Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Second-half Semester
Campus language
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A
- ADUC
- The Adron Doran University Center, which houses the main food court featuring national chains like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
- ADUC Dining
- The collection of retail food outlets (like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks) located in the student union.
- Alumni
- Alumni Tower, one of the prominent residence halls on the edge of campus.
B
- Beaker
- The official name of the Morehead State University eagle mascot.
- Beaker’s
- A quick-service dining location located within the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC).
- BeakerBucks
- A flexible spending account on the EagleCard used for on-campus services and at participating local merchants.
- BSU
- Baptist Student Union, a prominent campus ministry and student organization.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans concerts, movies, and campus events.
- Cartmell
- Common shorthand for Cartmell Hall, the university's tallest residence hall.
E
- Eagle Fest
- The annual involvement fair held at the start of the fall semester for student organizations.
- Eagle Link
- The online portal used by students to join organizations, track involvement, and find campus events.
- Eagle Spirit
- A general term used to describe campus pride and participation in university traditions.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance currency included in student meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
M
- Mignon
- A collective term for the Mignon complex, which includes Mignon Hall, Mignon Tower, East Mignon, and West Mignon.
- Mignon Tower
- The high-rise residence hall often referred to simply as 'The Tower'.
N
- Nunn
- Nunn Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the MSU student population.
- SOAR
- Student Orientation, Advising and Registration; the mandatory program for incoming new students.
T
- The Fresh Food Company
- The specific residential restaurant located inside the Rocky Adkins Dining Commons.
- The Mignon Patio
- A popular outdoor social gathering spot located within the Mignon residence hall complex.
- The Rock
- The Rocky Adkins Dining Commons, the primary buffet-style dining facility on campus.
- The Tower
- A term typically used by students to refer to either Alumni Tower or Mignon Tower.
- The Trail Blazer
- The independent, student-run newspaper of Morehead State University.
W
- West
- West Mignon Hall, a specific wing of the Mignon residential complex.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AAC
- The Academic-Athletic Center, home to the basketball arena and athletic offices.
- ADUC
- The Adron Doran University Center, which serves as the student union and hub for campus life.
- aduc_food_court
- ADUC Food Court
- Blackboard
- The learning management system used by faculty to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- C-Y
- The Claypool-Young Art Building, housing the university's art galleries and studios.
- CCL
- Camden-Carroll Library, the main university library.
- CHER
- The Center for Health, Education and Research, located on the north side of campus.
- Eagle Alerts
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Eagle Essentials
- A campus service providing free food, personal care items, and school supplies to students in need.
- Eagle Lake
- A campus-adjacent lake used for recreation and environmental science studies.
- EagleCard
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Ginger
- Ginger Hall, a multi-story academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
- Lappin
- Lappin Hall, the primary building for science departments and laboratories.
- MorTrans
- The local public bus service that provides transportation throughout the city of Morehead.
- MSU Shuttle
- The university-operated transit system, including shuttle buses and vans that transport students across campus.
- MyMoreheadState
- The central online portal where students access grades, financial aid, and course registration.
- Reed
- Reed Hall, an academic building housing the Department of Nursing and other health sciences.
- The Rec
- The Recreation and Wellness Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- the_eagle_market
- The Eagle Market
- the_rock_rocky_adkins_dining_commons
- The Rock (Rocky Adkins Dining Commons)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 approved campus terms and 20 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.