Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026
- Summer 2026 Second Half 8-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second Half 7-Week SessionSummer Second Half 7 Week Session 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Second Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 First 7-Week SessionSummer 2027 First Half 7-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First Half 8-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Second Half 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 7-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Half 7-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2027
- Second Semester 2028
- Summer 2028 First 7-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028
- Summer 2028 Second 7-Week Session
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B
- BSA
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on supporting and celebrating Black student culture.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on fostering community and awareness for Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans social events and campus entertainment.
E
- East
- East Residence Hall, a suite-style living option typically for upperclassmen.
F
- Fifth Third
- Fifth Third Bank Hall, the university's primary all-you-care-to-eat dining commons.
- Flex Dollars
- A declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
H
- Harrington
- The food court located in the Harrington Center featuring retail dining options like the Grill and Deli.
J
- Joe Lion
- The official mascot of the university, often referenced in spirit events and dining names.
- Joe Lion's
- Joe Lion's Grille, a quick-service eatery and social hub located in the Harrington Center.
- Joe's
- Joe Lion's Grille, a quick-service dining location in the Harrington Center (formerly the Food Court).
- Joe's Way
- A specific meal plan option available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.
L
- Lions
- The university mascot and the collective term for the student body and athletic teams.
- Lions' Den
- A casual dining and social space located within the Harrington Student Center.
M
- MAP
- Mount Activities Panel, an alternative or older designation for student programming boards.
- Market C
- A 24/7 self-service convenience store located on the ground floor of the Seton Center.
N
- NSSLHA
- National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, a professional org for communication sciences majors.
S
- SAAC
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee, a group representing the interests of student-athletes.
- Seton
- Seton Residence Hall, the primary housing facility for first-year students.
- Seton Commons
- The lower-level community and social space within Seton Residence Hall.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the MSJ student population.
- SNA
- Student Nursing Association, a prominent professional organization for the university's large nursing cohort.
- SNAP
- Student Nurses Association of the Mount, a professional development organization for nursing students.
- SOC
- Student Organization Center, the physical hub for student clubs and leadership activities.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, a professional development group for students in the OT program.
- Starbucks
- The full-service Starbucks location situated inside the Archbishop Alter Library.
T
- The Cafe
- The Mount Cafe, a retail dining location offering grab-and-go items and grill specials.
- The Cliff
- The outdoor basketball and futsal court located near the residence halls.
- The Coffee Shop
- The Starbucks-serving cafe located within the CLIC (library).
- The Den
- The campus game room located in the Seton Center, featuring pool, ping-pong, and video games.
- The Den
- The Lions' Den, a retail dining location offering grab-and-go options and grill items.
- The Fifth
- Fifth Third Bank Hall, the main campus dining commons.
- The Food Court
- The Harrington Food Court, a retail dining area located in the student center.
- The Heart
- The 'Heart of the Mount,' a central lounge and gathering space located within the Seton Center.
- The Library Cafe
- The coffee shop located within the Archbishop Alter Library, often serving Starbucks products.
- The Library Starbucks
- The We Proudly Serve Starbucks location situated within the Archbishop Alter Library.
- The Mount
- The ubiquitous shorthand name used by students and faculty for Mount St. Joseph University.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor green space between the main academic buildings.
- The Roar Store
- The official campus spirit shop where students purchase university apparel and merchandise.
- The Suites
- East and West Suites, the apartment-style housing designated for upperclassmen.
W
- West
- West Residence Hall, a suite-style living option typically for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alter
- The Archbishop Alter Library, the main academic resource and study hub.
- Alter Library
- The Archbishop Alter Library, the primary academic research and study facility.
- Aquinas
- Aquinas Hall, a primary academic building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Career Center
- The office located in the Seton Center providing career coaching and internship placement.
- CEEC
- Career & Experiential Education Center, the office providing internship placement and career services.
- Centennial
- Centennial Field House, the primary indoor athletic and fitness facility.
- CLIC
- Center for Library and Information Resources, the campus library and primary study hub.
- eRezLife
- The digital platform used by students to apply for housing and manage room assignments.
- fifth_third_bank_dining_hall
- Fifth Third Bank Dining Hall
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Harrington
- The Harrington Center, the campus athletic and fitness facility housing the gymnasium.
- HSC
- The Jean Patrice Harrington Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the gym.
- joe_lion_s_grille
- Joe Lion's Grille
- Lion's Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry providing food and personal care items to students in need.
- Lion's Den
- A 24-hour game room and lounge located on the ground floor of Seton Center.
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- Market C
- Mater Dei
- Mater Dei Chapel, the campus chapel used for religious services and formal university ceremonies.
- Mount Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Mount ID
- The official student identification card required for meal swipes and secure building access.
- Mount Mobile
- The university's official mobile application for accessing campus news, maps, and schedules.
- MSJ Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus closures or safety.
- myMount
- The internal student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and financial aid.
- Parking Decal
- The required registration sticker that must be displayed on all student vehicles parked on campus.
- ROAR Store
- The university's spirit shop and bookstore located in the Seton Center.
- Seton
- The Seton Center, a multi-purpose building containing housing, the Wellness Center, and offices.
- Seton Center
- The central hub of campus housing the dining hall, bookstore, and administrative offices.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- The Admin
- The Administration Building, housing executive offices and student services like the Registrar.
- The Administration Building
- The main building housing the Office of the President and administrative services.
- The Chapel
- Mater Dei Chapel, the central landmark and spiritual heart of the campus.
- The Harrington
- The Harrington Center, the main student union housing the gym, bookstore, and food court.
- The Lib
- Archbishop Alter Library, the main campus building for research, study, and academic support.
- The Library
- Archbishop Alter Library, the primary academic resource and study building.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor green space used for student events and relaxation between classes.
- The Science Building
- The Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art & Science Center, housing labs and art studios.
- The Wellness Center
- The on-campus facility providing health services and mental health counseling.
- Wellness Center
- The on-campus office providing both student health services and counseling services.
- Ziv
- The Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art Building, home to the fine arts department and gallery spaces.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 40 approved campus terms and 38 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.