Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Online Term I Fall 2026
- Online Term II Fall 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- Online Term I Spring 2027
- Online Term II Spring 2027
- Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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B
- Banneker
- Banneker Hall, a traditional men's residence hall.
- Bethune
- Bethune Hall, a traditional women's residence hall.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, responsible for planning student events and concerts.
D
- Drew
- Drew Hall, a traditional men's residence hall.
G
- Golden Tiger
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Tuskegee student.
- Golden Tigers
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
H
- Harvey
- Harvey Hall, a traditional residence hall for female students.
K
- Kickin' Chickin
- A popular on-campus dining option specializing in chicken.
M
- MCP
- Marching Crimson Pipers, the official university marching band.
- Mother Tuskegee
- An affectionate and respectful term used by students and alumni for the university.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the Divine Nine Greek organizations.
P
- Paws
- Paws Grill, a popular retail dining spot in the student center.
R
- Rock
- Rockefeller Hall, a historic residence hall on campus.
S
- Sage
- Sage Hall, a traditional residence hall for male students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SISTERS
- Sisters in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research, a professional student organization.
- Skegee
- The most common shorthand and nickname for Tuskegee University.
T
- T-Hall
- Thrasher Hall, a traditional residence hall.
- The Ave
- Old Montgomery Road, the main thoroughfare that runs through the heart of campus.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in Tompkins Hall.
- The Commons
- Tuskegee Commons, the apartment-style residential complex.
- The Marables
- Marable Apartments, on-campus housing for upperclassmen.
- The Rock
- Rockefeller Hall, a historic residence hall on campus.
- The Shop
- The Golden Tiger Shop, the on-campus convenience store for snacks and essentials.
- The Yard
- The central campus grounds where social gatherings and 'probates' occur.
- Tompkins
- Tompkins Hall, which serves as the primary student union and dining hub.
- TUGC
- Tuskegee University Golden Voices Choir.
- TUMB
- Tuskegee University Marching Band, also known as the Marching Crimson Pipers.
- TUMCP
- Tuskegee University Marching Crimson Pipers, the university's marching band.
Y
- Younge
- Younge Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its primary name.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Chappie James
- The General Daniel 'Chappie' James Center for Aerospace Science and Health Education.
- Ford
- The Ford Motor Company Library, the main campus library.
- Kresge
- The Kresge Center, the main administrative building housing the President's office.
- Lincoln Gates
- The historic main entrance to the university, often used as a landmark for directions.
- MMW
- Margaret Murray Washington Hall, which houses the student center and Paws.
- The Bio
- The Williams-Bowie Hall, which houses the Bioethics Center and science labs.
- The Bursar
- The office where students handle tuition payments and account balances.
- The Chapel
- The Tuskegee University Chapel, a central landmark and architectural icon.
- The Kellogg
- The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, used for events and hospitality training.
- The Oaks
- The historic home of Booker T. Washington, located on the university grounds.
- The Oaks
- The historic home of Booker T. Washington, located on campus and frequently visited for tours.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transit system that moves students between residential and academic areas.
- Tiger Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access and meal plans.
- Tiger ID
- The official student identification card used for building access, dining, and library services.
- TigerWeb
- The online student portal used for course registration, grades, and financial records.
- Williams-Bowie
- The Williams-Bowie Hall, frequently referred to as the Bio Building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 17 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.