Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 1st Session
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 2nd Session
- Spring 2027 1st Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 2nd Session
- Summer 2027 First 4-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Six-Week Athletic Training Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Online and Hybrid Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Face-to-Face Session
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 18 of 18 terms
A
- AMA
- The collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association at Piedmont.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student group responsible for planning major campus events like Pride Walk.
G
- GB
- Common shorthand for Getman-Babcock Hall, a first-year residence hall that also houses campus security.
I
- Ipswich
- A specific building within the upperclassman apartment complex area.
L
- Lion Pride
- General term for school spirit and the collective student and alumni community.
- Lions
- The official mascot and collective name for Piedmont University students.
M
- Mystic
- One of the suite-style residence halls on the Demorest campus.
P
- Purcell
- A coed residence hall primarily for first-year students, popular among student-athletes due to its proximity to the Mize center.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the governing body for student clubs and initiatives.
- Starbucks
- The campus coffee shop located inside the Student Commons hub.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The main dining hall located within the Student Commons building.
- The Market
- A quick-service food and convenience shop located in the Student Commons where students use Declining Balance.
- The Mont
- Local shorthand for Piedmont University, notably used in the 'What the Mont?' student news segment.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn used for outdoor events, intramurals, and hanging out between classes.
- The Roar
- The award-winning student-run media and newspaper organization.
- The Village
- Collective name for the apartment-style housing complex including Piedmont Village.
W
- Wallace
- A residence hall for upperclass women located across from the Student Commons.
- WRFP
- The student-run radio station broadcasting on 98.7 FM.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arrendale Library
- The main academic library and study center on the Demorest campus.
- Daniel Hall
- The primary administration building, housing the Registrar, Financial Aid, and academic offices.
- Declining Balance
- Flexible spending dollars included with meal plans that can be used at The Market in the Commons.
- Lane Hall
- Building facing the Quad that houses the Student Success & Learning Center.
- ManeLine
- The official online platform and mobile app used for campus events, club communication, and schedules.
- Martens Annex
- The art annex building used by the fine arts department.
- Mize
- Common shorthand for the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum.
- Pedestrian Overpass
- The large bridge modeled after Vanderbilt's that crosses Historic U.S. 441 to connect campus halves.
- Piedmont App
- The mobile application required for students to scan into the fitness center and access wellness features.
- Piedmont ID
- The official university identification card required for scanning into buildings and using meal plans.
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- Starbucks / The Market
- Student Commons
- The central hub for student life, housing the cafeteria, fitness center, and meeting spaces.
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- Student Commons Dining Hall
- Swanson Center
- The Swanson Center for Performing Arts and Communications, where theater and media classes are held.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 14 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.