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Spring 2025-2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- #PoweredbyPeirce
- The official student and alumni hashtag used to celebrate academic and career milestones.
A
- Adult Learner
- The common term for the Peirce student demographic, which primarily consists of working professionals returning to school.
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a student organization focused on cultural awareness.
C
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where all online coursework and syllabi are hosted.
- Career Bridge
- A competency-based program designed to link academic credentials directly to employer-demanded skills
- CBE
- Competency-Based Education, a self-paced learning format where students earn credit by proving mastery of a subject
- Center City
- The neighborhood context; students often refer to 'going to Center City' as going to campus.
- Coursera for Peirce
- The specific partnership program allowing students to earn credit through Coursera professional certificates.
D
- DMD
- Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society for business students.
F
- Fast Track
- A specific accelerated enrollment program that allows students to start their first course immediately.
G
- GSA
- Graduate Student Association, the representative body for graduate students.
H
- HIA
- Health Information Administration student group, focused on careers in healthcare data and management.
- HISA
- Health Information Student Association, for students in healthcare administration and health information technology.
- HPSA
- Health Programs Student Association, a group for students enrolled in healthcare-related degree programs.
- HSA
- Health Students Association, for those in healthcare administration or health information programs.
I
- ITN
- Information Technology Network, a student organization for those interested in tech and networking.
- ITS
- Information Technology Services; the help desk and technical support department for students.
- ITSA
- Information Technology Student Association, a group for students pursuing tech and cybersecurity degrees.
L
- LEX
- Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor society for Legal Studies students.
- LSA
- Legal Students Association, serving paralegal and legal studies students.
- LSSA
- Legal Studies Student Association, an organization for students in paralegal, criminal justice, or legal studies programs.
N
- NALS
- National Association of Legal Support Professionals, the Peirce chapter for paralegal and legal students
- Non-Residential
- Peirce College is a commuter and online-focused institution for adult learners and does not maintain traditional on-campus dormitories or residence halls.
P
- P-Number
- The unique student identification number required for logging into campus systems and identifying oneself to staff.
- P2P
- Peer to Peer, a student mentoring program providing support to first-year students.
- PAA
- Peirce Alumni Association, the organization for graduates which often hosts networking events for current students.
- PABA
- Peirce Alumni Business Association
- PALS
- Peirce Association of Legal Students; an organization for those in the paralegal and legal studies programs.
- PASA
- Peirce Association of Student Accountants, a professional development group for accounting majors.
- PBA
- Peirce Business Association, the organization for business and entrepreneurship students.
- PBL
- Phi Beta Lambda, the collegiate division of Future Business Leaders of America.
- PCAA
- Peirce College Alumni Association, the network for graduates.
- PCE
- Short for the Peirce College Experience (PCE 101), a mandatory foundational course for all new students
- Peirce 1865
- A reference to the college's founding year, often used in school spirit contexts and branding.
- Peirce Family
- A common term used by students and alumni to describe the school's supportive and tight-knit community.
- Peirce Fit
- The college's signature flexible learning format that allows students to choose weekly between attending class in-person or online.
- Peirce Idol
- A student singing competition held to select the national anthem singer for the annual commencement ceremony.
- Peirce Night
- Refers to the annual gala or major networking events held for the college community.
- Peirce Pride
- The official term for school spirit, frequently used in student communications and social media.
- Peirce Pro
- The competency-based education (CBE) track that allows students to earn credits by proving existing professional knowledge.
- PeirceFit
- The school's unique flexible learning model that allows students to choose weekly between in-person and online attendance.
- PGO
- Peirce Graduate Organization, the representative body for students in master's degree programs.
- PISA
- Peirce Information Security Association, a student group for IT and cybersecurity majors.
- Powered by Peirce
- A widely used slogan and hashtag by students and alumni to denote professional success and school pride.
- PRC 101
- The mandatory three-week orientation course for new undergraduate students, often called 'Peirce 101'.
- PSA
- Peirce Student Association, the official student government and advocacy body.
- PSPA
- Peirce Student Paralegal Association, the primary organization for students in legal studies.
- PSSA
- Peirce Student Support Association, the primary student leadership and advocacy organization
R
- Reading Terminal
- The Reading Terminal Market, located blocks from the Arch Street campus, serving as the primary 'de facto' cafeteria for students.
- Rittenhouse
- Rittenhouse Square park, located two blocks away, where students frequently eat lunch during nice weather.
- Rittenhouse Spots
- A general term for the numerous cafes and restaurants surrounding the campus near Rittenhouse Square, as there is no formal on-campus dining hall.
S
- Session 1 / Session 2
- The two 8-week accelerated terms that make up a standard 16-week semester.
- SFS
- Student Financial Services, the office handling tuition, billing, and financial aid.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary representative body for the student voice.
- SGO
- Student Government Organization, the representative body for the Peirce student population.
- SHRM
- The Peirce chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management for HR students.
- Stackable
- Refers to the college's 'stackable' credentials where certificates earn credits that apply directly toward associate and bachelor's degrees.
- Student Lounge
- The designated area on the 2nd floor of the main building for eating, vending, and student breaks.
T
- The 1608
- A shorthand reference to the college's physical campus and main building address.
- The 19th Floor
- A common way students refer to the physical campus, as it occupies the entire 19th floor of 1608 Walnut Street.
- The Cafe
- The on-campus dining area located within College Hall, serving as the primary spot for commuter meals.
- The Kitchenette
- The designated break area on the 19th floor where students can access basic food prep facilities between classes.
- The Lounge
- The student break area located on the 2nd floor of the main building, used for eating and socializing between classes.
- The Portal
- The MyPeirce student portal used for accessing grades, financial aid, and registration
- The Student Lounge
- The primary on-campus area for students to eat, featuring vending machines and seating, as Peirce does not have a traditional dining hall.
