Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Xtreme Winter Session 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Xtreme Spring Session 2027
- Summer Session II 2027Summer Term 2027 Full – 10 Week Session
- Maymester 2027
- Full Summer Session 2027
- Summer 2027 Full – 10 Week SessionSummer 2027 Session I -- Five Week SessionSummer Full 10-Week Session 2027Summer Session I -- Five Week Session 2027Summer Session I 2027Summer Term 2027 Full – 10 Week SessionSummer Term 2027 Session I -- Five Week Session
- Summer 2027 Session II -- Five Week SessionSummer Session II -- Five Week Session 2027Summer Session II 2027Summer Term 2027 Session II -- Five Week Session
Campus language
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A
- AOB
- Aristocrat of Bands, TSU's world-famous marching band.
B
- Big Blue
- The collective term for TSU school spirit, athletic teams, and the university community.
- Boyd
- Boyd Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that are restricted to on-campus food vendors and convenience stores.
E
- Eppse
- Eppse Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
F
- FRC
- The Ford Residence Complex, an apartment-style housing facility for upper-level students.
L
- Land of Golden Sunshine
- A poetic reference to the campus taken from the university's Alma Mater.
M
- Meal Exchange
- A meal plan feature allowing students to use a cafeteria swipe for a designated meal at retail dining spots.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
- NRC
- The New Residence Center, a modern dormitory complex on campus.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, any officially recognized student club or group on campus.
- Rudolph
- Wilma Rudolph Residence Center, named after the Olympic track star and TSU alumna.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events like Homecoming.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- SUBG
- Student Union Board of Governors, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.
T
- The Aristocrat
- A common shorthand reference to a member of the Aristocrat of Bands.
- The Ave
- Jefferson Street, the historic Nashville thoroughfare adjacent to campus known for its cultural significance.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located on the upper level of the Floyd-Payne Student Center.
- The Courtyard
- The Courtyard Apartments, an on-campus housing complex typically for upperclassmen.
- The Courtyards
- The Courtyards at TSU, an apartment-style housing complex typically for upperclassmen.
- The Land of Golden Sunshine
- A poetic reference to the campus taken from the university's Alma Mater.
- The Meter
- The award-winning, student-run campus newspaper.
- The POD
- Provisions on Demand, the campus convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
- The SUB
- Refers to dining options located within the Student Union Building (Floyd-Payne).
- The Yard
- The central outdoor grassy area and plaza where students socialize and Greek organizations hold events.
- Tiger Bucks
- Flexible funds loaded onto a student ID that can be used at on-campus dining and participating off-campus partners.
- Tiger Pride
- The common expression of school spirit and institutional loyalty.
- Tiger Walk
- A traditional ceremonial walk by the football team and band through fans before home games.
W
- Watson
- Watson Hall, a traditional residence hall often designated for female students.
- Wilson
- Wilson Hall, a traditional residence hall often designated for male students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Blue & White Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that moves students between the Main Campus and the Avon Williams (Downtown) Campus.
- Blue Route
- The main campus shuttle loop that connects parking areas to key academic buildings.
- Brown-Daniel
- The main university library located on the north side of campus.
- BusWhere
- The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location and ETAs of campus shuttles.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Crouch
- Crouch Hall, which houses the Graduate School and various academic departments.
- Crouch Hall
- The building housing the Graduate School and various academic departments.
- eLearn
- The university's learning management system (Brightspace) used for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.
- faculty_staff_dining
- Faculty & Staff Dining
- Floyd-Payne
- The Floyd-Payne Student Center, the central hub for student services, dining, and socializing.
- Gentry
- The Howard C. Gentry Complex, the university's main arena for basketball games and large assemblies.
- Hankal Hall
- The building housing the ID Center, Admissions, and other administrative services.
- Kean
- Kean Hall, a historic building used for athletic events and student gatherings.
- Kean Hall
- A historic multipurpose building used for athletic events, offices, and student gatherings.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which houses various academic departments and computer labs.
- main_cafeteria
- Main Cafeteria
- Martha Brown
- The Martha M. Brown Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- myTSU
- The primary online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial aid information.
- Red Route
- The shuttle line providing direct service between the main campus and the Avon Williams downtown campus.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- T-Number
- The unique student identification number (beginning with a 'T') used for all official university business.
- The Blue Line
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students between different areas of the university.
- The Gentry
- The Howard C. Gentry Complex, the university's multi-purpose arena and athletic facility.
- The LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which houses academic support services and classrooms.
- Tiger Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Tiger ID
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Tiger Tracking
- The real-time GPS system used to monitor the location of campus shuttles.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 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.