Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
Campus language
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Showing 24 of 24 terms
A
- Anchormen
- The collective name for RIC's athletic teams and the student body.
- ASG
- Academic Student Government, which oversees academic-related student interests.
- ASL
- American Sign Language Club, a student group for learning and practicing sign language.
- ASL Club
- American Sign Language Club.
B
- Browne
- Browne Hall, one of the standard residential buildings for students.
- BSU
- Black Student Union.
C
- Commuter School
- A common term used by students to describe the campus culture due to the high percentage of non-residential students.
D
- DDC
- The Donovan Dining Center, the main cafeteria and hub for student meals.
L
- LASO
- Latin American Student Organization.
P
- Penfield
- Penfield Hall, the suite-style residence hall often preferred by upperclassmen.
R
- RIC
- Pronounced like the name 'Rick,' this is the universal shorthand for the college.
- RICSA
- Rhode Island College Student Association, the primary student government body.
S
- Sweet
- Sweet Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
T
- The Anchor
- Used to refer to both the student newspaper and the college's athletic identity.
- The Anchor
- The student-run newspaper and the official mascot of the college.
- The Beeline
- The quick-service, grab-and-go section located within the Donovan Dining Center.
- The Beestro
- The casual cafe and eatery located within the Student Union.
- The Cafe
- Common shorthand for the Coffee Shop/Cafe area in the Student Union.
- The Loop
- The main perimeter road that circles the Rhode Island College campus.
- The Quad
- The central grassy outdoor area where students gather between classes.
- The Suites
- Penfield Hall and Willard Hall, the college's suite-style residence halls.
W
- Weber
- Weber Hall, a traditional residence hall located near the center of campus life.
- Willard
- Willard Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
- WXIN
- The student-run campus radio station.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Adams
- James P. Adams Library, the main research and study hub on campus.
- Alex and Ani
- Alex and Ani Hall, the building dedicated to the Art Department and gallery spaces.
- Alger
- Alger Hall, home to the School of Management.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- Brightspace
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
- Craig-Lee
- Craig-Lee Hall, the primary academic building housing many liberal arts classrooms.
- donovan_dining_center_ddc
- Donovan Dining Center (DDC)
- Fogarty
- Fogarty Life Science, the building dedicated to science labs and health programs.
- Gaige
- Gaige Hall, a major academic building and home to the auditorium.
- MyRIC
- The central online portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Nazarian
- The Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, the main venue for music and theater.
- RIC ID
- The essential campus card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- RIPTA
- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority; students ride all state buses for free by swiping their RIC ID.
- Starfish
- The online platform used for scheduling academic advising and receiving performance alerts.
- The Rec
- The Recreation Center, containing the gym, pool, and fitness facilities.
- the_beestro
- The Beestro
- U-Pass
- The transit pass program that allows students to ride RIPTA buses for free or reduced rates.
- UPay
- The online payment system used by students to manage meal plan funds and campus cash.
- Whipple
- Whipple Hall, which houses various administrative offices and classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 19 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.