Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Term III
- Summer 2026 Online Session 2
- Summer Session 2026 W2
- Summer 2026 On-campus Session 2Summer 2026 Term IISummer Session 2026 S2Summer Session 2026 Term IISummer Session II 2026 (On-Campus)
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Subsession Q1
- Fall 2026 Mini Course M1Fall 2026 Mini Session M1
- Fall 2026 Mini Course C1Fall 2026 Subsession C1
- Fall 2026 Online Session 1
- Fall 2026 Mini Course W5Fall 2026 Subsession W5
- Fall 2026 Subsession Q2
- Fall 2026 Mini Course M2Fall 2026 Mini Session M2
- Fall 2026 Subsession N2
- Fall 2026 Online Session 2
- Fall 2026 Mini Course C2
- Fall 2026 Mini Course M3Fall 2026 Mini Session M3
- Fall 2026 Subsession Q3
- Winter 2026/2027Winter Session 2026-2027
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Online Session 1
- Spring 2027 Online Session 2
- Summer 2027 Online Session 1
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 On-Campus Session 1Summer 2027 Session 1Summer Session 2027 Term I
- Summer 2027 Online Session 2
- Summer 2027 On-Campus Session 2Summer 2027 Session 2Summer Session 2027 Term II
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Online Session 1
- Fall 2027 Online Session 2
- Winter 2027/2028
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 Online Session 1
- Spring 2028 Online Session 2
- Summer 2028 Online Session 1
- Summer 2028
- Summer 2028 On-Campus Session 1Summer 2028 Session 1
- Summer 2028 Online Session 2
- Summer 2028 On-Campus Session 2Summer 2028 Session 2
Campus language
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A
- App
- Appalachian Dining Hall, the primary dining facility for the Mountainview community.
B
- B-Line
- The daily official university email newsletter sent to all students.
- Bearcat
- The official university mascot and the term used to refer to a Binghamton student.
- Bearcats
- The official mascot and nickname for Binghamton University students and athletic teams.
- Bing
- The common shorthand name for Binghamton University.
C
- C4
- Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center, the dining hall serving Newing and Dickinson communities.
- CIW
- College-in-the-Woods, a residential community known for its wooded setting and central location.
- CIW Dining
- The dining hall located within the College-in-the-Woods residential community.
D
- Dickinson
- Dickinson Community, a residential area known for its modern buildings and proximity to C4.
G
- GSO
- Graduate Student Organization, the governing body for graduate students.
H
- Harpur's Ferry
- The student-run volunteer ambulance service providing emergency medical care on campus.
- Hillside
- Hillside Community, an apartment-style residential area located at the highest point of campus.
- Hinman
- Hinman College, the oldest residential community, known for its suite-style living and proximity to lecture halls.
- Hinman Dining
- The dining hall located in Hinman College.
J
- Jazzman's
- The campus coffee shop brand with locations in the Library and the Union.
M
- Mountainview
- Mountainview College, a residential community located on a hill offering views of the campus.
N
- Newing
- Newing College, one of the largest residential communities on the west side of campus.
- Night Owl
- The late-night dining service operated out of the C4 dining hall.
O
- OCCT
- Off Campus College Transport, the student-run bus system serving the campus and local area.
P
- Parade Day
- The city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, which is the largest social event of the year for students.
- Pipe Dream
- The oldest and largest student-run newspaper at Binghamton University.
S
- SA
- Student Association, the primary governing body for undergraduate students.
- SAPB
- Student Association Programming Board, the group responsible for organizing concerts and festivals.
- SAPPB
- Student Association Programming Board, the group responsible for organizing major campus events like Spring Survey and concerts.
- State Street
- The downtown Binghamton area where the majority of student-frequented bars and clubs are located.
- Susq
- Susquehanna Community, an apartment-style residential area for upperclassmen.
T
- The Brain
- The loop road (Academic Way) that circles the main academic buildings.
- The Marketplace
- The central food court located in the University Union featuring various retail vendors.
- The Nature Preserve
- The 190-acre forest and wetland area on the edge of campus used for hiking and research.
- The Rat
- The Rathskeller, a student space and dining area located in the basement of the University Union.
W
- WHRW
- The student-run campus radio station (90.5 FM).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- appalachian_dining_hall
- Appalachian Dining Hall
- B-Line
- The daily official university email newsletter containing important announcements and event listings.
- Bartle
- Glenn G. Bartle Library, the main research library on campus.
- Blue Bus
- The common name for the OCCT buses, which are free for students with a BUID.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system used by professors to post course materials and grades.
- BU Brain
- The central online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- BUID
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- BUWOG
- Binghamton University Wireless On the Go, the legacy name for the campus Wi-Fi network.
- c4_dining_hall
- C4 Dining Hall
- college_in_the_woods_dining_hall
- College-in-the-Woods Dining Hall
- Dining Dollars
- The tax-free currency loaded onto student IDs as part of the meal plan for use at campus dining locations.
- Events Center
- The large multi-purpose arena used for Division I athletics, graduation, and major concerts.
- Green Bus
- The common name for Broome County (BC) Transit buses, which students can ride for free with their ID.
- ITC
- Innovative Technologies Complex, a research and laboratory facility located across from the main campus.
- itc_caf
- ITC Café
- Late Night
- The OCCT bus routes that run specifically to and from downtown Binghamton during late-night weekend hours.
- LH
- The Lecture Hall building, which houses the largest classrooms (LH 1-14).
- Meal Plan
- The declining balance system used for purchasing food at all on-campus dining locations.
- PODS
- Public Computing Services, referring to the various computer labs and printing stations across campus.
- Science 1
- One of the primary buildings in the science complex, often used as a landmark for STEM classes.
- Starfish
- The online platform used by students to schedule academic advising and track course progress.
- The Brain
- The loop road that circles the main academic buildings on campus.
- The Spine
- The main elevated concrete walkway that connects the primary academic buildings.
- The Union
- The University Union, the central hub for student organizations, dining, and services.
- UU
- University Union, the central building for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 25 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.