Academic calendar
Fall 2026 - Regular Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 - Regular SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 - First 7-Week Session
- Fall 2026 - Second 7-Week Session
- Spring 2027 - Regular Session
- Summer 2027 - Maymester
- Summer 2027 - First 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 - Regular Session
- Summer 2027 - Second 6-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
2
- 2+2
- The Penn State program where students spend their first two years at DuBois before finishing their degree at another campus, usually University Park.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board; the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- College Place
- The primary off-campus apartment complex located adjacent to campus that serves as the de facto student housing for Penn State DuBois students.
- Commonwealth
- Collective term for the regional campuses of Pennsylvania State University, including DuBois.
L
- Lion's Den
- The main campus cafeteria and snack bar located in the Hiller Building.
M
- Main Campus
- Refers to Penn State University Park; the primary campus to which many students transfer after two years.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the representative body for the student population.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association; a professional development and social organization for OT students.
T
- THON
- The common name for the Penn State Dance Marathon and the local student committee that raises funds for pediatric cancer research.
W
- WCO
- Wildlife Conservation Organization; a student club focused on nature, conservation, and outdoor activities.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The web-based learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- DEF Building
- The Donald and Ethel Fern Building, used for academic instruction and technology labs.
- Hiller Building
- The Hiller Family Business and Industry Building, housing administrative offices, the library, and the Lion's Den.
- id+ Card
- The official Penn State student identification card used for library services and building access.
- lion_s_den
- Lion's Den
- LionPATH
- The primary online portal for students to manage enrollment, view grades, and pay tuition.
- PSUAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus closures or weather delays.
- Smeal Building
- The Mary Smeal Building, a key academic facility on campus.
- Starfish
- The online academic advising tool used to schedule appointments with advisors and track academic progress.
- Swift Building
- The H.O. Swift Building, primarily used for classrooms and faculty offices.
- Symmco House
- The building housing the campus admissions and financial aid offices.
- The PAW
- The Physical Activity and Wellness Center, located within the Multipurpose Building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 - Regular Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 12 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.