Academic calendar
Summer Term 2026 - Full Term runs Jun 3, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- A-Team
- The student orientation leaders who assist incoming freshmen during summer sessions.
- Azalea
- Azalea Hall, one of the newer suite-style residence halls on campus.
B
- Beta/Gamma
- The Beta and Gamma apartment-style residence halls, often grouped together by students.
- Bonus Bucks
- Dining-specific funds included with meal plans, used at retail locations like Chick-fil-A or Starbucks.
C
- Camellia
- Camellia Hall, a newer suite-style residence hall often paired with Azalea.
- CPC
- Collegiate Panhellenic Council, the governing body for the university's sororities.
D
- Delta
- The Delta residential area, which consists of six separate buildings (Delta 1-6).
- Dining Dollars
- Funds attached to a meal plan used for tax-free food purchases at on-campus retail locations.
E
- Epsilon
- The Epsilon residential complex, often housing a mix of freshmen and upperclassmen.
G
- Go Jags
- The universal campus greeting and cheer.
J
- Jag Money
- Funds loaded onto a student ID that can be used at any campus dining location or the bookstore.
- Jag Nation
- The collective community of students, alumni, and fans of the university.
- JagMart
- The on-campus convenience stores located in the Student Center and various residential areas.
- JagNation
- The collective community of students, alumni, and fans of the university.
- JagPals
- A student organization that mentors and assists international students with campus life.
- Jags
- The official mascot (Jaguars) and the collective name for the student body.
- Java City
- The coffee shop located within the Marx Library.
M
- Moe's
- The Moe's Southwest Grill location inside the Student Center.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the historically Black Greek-letter organizations on campus.
P
- POD
- Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located in the Student Center and various academic buildings.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- South
- The common shorthand name for the University of South Alabama.
- Stokes
- Stokes Hall, a popular suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
T
- The Caf
- The Fresh Food Company, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Student Center.
- The Deltas
- The Delta residential area, consisting of Delta 3, 4, 5, and 6 buildings.
- The Epsilons
- The Epsilon residential area, consisting of Epsilon 1 and 2 buildings.
- The Gammas
- The Gamma residential area, consisting of Gamma 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 buildings.
- The Grove
- The Grove at South Alabama, a privately managed apartment complex located on the north side of campus.
- The Jag
- The Vanguard, the university's student-run newspaper (often referred to by its association with the mascot).
- The Jungle
- The dedicated student section at South Alabama athletic events.
- The POD
- Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located in the Student Center and residential areas.
- The Row
- The area of campus where fraternity and sorority houses are located.
- The SC
- The Student Center Food Court, which houses various retail dining options like Moe's and Chick-fil-A.
- The Vanguard
- The official student-run newspaper of the university.
U
- UP
- University Programs, the student-led board that plans campus events and entertainment.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where professors post assignments and course materials.
- fresh_food_company
- Fresh Food Company
- greens_to_go
- Greens-To-Go
- Hancock Whitney
- Hancock Whitney Stadium, the on-campus venue for Jaguar football games.
- Humanities
- The Humanities Building, where many core liberal arts classes are held.
- JagAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- JagID
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- JagMail
- The official university email system provided to all students.
- JagTran
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students between residential areas and academic buildings.
- Marx
- The Marx Library, the main university library and a primary study spot.
- Meisler
- Meisler Hall, the primary hub for student services, including admissions and financial aid.
- p_o_d_market
- P.O.D. Market
- PAWS
- Personal Access Web System, the online portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Shelby
- Shelby Hall, the main building for the College of Engineering and School of Computing.
- shelby_bistro
- Shelby Bistro
- The HKS
- The Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Building, which includes the campus recreation center.
- The Jag
- Hancock Whitney Stadium, the on-campus football stadium.
- The Lib
- The Marx Library, the main academic library on campus.
- The Marx
- The Marx Library, the main university library and a primary study hub.
- The Mitch
- The Mitchell Center, the university's arena used for basketball games and graduation ceremonies.
- The Mitchell Center
- The arena used for basketball games, graduation, and major concerts.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.
- USA Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Term 2026 - Full Term runs Jun 3, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 23 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.