Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Part of Term 6 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 4
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- Fall 2026 Part of Term 9
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 2
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 6Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 1 (Full Term)Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 11
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 5
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 8
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 10
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 3
- Winter Term 2026
- Winter 2026 Part of Term 2
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 2
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 6
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 7
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 3
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 5
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 9
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 8
- Spring 2027 Part of Term 4
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- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Term 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Term 2028
Campus language
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Showing 42 of 42 terms
A
- AKPsi
- Alpha Kappa Psi, the co-ed professional business fraternity on campus.
- AMA
- American Marketing Association, the campus chapter for students interested in marketing careers.
- APB
- Activities Program Board, the student-run organization that plans major campus events like concerts and movies.
- APSCUF
- The faculty union (Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties) often mentioned during contract negotiations.
B
- Bard hill
- The steep incline leading to Bard Hall, often described by students as deceptively difficult to climb.
- Big Red
- The university's primary mascot, a red-tailed hawk wearing a pirate's hat.
C
- Cash Equiv
- Cash Equivalency, a specific value assigned to a meal swipe that can be used at retail locations like the CUB.
- Century Cafe
- A dining location in Reisner Hall often used for quick grab-and-go meals.
F
- Fireside
- A lounge and dining area located in the CUB, often used as a meeting spot.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance account included with meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
K
- Kriner
- Kriner Hall, which houses retail dining options and is known for late-night food.
M
- McFeely's
- A coffee and snack shop located within the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
- Mowrey
- Mowrey Hall, a traditional-style residence hall often used for specific student populations.
P
- PRSSA
- Public Relations Student Society of America, a professional organization for communications students.
R
- Raider
- The university mascot and the standard term for a student or athlete at the school.
- Raider Bowl
- A popular campus meal consisting of chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and gravy, typically served on Wednesdays.
- Reisner
- Reisner Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
- Reisner Runs
- A slang term for digestive distress humorously attributed to eating at the main dining hall.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus.
S
- SCRC
- Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition, a collaborative social service organization involving students.
- Seavers
- Seavers Hall, one of the campus residence halls.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Ship
- The common shorthand name for Shippensburg University.
- Ship Happens
- A popular campus pun and slogan used on apparel and in student social media.
- Shipmates
- A term used to refer to fellow Shippensburg students.
- Shippo
- Shippo the Hippo, the university's secondary mascot and a popular figure in campus lore.
- Stone Ridge
- A popular off-campus apartment complex frequently inhabited by upperclassmen.
- SUTV
- The student-run television station that broadcasts campus news and entertainment.
- Swipes
- Meal swipes used to enter the dining halls or for meal exchange options.
T
- The Burg
- The town of Shippensburg surrounding the university.
- The Commons
- Off-campus student apartment complexes College Park and Stone Ridge, often managed in partnership with the university foundation.
- The CUB
- The Ceddia Union Building, which houses the food court including Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
- The CUB Food Court
- The retail dining area located inside the Cedadia Union Building.
- The Great Hall
- The large central seating and event area within the Ceddia Union Building.
- The Hove
- Lackhove Hall, a high-rise residence hall known among students for frequent fire alarms.
- The Quad
- The open grassy area near the CUB often used for student gatherings and events.
- The Rail
- Railroad Street, a popular area for off-campus student housing and social life.
- The Slate
- The official student-run newspaper of Shippensburg University.
- The Suites
- The collective name for the modern suite-style residence halls including Kieffer, Lackhove, and McCune.
- The Valley
- Refers to the Cumberland Valley region where the university is located.
- True Balance
- The dedicated allergen-free station located within Reisner Dining Hall.
W
- WSYC
- The student-run campus radio station (88.7 FM).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue Line
- The Saturday-only RRT bus route serving the campus and community.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- CUB
- The Ceddia Union Building, the central hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online learning management system used for course materials and grades.
- DHC
- The Dauphin Humanities Center, a primary academic building for liberal arts classes.
- Flex
- Declining balance currency included in meal plans, used at retail dining locations like the CUB.
- FSC
- Franklin Science Center, the primary building for science labs and lectures.
- GRH
- Grove Hall, the building for the John L. Grove College of Business.
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- Kriner Dining Hall
- Lehman
- Ezra Lehman Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- LL
- Ezra Lehman Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- LPAC
- Luhrs Performing Arts Center, the large venue for concerts and professional shows.
- Luhrs
- The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, a venue for major shows and speakers.
- MCT
- The Math/Computing Technologies Center, home to mathematics and computer science programs.
- MyShip
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking schedules, and financial records.
- Old Main
- The iconic administrative building that houses the President's office and financial aid.
- OM
- Old Main, the iconic administrative building at the front of campus.
- Raider ID
- The official student identification card used for building access, dining, and library services.
- RaiderCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and 'Flex' spending.
- RaiderLink
- The primary online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and financial aid.
- Red Line
- The weekday RRT bus route that loops through campus and local shopping centers like Walmart.
- reisner_dining_hall
- Reisner Dining Hall
- RRT
- Raider Regional Transit, the bus system that provides transportation around campus and the local community.
- ShipAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- ShipRec
- The Student Recreation Center, the primary gym and fitness facility.
- SU-Alert
- The emergency notification system used for weather delays, 'late starts,' and campus safety warnings.
- Swataney
- The name of the official Shippensburg University student handbook.
- Swipes
- Meal units used for entry into the Reisner Dining Hall buffet.
- The CUB
- The Cedadia Union Building, the central hub for student activities, the bookstore, and dining.
- The Loop
- The Raider Regional Transit (RRT) shuttle bus that provides transportation around campus and to local shopping areas.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Part of Term 6 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 30 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.