Academic calendar
Summer Session 2 2026 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Term A 2026
- Summer Session 1 2026
- Summer Session 2 2026Relevant now
- Summer Session 3 2026
- Summer Session B 2026Summer Term B 2026
- December Term 2026
- January Term 2027
- Spring 2027 Online Term B
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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A
- Allen
- Allen Village (Village II), a residential area that also houses the Student Health Center.
B
- Batten
- The shorthand name for the university following its 2026 transition from Virginia Wesleyan University to Batten University.
- Batten U
- A reference to the university's 2026 renaming to Batten University in honor of the Batten family.
- BHC
- Batten Honors College, the highly selective academic program and community within the university.
- Boyd
- The Boyd Dining Center, the university's primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall.
- Bray
- Bray Village (Village I), the first residential village, housing traditional-style dorms like Rose and Kellam.
- Brock
- Brock Village (Village III), which includes townhouses and apartment-style living for upperclassmen.
C
- CAB
- Community Arbitration Board, the student-involved body that handles matters of student misconduct.
- Coastal
- Coastal Market, a campus convenience store and cafe located within the Batten Student Center.
- Coastal Market
- An on-campus convenience store for groceries and quick grab-and-go items.
F
- Fin Fest
- The annual spring festival featuring music, food, and activities.
- Fin Up
- The official hand gesture and slogan of the university, mimicking a Marlin's dorsal fin.
- Flex Points
- Dining dollars included with meal plans for use at retail locations like Harbor Grill.
G
- Gum
- Gum Village, a residential area on campus.
H
- Harbor Grill
- The retail dining location in the Batten Student Center serving burgers, sandwiches, and late-night snacks.
- Honors Village
- Village IV, the residential area specifically designated for students in the Batten Honors College.
M
- Marlin
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student or athlete at the university.
- Marlin Assembly
- The formal gathering of the student body, typically held during orientation or major campus events.
- Marlin Dollars
- Declining balance funds attached to a student's ID card for use at campus dining locations.
- Marlin Market
- The on-campus convenience store (also referred to as Coastal Market) for snacks and essentials.
- Marlin Nation
- The collective term for the student body, faculty, and alumni spirit.
- Marlins
- The collective name for the student body, named after the school's blue marlin mascot.
N
- Nota Bene
- The title of the President's weekly newsletter/update sent to the campus community.
O
- Off The Hook
- The student-led programming board responsible for organizing campus events and activities.
R
- Rose Hall
- A specific residence hall within the campus housing system.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- Smith Hall
- A specific residence hall within the campus housing system.
- Stacks
- The campus deli/sandwich shop located in the dining area.
- Swipes
- Meal credits used to enter the Boyd Dining Center.
T
- The 757
- Local slang for the Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach region, derived from the area code.
- The Apartments
- Upperclassman housing located within Brock Village (Village III).
- The Beach
- Refers to Virginia Beach, located approximately 15 minutes from campus and a frequent student destination.
- The Beacon
- The iconic campus monument that lights up in school colors to celebrate athletic victories.
- The Bistro
- The Coastal Bistro, a dining option located within the Greer Environmental Sciences Center.
- The Boyd
- The Boyd Dining Center, the main campus dining hall.
- The Caf
- Common student shorthand for the Boyd Dining Center.
- The Chronicle
- The Marlin Chronicle, the university's student-run newspaper.
- The Cove
- A retail dining and snack bar location in the Batten Center for late-night food.
- The Fishbowl
- The glass-walled lounge and study area located in the Batten Center.
- The Grill
- The Harbor Grill, a retail dining location located inside the Batten Student Center.
- The Townhouses
- Special interest and honors housing located in Brock and Honors Villages.
- The Village
- The collective term for the four main residential areas (Villages I-IV) on campus.
- The Villages
- The collective term for the main residential clusters on campus.
V
- V1
- Village I, the first of the four main residential complexes.
- V2
- Village II, a residential complex typically housing upperclassmen.
- V3
- Village III, a residential complex on campus.
- V4
- Village IV, the newest of the residential village complexes.
- VeeDUB
- A popular shorthand and cheer for Virginia Wesleyan (VWU).
- Village
- The standard term for the residential clusters (Villages I-IV) rather than 'dorms' or 'complexes'.
- Village I
- Bray Village, the primary residence area for first-year students.
- Village II
- Allen Village, a residential area typically housing upperclassmen and some freshmen.
- Village III
- Guynn Village, a residential area for upperclassmen.
- Village IV
- Honors Village, designated housing for students in the Batten Honors College.
- VWC
- Virginia Wesleyan College, the university's former name (pre-2017) still used by alumni and in legacy contexts.
- VWU
- Virginia Wesleyan University (the school's official acronym).
W
- WES
- Wesleyan Engaged, the center for civic engagement and community service.
- Worldly Wednesdays
- A weekly event at the Boyd Dining Center featuring international cuisine.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Batten
- The Jane P. Batten Student Center, the central hub for student life, athletics, and recreation.
- Blocker
- Blocker Hall, an academic building housing the Batten Honors College and various classrooms.
- boyd_dining_center
- Boyd Dining Center
- Clarke
- Clarke Hall, the administrative building housing the Registrar, Academic Affairs, and the Lighthouse center.
- coastal_market
- Coastal Market
- DeFord Gatehouse
- The main security entrance and only vehicular access point to the university.
- Flex Dollars
- Currency included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like Harbor Grill.
- Godwin
- Godwin Hall, the building housing the fine arts and music departments.
- Goode
- The Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, the primary venue for theater and musical performances.
- Greer
- The Greer Environmental Sciences Center, a state-of-the-art facility for science and environmental studies.
- harbor_grill
- Harbor Grill
- Hof
- Hofheimer Library, the campus library and primary study space.
- Hofheimer
- Hofheimer Library, the main campus library and 24-hour study space.
- HRT
- Hampton Roads Transit, the local bus system providing transportation around Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
- J-Term
- The January Term, a short intensive academic session held between the fall and spring semesters.
- LiveSafe
- The mobile safety app used by students to communicate with Campus Security.
- Marlin $
- A debit-style account linked to the Marlin Card used for purchases at the bookstore and dining locations.
- Marlin Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Marlin Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and campus identification.
- Marlin Cash
- A debit-like account on the student ID used for purchases at the bookstore and dining locations.
- Marlin Port
- The internal student portal for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- MyBeacon
- The online student portal used for checking grades, paying bills, and accessing campus resources.
- Scene II
- The second phase of the university's orientation program for incoming freshmen.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- starbucks_we_proudly_serve
- Starbucks - We Proudly Serve
- The Batten
- The Jane P. Batten Student Center, the hub for student life, recreation, and security.
- The Beacon
- A monument tower that lights up in school colors to celebrate athletic victories.
- The Lighthouse
- The central hub for academic advising, career development, and internships.
- The Loop
- The main circular road (Wesleyan Drive/campus perimeter) that connects all major campus entrances and facilities.
- WebAdvisor
- The online system used for course registration and official student records.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Session 2 2026 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 57 approved campus terms and 30 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.