Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8 WeeksFall 2026 First Half Session
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8 WeeksFall 2026 Second Half Session
- Winter 2026-27Winter Session 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 First 8 WeeksSpring 2027 First Half Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8 WeeksSpring 2027 Second Half Session
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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B
- Brownell
- Brownell Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on the main campus.
- Buley Dunkin
- The Dunkin' Donuts location situated inside the Hilton C. Buley Library.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing major campus events.
- Conn
- Connecticut Hall, the university's primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility.
- Conn Hall
- Connecticut Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
F
- Farnham
- Farnham Hall residence
H
- Hootie
- The official name of the SCSU Owl mascot.
M
- MCC
- The Multicultural Center, a hub for diversity programming and student support.
- Midrise
- Midrise Hall, an apartment-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
N
- North
- North Campus Midrise, a residence hall located on the northern edge of campus, often for upperclassmen.
O
- Owl Bucks
- Discretionary funds on the Hoot Loot card used for on-campus dining and select off-campus vendors
- Owls
- The collective name and identity for SCSU students and athletic teams.
P
- ProCon
- Programs Council, the student-led board responsible for planning major campus events
S
- SAGE
- Sexuality and Gender Equality Center, providing resources and community for LGBTQ+ students.
- Schwartz
- Schwartz Hall, a residence hall known for housing upperclassmen and graduate students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- Southern
- The common shorthand name students use to refer to the university.
T
- The ASC
- The Adanti Student Center, which houses the main food court and retail dining options like Dunkin'.
- The Bagel Wagon
- A popular food kiosk located in Engleman Hall known for breakfast items and coffee.
- The Food Court
- The retail dining area located on the first floor of the Adanti Student Center.
- The Midrise
- Midrise Hall, a suite-style residence hall typically housing sophomores and juniors.
- The Owl
- The large bronze owl statue located in the academic quad, frequently used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area surrounded by academic buildings, used for student events and lounging.
- The Southern Way
- The university's official mission statement and set of community values.
- The Stu
- The food court and retail dining area located within the Adanti Student Center
V
- VPAS
- Violence Prevention, Advocacy and Support Center.
W
- West
- West Campus Residence Complex
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- adanti_student_center_food_court
- Adanti Student Center Food Court
- Banner Web
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid
- Blue Light
- Emergency phone towers located across campus that provide a direct line to the University Police.
- Blue Lights
- Emergency towers located throughout campus that provide a direct line to University Police.
- Buley
- Hilton C. Buley Library, the central campus library and study hub.
- connecticut_hall
- Connecticut Hall
- Engleman
- Engleman Hall, the largest academic building on campus housing numerous departments and classrooms.
- Hoot Loot
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and as a campus debit card.
- Moore
- Moore Field House, the university's primary athletic and recreation facility
- Morrill
- Morrill Hall, one of the university's primary academic and administrative buildings.
- MySCSU
- The central web portal for students to access email, Blackboard, and registration tools.
- owl_perch
- Owl Perch
- OwlConnect
- The online portal used by students to join clubs, view event calendars, and track involvement.
- Pelz
- Pelz Gymnasium
- roberta_s_convenience_store
- Roberta's Convenience Store
- SCSU Alert
- The emergency notification system used for weather-related closings or campus emergencies.
- The ASC
- Adanti Student Center, the central hub for student organizations, dining, and administrative offices.
- The Lyman
- Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, the main venue for concerts, plays, and university ceremonies.
- The Moore
- Moore Field House, the primary facility for indoor athletics and recreation.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that loops between the main campus, North Campus, and remote parking lots.
- Wintergreen
- The Wintergreen Building, which houses administrative offices including the Registrar and Financial Aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 21 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.