Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Mini-session 1
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Mini-session 2
- Winter 2026 Intersession
- Mini-session 2 Spring 2027
- Summer 2027 Intersession
Campus language
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1
- 10:40 Break
- A traditional university-wide break on Tuesdays and Thursdays where no classes are scheduled to allow for student activities.
B
- Baynes
- Baynes Hall, a high-rise residence hall for students.
C
- Chicken Wednesday
- The weekly tradition of serving fried chicken at the dining hall, a major campus event.
- Chidley
- Refers to Chidley Hall South, a large residence hall on campus.
E
- Eagle Eats
- The mobile ordering application and service for campus dining locations.
- Eagle Land
- A term used to describe the campus and the immediate surrounding Durham community.
- Eagle Landed
- A phrase used by students to signal that financial aid refund checks have been deposited.
- Eagle Landing
- Apartment-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
- Eagle Pride
- The collective spirit and motto of the university community ('Eagle Pride Amplified').
G
- George Street
- The George Street Residential Complex, often used for newer student housing.
J
- Jazzman’s
- A popular coffee and snack spot located within the library or student union area.
M
- MSM
- The Marching Sound Machine, NCCU's renowned marching band.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the Divine Nine Greek organizations.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living in campus housing.
- Richmond
- Richmond Hall, a residence hall located on the campus perimeter.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the organization that plans major campus events and concerts.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- The Caf
- W.G. Pearson Dining Hall, the primary campus dining facility.
- The Nest
- The Eagle's Nest, a food court area located in the Student Union featuring retail options.
- The Slope
- The grassy hill area near the library and student union where students socialize.
- The Union
- The food court area located within the Alphonso Elder Student Union.
- The Yard
- The central campus area, often the site of Greek plots and outdoor events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The web portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- BN
- B.N. Duke Auditorium, the primary venue for large performances and university assemblies.
- BRITE
- The Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise building.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- Eagle Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Eagle Exchange
- The official campus bookstore and retail outlet for university merchandise.
- faculty_and_staff_dining_room
- Faculty and Staff Dining Room
- Farrison-Newton
- The Farrison-Newton Communications Building, housing English and Communications departments.
- FNT
- The Farrison-Newton Communications Building, housing communications and arts programs.
- GoPass
- A transit pass allowing students to use Durham's GoDurham bus system for free or at a discount.
- nccu_student_center_dining
- NCCU Student Center Dining
- Safe Ride
- The campus shuttle service providing transportation and safety escorts during evening hours.
- Shepard
- The James E. Shepard Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- The Bowl
- The outdoor amphitheater used for pep rallies, concerts, and student gatherings.
- The Union
- The Alphonso Elder Student Union, the central hub for student life and services.
- w_g_pearson_dining_hall
- W.G. Pearson Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 16 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.