- The Walk
- The traditional student procession from the campus building to the Kimmel Center for the commencement ceremony.
W
- Walnut Street
- Shorthand for the various food trucks and fast-casual restaurants surrounding the campus in Center City.
- Work-Ready
- A term used to describe the college's career-aligned curriculum and specific scholarship programs
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1420 Pine
- The main and primary campus building located at 1420 Pine Street in Philadelphia.
- 1420 Pine
- The common shorthand for the physical campus location in Center City Philadelphia.
- 1425 Arch
- The current physical address of Peirce College's campus in Center City Philadelphia.
- 1608 Walnut
- The primary address and main building for the college's physical presence in Center City.
- Alumni Hall
- The main multi-purpose event space located on the first floor of the Peirce College building.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and interact with faculty.
- CAPP
- Curriculum Advising and Program Planning; the official degree audit report used to track progress toward graduation.
- Career Bridge
- A specific program and service set designed to link students directly with employer-ready skills and job placement.
- Center City
- The downtown Philadelphia neighborhood where the physical campus is located, often used to describe the campus environment.
- College Hall
- The main physical campus facility located at 1420 Pine Street in Philadelphia.
- Elevator Fob
- The security device required to activate the elevator to reach the 19th floor campus suite.
- Falcon's Landing
- The specific name of the student dashboard and portal interface.
- Lombard-South
- The Broad Street Line (BSL) subway station located two blocks from campus, used by most commuting students.
- my.peirce
- The central student portal (my.peirce.edu) used for registration, grades, and financial information.
- myPeirce
- The official student portal and mobile app used to access grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
- One-Stop
- The integrated student service desk that handles financial aid, registrar, and billing inquiries
- OneLogin
- The single sign-on system used by students to access Canvas, email, and other college resources.
- P-Card
- The official student identification card required for building access and utilizing library resources.
- P-Number
- The unique student identification number required for all administrative tasks and logins.
- PCard
- The official Peirce College student identification card used for building access and library services.
- PCE
- Peirce College Email, the official communication channel for all college-related business.
- PCFast
- The online portal specifically for managing student financial services and billing.
- PCL
- Peirce College Library; provides digital databases and physical resources for student research.
- Peirce Direct
- The central online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and managing financial aid
- Peirce Fit
- The college's flexible learning model that allows students to choose weekly whether to attend class in person or online.
- Peirce ID
- The physical identification card required for security check-in and access to the 1420 Pine building.
- Peirce Library
- The physical and digital repository for research materials and academic support.
- Peirce Portal
- The central online dashboard used by students to access grades, financial aid, and registration tools.
- PeirceFit
- The college's flexible learning model that allows students to choose weekly whether to attend class in person or online.
- PeirceGo
- The official mobile application used by students to check grades, schedules, and campus announcements.
- PeircePort
- The central student portal used for registration, financial aid, and accessing academic records.
- Pine Street
- The college's former historic campus location, often referenced by alumni
- Pine Street
- Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the physical campus location in Center City.
- Public Safety
- The security team responsible for ID checks and safety at the 1420 Pine Street entrance.
- SEPTA
- The Philadelphia transit system used by the majority of students to reach the Center City campus
- SEPTA Key Advantage
- The transit program providing discounted or covered public transportation passes for eligible students.
- Session 1
- The first 8-week accelerated term within a standard semester.
- Session 1 / Session 2
- The two 8-week intensive terms that make up a standard 15-week semester, allowing for accelerated degree completion.
- Session 2
- The second 8-week accelerated term within a standard semester.
- Sessions
- The 8-week academic terms (Sessions 1-6) that divide the year, allowing for accelerated degree completion.
- Smarthinking
- The 24/7 online tutoring service provided to students through the MyPeirce portal.
- Student ID
- The physical identification card required for entry into the 1608 Walnut building and for library services.
- Student Portal
- The central online hub for administrative tasks like registration, financial aid, and viewing transcripts.
- Student Service Center
- The 'one-stop shop' for handling tuition payments, financial aid questions, and transcript requests.
- Suburban Station
- The primary Regional Rail hub located two blocks from the 1608 Walnut campus.
- Sun Oil Building
- The historical name of the Art Deco building at 1608 Walnut Street that houses the campus.
- The 19th Floor
- The specific suite and floor that houses the entire physical campus, including classrooms and offices.
- The Help Desk
- The technical support service for students facing issues with the Portal, Canvas, or Peirce email.
- The Hub
- The Student Service Center, a one-stop shop for advising, financial aid, and registrar services.
- The Library
- The Peirce College Library, providing research databases and quiet study space.
- The Peirce Building
- The main academic and administrative facility housing all campus services.
- The Portal
- The student web portal used for registration, financial aid tracking, and tuition payments.
- The Walk
- The traditional commencement procession where graduates walk through the city to the graduation venue
- The Walker Center
- The Walker Center for Academic Excellence, the hub for tutoring and advising located within the main building
- The Walker Center
- The Walker Center for Academic Excellence, which provides tutoring, advising, and workshops
- Walker Center
- The Walker Center for Academic Excellence, the hub for tutoring, advising, and student support services.
- Walker Center
- The Walker Center for Academic Excellence, which provides tutoring, advising, and first-year support.
- Walnut-Locust
- The closest SEPTA Broad Street Line subway station for students commuting to the Center City campus.
- WCAE
- The Walker Center for Academic Excellence, the hub for tutoring, advising, and student support services.
- WCAE
- The Mary W. Walker Center for Academic Excellence, the primary hub for tutoring and academic support services.
- Workday
- The student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Spring 2025-2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 68 approved campus terms and 61 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.