The Levy Gallery for the Arts in Moore, the college's professional gallery space for exhibitions.
- Locks
- The student locker system; lockers are assigned annually for storing heavy art supplies and portfolios.
- Moodle
- The online learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Moore ID
- The mandatory identification card used for building access, meal plan swipes, and library services.
- moore_dining_hall
- Moore Dining Hall
- One-on-One
- The mandatory individual meetings students have with faculty or advisors to discuss portfolio progress.
- OneCard
- The official Moore ID card used for building access, printing credits, and meal plan swipes.
- Sarah Peter
- Sarah Peter Hall, the main academic and administrative building on campus.
- Self-Service
- The online platform used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- SEPTA
- The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; the public transit system Moore students use to navigate Philadelphia.
- Stahl
- Stahl Hall, part of the interconnected campus footprint containing specialized studio spaces.
- The Connection
- The internal student portal used for accessing grades, schedules, and campus-wide announcements.
- The Connelly
- The Connelly Library, the campus hub for research, specialized art resources, and quiet study.
- The Connelly
- The Connelly Library, the specialized art and design library on campus.
- The Galleries
- The Galleries at Moore, the professional gallery spaces showcasing contemporary art and student work.
- The Hub
- The internal student portal used for accessing campus news, resources, and student life information.
- The Shop
- The 3D design and fabrication studio (also called the 3D Shop) used for sculpture and model making.
- The Vault
- Moore's digital repository and archive for student work and historical collections.
- Wilson
- Wilson Hall, an academic building connected to Sarah Peter Hall containing classrooms and studios.
- Work-Study
- On-campus employment opportunities for students as part of their financial aid package.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Term 2026 runs Jun 19, 2026 – Aug 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 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.