Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Graduate Session 1
- Fall 2026 Graduate Session 2
- Spring 2027 Graduate Session 1
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Graduate Session 2
- Summer 2027 Graduate Session 1
- Summer 2027 Graduate Session 2
Campus language
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B
- Bison
- The collective term for Nichols students, derived from the college mascot.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on cultural awareness and community for Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-run organization responsible for planning campus events.
- Copper
- Copper Beech Hall, a suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
J
- Jazzman's
- Jazzman’s Café and Bakery located in the Fels Student Center, serving coffee and pastries.
K
- Kupp
- Kuppenheimer Hall, a residence hall located near the athletic facilities.
L
- Lombard
- Lombard Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
R
- Rem
- Remillard Hall, a residence hall typically housing first-year students.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of Nichols student-athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary governing body for the student population.
- Shamie
- Shamie Hall, a residence hall known for its central location on campus.
T
- The Den
- The Bison Den, a retail dining location offering late-night food, burgers, and snacks.
- The Green
- The central grassy area on campus used for recreation and outdoor events.
- The Hill
- The Nichols College campus, referring to its physical location on a hill in Dudley, MA.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academy
- Academy Hall, one of the historic academic buildings on campus.
- bazzie_s_lounge_ice_cream
- Bazzie's Lounge & Ice Cream
- Bison Bucks
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the OneCard for use at on-campus dining and retail locations.
- Conrad
- Conrad Hall, the administrative building housing Admissions and Financial Aid.
- Daniels
- Daniels Auditorium, the main venue for guest speakers, performances, and large presentations.
- Davis
- Davis Hall, a primary academic building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
- davis_caf
- Davis Café
- Fels
- The Fels Student Center, the hub of student life containing the bookstore, dining, and lounge space.
- lombard_dining_hall
- Lombard Dining Hall
- malt_main
- Malt & Main
- OneCard
- The official Nichols College ID card used for building access, dining hall entry, and library services.
- Public Safety
- The campus department responsible for security, parking enforcement, and emergency response.
- The Hub
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and viewing schedules.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 13 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.