Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
C
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access online course materials and assignments.
M
- myRichland
- The online student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid.
N
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SALT
- Student Ambassadors Leadership Team, students who assist with campus tours and events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- The Bistro
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Mueller Student Center.
- The Coffee Bar
- The coffee shop located within the Bistro area serving Starbucks products.
- The Hub
- A common reference to the Academic Success Center where tutoring and testing services are located.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Cashier's Office
- The window in the Shilling Center where students pay tuition and fees in person.
- Late Start
- Courses that begin mid-semester, typically lasting 8 weeks instead of 16.
- Mueller
- The Mueller Student Center, the central hub for student life and dining.
- NetID
- The universal username used to log into campus computers, Wi-Fi, and student accounts.
- Richland Alert
- The emergency text and email notification system for campus closures or safety issues.
- Scherer
- The Scherer Center for Community Health and Wellness, housing health profession programs.
- Shilling
- The Shilling Community Education Center, housing the auditorium and administrative offices.
- Success Coach
- The Richland-specific term for academic advisors who guide students through their degree plans.
- The Ag Center
- The Center for Agriculture & Residential Construction, located on the north side of campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 9 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.