Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 1 2026
- Full-Term Summer 2026
- Summer 2 2026
- Summer 2 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Intersession 2027Summer Intersession 2027
- Summer 1 2027
- Full-Term Summer 2027
- Summer 2 2027
- Summer 2 2027
Campus language
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A
- AEC
- Accessible Education Center, providing disability services and accommodations.
- Awesome Eagle
- The official name of the Tennessee Tech mascot.
B
- BCM
- Baptist Collegiate Ministries, a prominent religious student organization with a dedicated building near campus.
- Browning/Evins
- The twin traditional-style residence halls often referred to as a single unit by students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events like concerts and movies.
- Capital Quad
- The residential area on the southwest side of campus housing Browning, Evins, Cooper, Dunn, Ellington, Warf, Maddux, and McCord halls.
- Cookeville
- Often referred to as 'C-ville' by students when discussing the surrounding town.
D
- Dammit
- The name of a legendary campus dog whose tombstone and fire hydrant memorial are located near Derryberry Hall.
- Dead Week
- The week of classes immediately preceding final exams, often characterized by heavy studying.
E
- Echo Point
- A specific spot near Lewis Hall where the architecture causes a person's voice to echo back to them.
G
- Golden Eagle
- The university mascot and the name used to refer to any Tennessee Tech student.
M
- Maddux/McCord
- The paired residence halls sharing a central lobby, often shortened to 'Maddux-McCord'.
- Main Quad
- The historic central lawn of campus, originally the site of Dixie College, located south of Derryberry Hall.
- MSB
- Common shorthand for the M.S. Cooper and Pinkerton residence halls which are connected.
N
- New Hall
- Collective term for New Hall North and New Hall South, the university's modern suite-style residence halls.
- NHN
- New Hall North, a modern residence hall on the north side of campus.
- NHS
- New Hall South, the counterpart to New Hall North.
P
- Pinkerton Quad
- The residential area on the east side of campus, located across from the Roaden University Center.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living on campus.
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization; any official student club or group recognized by the university.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- SOLC
- Student Organization Leadership Council, which oversees and supports campus clubs.
- SOLO
- Student Organization Life and Orientation; also refers to the 'SOLO Fund' which pays for major campus concerts.
- SUP
- Student Union Programs, the board responsible for planning campus-wide entertainment and events.
- Swoops
- Swoops Food Court in the University Center, featuring various fast-food retail options.
T
- Tech Village
- The on-campus apartment complex located on the west side of campus.
- The Blizzard
- A basketball tradition where students throw 'Tech Squares' (toilet paper) onto the court after the first successful shot.
- The Burn
- A less common nickname for the Fitness Center (The Fit).
- The Caf
- The Marketplace dining hall located on the second floor of the Roaden University Center.
- The Grill
- The fast-food dining area and student hangout spot located on the first floor of the Roaden University Center.
- The Hoop
- The Eblen Center, the university's arena used for basketball games and graduation ceremonies.
- The Market
- The convenience store located in the Roaden University Center for snacks and grab-and-go items.
- The Perch
- A popular cafe and grill located in New Hall North serving breakfast and late-night snacks.
- The Plaza
- Centennial Plaza, the large outdoor gathering space between the UC and the library.
- The POD
- Provisions on Demand; the campus convenience stores found in the University Center and residential areas.
- The Quad
- The large central grassy area used for studying, socializing, and campus events.
- The Quad
- The central residential area encompassing Maddux, McCord, Crawford, Murphy, Pinkerton, and M.S. Cooper halls.
- The Quads
- Collective name for New Hall North and New Hall South residence halls.
- The Village
- Common shorthand for Tech Village apartments.
- TVRA
- Tech Village Resident Association; the governing body specifically for students living in Tech Village apartments.
W
- Which Wich
- The custom sandwich shop located within the Roaden University Center.
- Wings Up
- The official campus motto and accompanying hand sign (forming a 'V' with fingers) used at games and events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bruner
- Bruner Hall, the building housing the Mathematics and Physics departments.
- Bursting the Bubble
- A phrase used when students leave the immediate campus area to explore the waterfalls and parks around Cookeville.
- Clement
- Clement Hall, the main building for the College of Engineering.
- Derryberry
- Derryberry Hall, the iconic administration building featuring the campus clock tower and carillon.
- Eagle Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and 'Dining Dollars'.
- Eagle Online
- The self-service system within Tech Express used for registering for classes and viewing transcripts.
- Gold/Purple Permits
- The two main tiers of student parking permits; Gold is for residents, Purple is for commuters.
- Gold/Purple/Red Lots
- The color-coded parking permit system designating where students are allowed to park based on their residency status.
- Henderson
- Henderson Hall, one of the oldest academic buildings, housing English and History departments.
- iLearn
- The campus learning management system (D2L) used for course materials and grades.
- Prescott
- Prescott Hall, one of the main engineering buildings on campus.
- Purple/Gold Route
- The two primary campus shuttle bus routes that transport students between parking lots and academic buildings.
- Purple/Gold Routes
- The two main campus shuttle bus routes that transport students between parking lots and academic buildings.
- Stonecipher
- Stonecipher Hall, the primary facility for the Department of Chemistry and other sciences.
- T-Number
- The unique student identification number beginning with a 'T' used for all official university business.
- Tech Express
- The single sign-on portal used to access email, iLearn, and registration tools.
- TechAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety.
- The BFA
- The Bryan Fine Arts Building, which houses the music and art departments and Wattenbarger Auditorium.
- The Burn
- The Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center, the campus gym and recreation facility.
- The Fit
- The Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center.
- The Hoop
- The Hooper Eblen Center, the arena used for basketball games, volleyball, and graduation ceremonies.
- The Lib
- The Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library, the main campus library and study space.
- The RUC
- Roaden University Center, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- The UC
- The Roaden University Center, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Volpe
- The Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library, the main campus library.
- Volpe
- The Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library, the main campus library.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 26 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.