Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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5
- 5C
- The five undergraduate Claremont Colleges: Pitzer, Pomona, CMC, Scripps, and Harvey Mudd.
7
- 7C
- The 5Cs plus the two graduate institutions: Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.
A
- Atherton
- Atherton Hall, part of the newer residential complex housing upperclassmen.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization providing community and advocacy for Black students.
C
- CEC
- Campus Events Council, the student-led organization responsible for planning major campus social events.
- CMC
- Claremont McKenna College, one of the neighboring 5Cs.
- Cross-reg
- Cross-registration, the process of taking a class at one of the other Claremont Colleges.
E
- East
- East Hall, a modern residence hall adjacent to West Hall.
L
- LSA
- Latinx Student Alliance, a student organization focused on Latinx culture and issues.
M
- McConnell
- McConnell Dining Hall, the primary dining facility on the Pitzer campus.
- Mead
- Mead Hall, a large residence hall known for its three towers and social atmosphere.
- Mudd
- Harvey Mudd College, one of the neighboring 5Cs.
P
- PASA
- Pitzer Asian Student Association, a student organization supporting the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
- Prospie
- A prospective student visiting the campus.
S
- Sanborn
- Sanborn Hall, one of the residence halls forming the 'Sanborn, Atherton, Skandera' (SAS) complex.
- Senate
- Pitzer Student Senate, the official student government body representing Pitzer students.
- Shakedown
- The Shakedown Café, a student-run organic cafe located in the Gold Student Center.
- Skandera
- Skandera Hall, a residence hall named after former Pitzer President Laura Skandera Trombley.
T
- The Grove
- The Grove House, a historic California bungalow that serves as a cafe and student hangout space.
- The Pit
- The Pit Snack Bar, a late-night eatery located in the basement of McConnell.
W
- West
- West Hall, a modern residence hall known for its LEED Platinum certification.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Avery
- Avery Hall, an academic building known for its classrooms and proximity to the Mounds.
- Broad
- Broad Center (or Broad Hall), a primary academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Claremont Cash
- A debit-like system linked to the student ID card used for laundry, dining, and local vendors across the 5Cs.
- Fletcher
- Fletcher Hall, an academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
- Gold Card
- The official Pitzer College student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
- Green Bike
- Pitzer's student-run bike share and repair program.
- GSC
- Gold Student Center, the hub for student life, including the gym, pool, and Shakedown Café.
- mcconnell_bistro
- McConnell Bistro
- pit_stop_caf
- Pit Stop Café
- shakedown_caf_taqueria
- Shakedown Café (Taqueria)
- The Connection
- The shuttle service that runs between the Claremont Colleges and local shopping centers.
- The Mounds
- The grassy, undulating hills outside McConnell Dining Hall, a popular spot for lounging and events.
- The Portal
- The online student information system used for registration, grades, and financial aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 13 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.