Academic calendar
Second Summer 2026 - 8 Week - Online/Evening/Saturday runs Jul 4, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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B
- Boulevard
- The Boulevard Apartments, upperclassman housing located on the Boulevard of the Allies.
C
- C-Store
- The West Penn C-Store, a campus convenience store located in the West Penn Building.
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- Conestoga
- Conestoga Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen in suite-style units.
- COPA
- The Conservatory of Performing Arts, referring to the prestigious department and its students.
- COPA Kid
- A nickname for students enrolled in the Conservatory of Performing Arts.
- COPA kids
- A common term for students enrolled in the Conservatory of Performing Arts, known for their distinct presence on campus.
D
- Downtown Campus
- A term used to describe the university's integrated urban setting within the Golden Triangle.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining.
- Flex Dollars
- The declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining.
L
- Lawrence
- Lawrence Hall, a primary residence hall that also houses the dining hall and gym.
- Lawrence Dining
- The main buffet-style dining hall located on the third floor of Lawrence Hall.
M
- Meal Exchange
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a specific combo meal at retail locations.
- Meal Swipes
- The standard currency for entry into the main dining hall, reset weekly or by semester.
P
- Pioneer
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Point Park student.
- Pioneer
- Pioneer Hall, a suite-style residence hall located on Boulevard of the Allies.
- Pioneers
- The official mascot and collective name for the Point Park student body.
- Point Market
- The on-campus convenience store for snacks, drinks, and basic groceries.
- Point Parkers
- A common nickname for students attending Point Park University.
S
- SAEM
- Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management, a major and student club focused on the business of the industry.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the elected body representing student interests to the administration.
T
- Thayer
- Thayer Hall, a traditional-style residence hall for first-year students.
- The Blvd
- The Boulevard Apartments, upperclassman housing located at 305 Boulevard of the Allies.
- The Boulevard
- The Boulevard Apartments, upperclassman housing located on Boulevard of the Allies.
- The Bubble
- The downtown Pittsburgh campus perimeter where students live, work, and study.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located on the third floor of Lawrence Hall.
- The Cafe
- The Point Café, a retail dining location in Lawrence Hall offering made-to-order food and grab-and-go items.
- The Dining Hall
- The Lawrence Hall Dining Room, the main buffet-style eatery on campus.
- The Globe
- The award-winning student-run weekly newspaper of Point Park University.
- The Globe
- The university's award-winning student-run weekly newspaper.
- The Market
- The Pioneer Market, a grab-and-go convenience store on campus.
- The Mon
- The Monongahela River, which runs directly adjacent to the campus and the Boulevard of the Allies.
- The Point
- A common shorthand for Point Park University itself.
- The T
- The Pittsburgh light rail system, which has stops near campus used by students to travel to the North Shore or South Hills.
- The Triangle
- The Golden Triangle, referring to the downtown Pittsburgh business district surrounding the campus.
- The Village
- Village Park, the gated outdoor green space used for student events and socializing.
U
- U-View
- The student-run television station based in the Center for Media Innovation.
- USG
- United Student Government, the primary governing body for the student population.
V
- Village Park
- The outdoor green space and water feature located at the corner of Boulevard of the Allies and Wood Street.
- Village Park
- The outdoor green space on Wood Street often used by students for eating and socializing.
W
- West Penn Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated within West Penn Hall.
- WPPJ
- The student-run radio station (670 AM), one of the oldest in the city.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic
- Academic Hall, the main classroom building located on Third Avenue.
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- Bison Bites & Brew (B3)
- CMI
- The Center for Media Innovation, a high-tech lab and studio space for journalism and communication students.
- CMI
- The Center for Media Innovation, a high-tech space for journalism and media students.
- Commuter Lounge
- A dedicated space in the Student Center for non-residential students to study and rest.
- Flex Dollars
- Declining balance currency included with meal plans for use at campus dining outlets.
- GRW
- The George Rowland White Performance Center, primarily used for dance and theater rehearsals.
- Handshake
- The online platform used by the Career Development Center for student job postings and internship searches.
- lawrence_hall_dining_room
- Lawrence Hall Dining Room
- Pioneer Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and printing.
- point_caf
- Point Café
- PointAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- PointCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- PointSync
- The online portal used by students to join clubs, register for events, and track involvement.
- PointWeb
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- PRT
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the city's bus and light rail system used by students for commuting.
- SafeRide
- The university's safety escort service providing transportation for students within the campus footprint after dark.
- starbucks_at_conestoga_hall
- Starbucks at Conestoga Hall
- The Globe
- The independent, student-run weekly newspaper of Point Park University.
- The Playhouse
- The Pittsburgh Playhouse, the university's professional theater and teaching facility.
- The Shuttle
- The free transportation service for students traveling between the main campus and the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
- The UC
- The University Center, home to the library, student lounge, and gym facilities.
- The Village
- Village Park, the urban green space and courtyard located in the center of the campus footprint.
- UC
- The University Center (or Student Center), which houses the gym, bookstore, and student lounge.
- University Center
- The building housing the library, student lounge, and the Student Center gym.
- Village Park
- The urban green space and park located in the center of the campus footprint.
- West Penn
- The West Penn Building, housing the School of Business and various classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Summer 2026 - 8 Week - Online/Evening/Saturday runs Jul 4, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 27 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.