Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A-Phi-A
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Morehouse-based 'brother' fraternity frequently involved in Spelman life.
- Abby
- Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Hall, a historic residence hall on campus.
- AUC
- Atlanta University Center, the consortium including Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta University.
B
- Bess
- Bessie Strong Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- Bessie Strong
- Bessie Strong Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and the Honors Program.
- Bessy
- Bessie Strong Hall, a residence hall often associated with the WISDOM Center.
- Bessye
- Bessye Bearden Hall, a residence hall named after the mother of artist Romare Bearden.
F
- Fried Chicken Wednesday
- The popular weekly tradition of serving fried chicken in the dining hall.
G
- Glee Club
- The Spelman College Glee Club, the premier performance ensemble for the college.
H
- HH
- Howard-Harreld Hall, the largest first-year residence hall on campus.
L
- LLC
- The Living Learning Center, a modern residence hall often housing first-year and upperclass students.
- Lower Manley
- The retail dining area on the lower level of the Manley Student Center, featuring options like Starbucks and the food court.
M
- Market Friday
- A weekly campus tradition on the Manley patio featuring local vendors, music, and Greek life strolls.
- MJ
- Morehouse-James Hall, a residence hall named after the first two presidents of Spelman.
N
- NAACP
- The Spelman College Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
P
- PULSE
- Programming Union and Life Skills Educators, the student-led board responsible for campus events and activities.
S
- Sisterhood
- The core cultural value and bond shared between Spelman students.
- SKEE-WEE
- The signature vocal call of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., which has a significant presence on campus.
- SKIRTS
- Sisters Keeping It Real Through Service, a prominent community service organization on campus.
- SpelHouse
- A portmanteau referring to the combined community and social culture of Spelman and Morehouse.
- Spelman Woman
- A formal and aspirational term for a student, emphasizing leadership and excellence.
- Spelmanite
- The official and preferred term for a Spelman student or alumna.
- SSGA
- Spelman Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
T
- The Arch
- The Alumnae Arch, a symbolic landmark that students only walk through during specific rites of passage and graduation.
- The AUC
- The Atlanta University Center, referring to the consortium of Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta University.
- The Caf
- The common student shorthand for the main dining hall in Upper Manley.
- The LLC Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated within the Living Learning Center building.
- The Oval
- The central grassy area on campus where students gather and major outdoor events are held.
- The POD
- The P.O.D. Market, a small convenience store on campus for snacks and essentials.
- The Suites
- The Suites residential complex, typically housing upperclass students in apartment-style units.
- The Yard
- The central green space and social hub of the campus.
U
- Upper Manley
- The Alma Upshaw Dining Hall located on the upper level of the Manley Student Center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Alma Upshaw Dining Hall
- AUC Shuttle
- The inter-campus transportation service connecting Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta.
- Banner
- The online student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Banner Web
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- BannerWeb
- The online portal used by students for course registration, grades, and financial aid.
- beverly_daniel_tatum_suites_dining_hall
- Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites Dining Hall
- Blue Card
- The official Spelman College student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
- BlueCard
- The official Spelman ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Cosby
- The Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center, housing classrooms and the media center.
- Giles
- Giles Hall, an academic building primarily used for humanities and social science departments.
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- Lower Manley Food Court
- M-Lot
- The main parking lot on campus, often used as a reference point for event locations or visitor parking.
- Moodle
- The learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
- Packard
- Packard Hall, the building housing the music department and practice rooms.
- Read
- Read Hall, the campus facility for health, physical education, and wellness.
- Sisters
- Sisters Chapel, the historic religious and community center of the campus.
- Sisters Chapel
- The historic religious and community center of the campus, used for convocations and major events.
- SpelCard
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- SpelFolio
- The electronic portfolio system used by students to document their academic and co-curricular journey.
- Spelman Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID used for building access, meal plans, and 'Spelman Cash'.
- Tapley
- Tapley Hall, the primary building for science and mathematics classes.
- The Arch
- The Alumnae Arch, a symbolic landmark that students walk through during induction and graduation.
- The Blue Book
- The official Spelman College Student Handbook containing all rules, regulations, and traditions.
- The Blue Bus
- The AUC shuttle service that transports students between Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta.
- The Gate
- The main security entrance at Spelman Lane where all visitors and students must check in.
- The Messenger
- The Spelman Messenger, the college's official magazine and historical record of campus life.
- The Science Center
- The Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center, the primary hub for STEM classes and labs.
- The Shuttle
- The AUC shuttle service that provides transportation between the Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta campuses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 32 approved campus terms and 28 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.