Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
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- Spring Term 2027
- June Term 2027
- July Term 2027
Campus language
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A
- Andrews
- Andrews Hall, a residence hall on campus.
B
- Birdsong
- Birdsong Hall, a suite-style residence hall specifically reserved for graduating seniors.
- Birdsong
- Birdsong Cafe, a retail dining location in Brock Commons offering grab-and-go meals and snacks.
- Birdsong Café
- A retail dining location in Brock Commons, also referred to as Birdsong Grill, offering bundled meal combos.
C
- CAB
- Commons Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
- Camptown
- A major annual spring festival featuring music, food, and a carnival, a tradition since 1978.
- Center of the Universe
- The nickname for the town of Ashland, Virginia, where the college is located.
- Conrad
- Conrad Hall, a residence hall often used for first-year students.
D
- Declining Balance
- Funds included with meal plans used for à la carte purchases at campus dining spots and vending machines.
E
- Estes
- Estes Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
F
- Fountain Turn On
- A celebrated annual spring tradition marking the official activation of the campus fountain.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek organizations on campus.
G
- Greenberry's
- The coffee shop located within Brock Commons.
H
- Historic Campus
- The cluster of the college's oldest buildings, including Washington-Franklin Hall, Pace-Armistead Hall, and Duncan Methodist Church.
J
- Jacket Java
- The campus coffee shop located in Brock Commons that serves Starbucks products.
- Java
- Shorthand for Jacket Java, the campus coffee shop located within the McGraw-Page Library.
L
- Lemon and Black
- The official school colors, frequently used to describe campus spirit, attire, and branding.
M
- Macon
- The common colloquial name used by students, faculty, and alumni to refer to Randolph-Macon College.
- Macon Coffee
- A coffee shop in Brock Commons, formerly known as Greenberry's.
- Macon Money
- The declining balance currency loaded onto student IDs for use at campus dining locations.
O
- ODAC
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference, the NCAA Division III conference in which R-MC competes.
R
- RMSN
- Randolph-Macon Sports Network, the student-run service that broadcasts live athletic events.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a forum for student-athletes to discuss issues and organize community service.
- SEC
- Student Engagement Center, the administrative hub for clubs, residence life, and student activities located in Brock Commons.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary governing body for the student population.
- SURF
- Scholarly Undergraduate Research Fellowship, a program for intensive summer research projects.
- Swipes
- The meal currency used for entry into Estes or for specific meal combos at retail locations.
T
- The C-Store
- The campus convenience store located in Brock Commons.
- The Commons
- The Freshman Village residential area, specifically the Commons buildings.
- The Edge
- The college's signature four-year career preparation and professional development program.
- The Fountain
- The Frank E. Brown Fountain, a central landmark and popular meeting spot for students.
- The Game
- The annual football rivalry game against Hampden-Sydney College, known as the oldest rivalry in the South.
- The Tracks
- The CSX railroad tracks that run directly through the center of campus, a defining geographic feature.
- The Tree Houses
- A specific set of on-campus residence halls known for their unique architecture and wooded setting near the edge of campus.
- The Treehouses
- The newest residential community on campus, consisting of Oak, Maple, and Birch Halls.
- The Village
- A collective name for the seven residence halls located on the north end of campus, primarily housing freshmen.
- Thomas Branch
- A historic residence hall often referred to simply as Thomas.
Y
- Yellow Jacket
- The official mascot and identity of Randolph-Macon students, often abbreviated as 'YJ'.
- Yellow Jackets
- The official mascot and the term students use to refer to themselves as members of the community.
- YJC
- Yellow Jacket Club, the fundraising and support organization for the college's athletic programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Amtrak
- The train station located on the edge of campus, providing transit to Richmond, DC, and beyond.
- Blackwell
- The Blackwell Performing Arts Center, used for theatrical productions and large guest lectures.
- Brock
- Refers to either Brock Commons (the student center) or the Brock Sports and Recreation Center.
- Brock Commons
- The primary student center and hub for student life, housing the SEC and dining options.
- Buzz Bucks
- A program offering special deals and discounts at local Ashland businesses for students who show their RMC ID.
- Buzz Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, dining, and library services.
- Captains
- Upperclassman student mentors who lead orientation groups and support new students throughout their first year.
- Copley
- Copley Science Center, the largest academic building on campus, connected to Macon Brock, Jr. Hall.
- Crenshaw
- Crenshaw Gymnasium, the home venue for basketball and volleyball teams.
- Crews
- Small groups of first-year students assigned to a Captain for orientation and peer support.
- Day Field
- The college's stadium used for football and lacrosse games.
- Declining Balance
- Retail funds included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus coffee shops and vending machines.
- Four-Year Degree Guarantee
- The college's promise that students will graduate in four years or the college waives tuition for remaining courses.
- Fridays After Five
- A series of free social events and programming held for students on Friday nights.
- J-Term
- The intensive one-month academic term held in January between the fall and spring semesters.
- Late Night Brock
- Saturday night social programming held from 10:00 p.m. to midnight in Brock Commons.
- Matriculation
- The formal ceremony where new students sign the college register and officially join the academic community.
- McGraw-Page
- The main campus library.
- MyMaconWeb
- The central online portal used by students for class registration, grades, and bill payments.
- Pauley
- The Pauley Science Center, a major academic building for STEM fields.
- The Brock
- The Brock Recreation Center, which includes the fitness center, pool, and field house.
- The BUZZ
- The official student organization portal and app used to find events and join clubs.
- The Edge
- A comprehensive four-year career preparation program and center providing personalized advising and internships.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 40 approved campus terms and 23 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.