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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Course Block 1 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
4 entries May 18 → Aug 15, 2026
Summer Session 2026
Sep 28 → Oct 25, 2026
Course Block 1 Relevant now
Oct 26 → Nov 22, 2026
Course Block 2
Nov 23 → Dec 20, 2026
Course Block 3
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CAB Campus Activities Board, responsible for organizing student events and programming. M
Montgomery Montgomery Hall, a primary residence hall on campus. R
Randolph Randolph Hall, one of the main student housing facilities. S
SAAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group representing the interests of student-athletes.
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population. T
The Caf The main dining hall located within the T. Edward Davis Student Center.
Tiger's Den The retail dining and snack bar area for students.
Tigers The collective name for Salem University students and the official school mascot. W
Waldo Waldo Hall, a residence hall housing Salem students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Benedum The Benedum Library, the primary academic resource and study building.
Brewster Brewster Hall, an academic building housing various classrooms and offices.
Carlson Carlson Hall of Science, the main building for science-related academic programs.
Davis The T. Edward Davis Student Center, the hub for dining and student activities.
One-Stop The centralized office for registrar, financial aid, and student account services.
randolph_campus_center_dining_hall Randolph Campus Center Dining Hall
The Portal The online student management system used for checking grades and registration.
Tiger ID The official student identification card used for campus access and services. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Course Block 1 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 9 approved campus terms and 8 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. Using DormWay at Salem University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Salem University
Affordable Nursing Programs in West Virginia: Salem University's Response to 2026 Federal Loan Changes Salem University addresses federal changes to nursing education funding and highlights its affordable nursing degree options.
Jun 24, 2026
Read More Pierpont and Salem Sign Agreement to Expand Seamless Pathways Pierpont Community & Technical College and Salem University signed an agreement to create seamless educational pathways for students in North Central West Virginia.
Feb 18, 2026
Read More Salem University utilizes an outdoor alert system with sirens and prerecorded messages for emergencies such as severe weather or hazards. Salem University utilizes an outdoor alert system with sirens and prerecorded messages for emergencies such as severe weather or hazards.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Salem University
Men's Soccer vs. Concord University September 20, 2026
Salem Men's Soccer hosts Concord in a 2 PM clash.
Men's Swimming Relay Meet vs. Wheeling University September 26, 2026
Wheeling Men's Swimming travels to Salem for a relay meet to kick off the 2026/27 season.
Course End (8-Week Session) September 27, 2026
End of the 8-week August/September course session.
Course Start (8-Week Session) September 28, 2026
Start of the next 8-week course session.
Salem Apple Butter Festival October 7, 2026
A community festival supported by Salem University; the 2026 Apple Butter Queen Pageant winner receives a full scholarship to the university.
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