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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Super Term 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
24 entries Jun 15 → Sep 4, 2026
Summer Super Term 2026
Jun 22 → Sep 4, 2026
Summer Full Session 2026
Jun 22 → Aug 14, 2026
Summer Session 3 2026
Jul 20 → Aug 14, 2026
Summer Session 4 2026
Aug 17 → Sep 4, 2026
Summer Session 5 2026
Sep 9 → Dec 4, 2026
Fall Super Term 2026 Relevant now
Sep 9 → Sep 22, 2026
Fall Term Extension 2026
Sep 23 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall Quarter 2026
Sep 23 → Oct 30, 2026
Fall Term 5A - 1st 5 Weeks 2026
Nov 2 → Dec 4, 2026
Fall Term 5B - 2nd 5 Weeks 2026
Jan 4 → Mar 19, 2027
Winter Quarter 2027
Jan 4 → Feb 5, 2027
Winter Term 5A - 1st 5 Weeks 2027
Feb 8 → Mar 12, 2027
Winter Term 5B - 2nd 5 Weeks 2027
Mar 22 → Jun 4, 2027
Spring Super Term 2027
Mar 22 → Mar 26, 2027
Spring Term Extension 2027
Mar 29 → Jun 11, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027
Mar 29 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring Term 5A - 1st 5 Weeks 2027
May 3 → Jun 4, 2027
Spring Term 5B - 2nd 5 Weeks 2027
Jun 14 → Jun 17, 2027
Summer Session 6 2027
Jun 21 → Sep 3, 2027
Summer Session 1 2027
Jun 21 → Jul 16, 2027
Summer Session 2 2027
Jun 21 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer Session 3 2027
Jul 19 → Aug 13, 2027
Summer Session 4 2027
Aug 16 → Sep 3, 2027
Summer Session 5 2027
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A B C O T A
ASCC Associated Students of Cascades Campus, the student government body. B
Beaver Dam The dining center located within the Residence Hall.
Beavs Short for Beavers, the official mascot and collective name for students. C
Cascades The common shorthand used by students to refer to the OSU-Cascades campus specifically.
Cascades Hall A common reference to the main residential building on the Bend campus.
COCC Central Oregon Community College, the partner institution sharing resources and proximity. O
OSUPC OSU Program Council, the group responsible for organizing campus events. T
The Bend Refers to the surrounding city of Bend, Oregon, where the campus is integrated.
The Res Hall The on-campus Residence Hall, the primary living space for students.
The Study The cafe and dining area located in Tykeson Hall. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
10 details
beaver_dam Beaver Dam
BeaverCard The official student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
Canvas The online learning management system used for all course materials and assignments.
CET Cascades East Transit, the bus system students use for free with their student ID.
MyOregonState The central web portal for accessing student records, registration, and financial aid.
Obsidian Obsidian Hall, which houses classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
Ray Hall Edward J. Ray Hall, a major academic building focused on STEAM and health sciences.
study_grounds Study Grounds
The Oval The central outdoor green space and gathering point on the campus.
Tykeson Tykeson Hall, the primary academic and student services building. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Super Term 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 approved campus terms and 10 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. Using DormWay at Oregon State University-Cascades What the product handles for students.
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NeighborImpact and OSU-Cascades Open Head Start Classrooms OSU-Cascades partnered with NeighborImpact to reopen the former Little Kits childcare building as a Head Start facility starting September 8, 2026.
Aug 18, 2026
Read More OSU-Cascades Hosts Town Hall in Ray Hall A public town hall meeting was held in the Edward J. Ray Hall to discuss community and campus developments.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More Energy Innovation Center Launched to Accelerate Research The university launched a new center focused on energy storage and carbon research to support the regional innovation district.
May 26, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Oregon State University-Cascades
Go Clean Energy Conference 2026 September 18, 2026
A conference focused on clean energy innovation and sustainability in Central Oregon.
Maruja Limón Concert September 27, 2026
A performance by Barcelona-based group Maruja Limón, fusing Catalan, flamenco, and Latin rumba.
Wags for Wellness September 29, 2026
A wellness event featuring therapy dogs for student stress relief.
ASPIRE Fall Conference October 2, 2026
A conference featuring breakout sessions and networking for ASPIRE participants.
Hispanic Heritage Month: From Idea to Installation October 7, 2026
An event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through art and discussion.
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