Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First TermRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 Second Term
- Wintermester 2026
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- Ambassadors
- The Shelton State Ambassadors, student leaders who serve as official hosts for the college.
B
- Bama Bound
- A common term for Shelton students who intend to transfer to the nearby University of Alabama.
C
- C-Store
- The campus convenience store where students buy snacks, drinks, and quick meals.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a program providing academic tutoring and career counseling.
T
- The Bistro
- The main cafeteria and dining area located on the Martin Campus.
- The Shelton Way
- A phrase used by students and staff to describe the college's culture of excellence and community support.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- bucs_caf
- Bucs Café
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and take quizzes.
- Martin
- The main campus of Shelton State located on Old Greensboro Road.
- myShelton
- The official student web portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid status.
- Parking Decal
- A required permit for all students parking on campus, obtainable through the Cashier's Office.
- Shelton Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- shelton_state_caf
- Shelton State Café
- The Atrium
- The large central gathering space in the Martin Campus building used for events and studying.
- The Bus
- Refers to the Tuscaloosa Transit Authority (Trolley) which provides transportation between campuses and the city.
- The Fredd
- The C.A. Fredd Campus, the college's second location focused on technical and health programs.
- Umphrey Center
- The building housing the gymnasium, athletic offices, and physical education facilities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 11 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.