Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 Full Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026 First Half Session
- Fall Semester 2026 Full SessionRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026 Second Half Session
- Spring Semester 2027 First Half Session
- Spring Semester 2027 Full Session
- Spring Semester 2027 Second Half Session
- Summer Semester 2027 First Seven-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027 Full Session (Ten Weeks)Summer Semester 2027 Full Ten-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027 Second Seven-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2027 First Half Session
- Fall Semester 2027 Full Session
- Fall Semester 2027 Second Half Session
- Spring Semester 2028 First Half Session
- Spring Semester 2028 Full Session
- Spring Semester 2028 Second Half Session
- Summer Semester 2028 First Seven-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028
- Summer Semester 2028 Full Session (Ten Weeks)Summer Semester 2028 Full Ten-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2028 Second Seven-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- AHANA
- African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American student organization focused on multiculturalism.
B
- Bridgeview
- Bridgeview Court, a student housing complex located near the bridge.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location inside the Clark Memorial Library.
J
- Jazzman's
- Jazzman's Brew and Bakery, a coffee shop located in the University Center.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SODA
- Student Organization for Digital Arts, a club for students interested in gaming and digital media.
T
- Tanner
- Tanner Place, a student housing facility located on 3rd Street.
- The Bear
- The large bronze bear statue in the center of campus, frequently used as a meeting point.
- The Chron
- The University Chronicle, Shawnee State's student-run newspaper.
- The Den
- The Bear's Den, the main campus dining hall located in the University Center.
- The Floods
- Refers to the Portsmouth floodwalls near campus, often visited by students for the murals.
- The Terrace
- University Terrace, an apartment-style residence hall.
- The View
- Campus View, a suite-style residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ATC
- Advanced Technology Center, housing many of the university's technical and gaming programs.
- Bear Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, library access, and building entry.
- bear_s_den_dining_hall
- Bear's Den Dining Hall
- Brightspace
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by SSU for online course materials and assignments.
- Kricker
- Kricker Hall, which houses various administrative offices and classrooms.
- Massie
- Massie Hall, one of the primary academic buildings on campus.
- MySSU
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid information.
- Rhodes
- The James A. Rhodes Athletic Center, containing the gym, pool, and fitness facilities.
- SSU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety.
- The Riffe
- Common shorthand for the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
- The UC
- The Morris University Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- VRCFA
- Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, the main venue for theater and musical performances.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 Full Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 12 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.