Academic calendar
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 1st 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 First 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 1st 8-Week SessionSummer 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Summer 2026 10-Week Term
- Summer 2026 10-Week Term
- Summer 2026 2nd 8-Week SessionSummer 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2026 2nd 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 5-Week Session
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026 16-Week Semester
- Fall 2026 12-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 16-Week Semester
- Spring 2027 12-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 5-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week Term
- Summer 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 5-Week Session
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 46 of 46 terms
A
- A La Carte
- The primary food service and cafeteria area located in Building N on the Southern Wake Campus.
C
- CCP
- Career and College Promise; refers to high school students taking tuition-free college courses on campus.
- CCP
- Career & College Promise; refers to the program and the high school students taking dual-enrollment classes on campus.
- CCPs
- A term used by traditional college students to refer to the high schoolers on campus via the dual-enrollment program.
- Culinary Cafe
- A student-run restaurant on the Southern Wake Campus offering gourmet meals prepared by culinary students.
E
- Eagle
- The school mascot (the Eagle), often used to refer to the student body or school spirit.
- Eagle Pride
- The official school spirit slogan used in athletics and student life events.
- Eagle’s Nest
- A common shorthand for the snack bars and cafe areas found across various campuses.
- EagleCard
- The essential student ID used for everything from printing to building access.
- EagleID
- The universal term for both the physical student ID card and the digital credentials used to log into campus WiFi and portals.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America-Collegiate, a club for students interested in business careers.
- FBLA-PBL
- Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda; a professional organization for students interested in business.
- Flavors
- A student-run restaurant located on the Southern Wake Campus where culinary students prepare meals.
- Flavours
- The fine-dining restaurant at the Southern Wake Campus where culinary students prepare multi-course meals.
- Food Truck Rodeo
- A recurring campus event where local food trucks gather to provide diverse dining options for students.
- FWS
- Federal Work Study, a program providing part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need.
M
- Main
- An older term still used by some students and staff to refer to the Southern Wake Campus.
- Main Street
- The central dining and student hub area located in Building C on the Southern Wake Campus.
- Micro-markets
- Self-service food kiosks found across various campuses for snacks and quick meals.
N
- N/A
- Wake Tech is a commuter college and does not have on-campus housing or official dorm nicknames.
- Northern
- Shorthand for the Scott Northern Wake Campus located on Louisburg Road.
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success; a leadership-focused student organization on campus.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
R
- Riverview
- The main cafe and dining area located in Building E at the Scott Northern Wake Campus.
- Riverview Cafe
- The primary dining facility located at the Scott Northern Wake Campus.
- RTP
- Shorthand for the Research Triangle Park Campus in Morrisville.
S
- S.A.L.T.
- Student Ambassadors Leadership Training; a program for student leaders who represent the college at events.
- SALT
- Student Ambassadors Leadership Program, a group of student leaders who represent the college at official events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program.
- Southern
- Shorthand for the Southern Wake Campus (formerly known as Main Campus) on US-401.
T
- The Bistro
- A dining facility at the Scott Northern Wake Campus operated by the Culinary Arts program.
- The Coffee Shop
- Common shorthand for the specialized coffee service areas often found within The Nest or student hubs.
- The Eagle
- The college mascot, often used in reference to student life activities and campus spirit.
- The Grill
- The primary cafeteria and food service area located on the Scott Northern Wake Campus.
- The Loop
- The perimeter road encircling the Southern Wake Campus, often used for navigation and exercise.
- The Nest
- The campus food pantry and resource center providing essential items to students in need.
- The Nest
- While primarily a resource center, it is the shorthand for the campus food pantry and student snack hub.
- The Northern
- Student shorthand for the Scott Northern Wake Campus.
- The Southern
- Student shorthand for the Southern Wake Campus.
- The Tech
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to Wake Technical Community College.
- The Torch
- The official student-led news organization and publication of Wake Tech.
W
- Wake Tech Key
- The specific name for a student's single sign-on credentials used for all digital platforms.
- Wake Tech Way
- The college's official set of core values and behavioral expectations for students and staff.
- Wake Techie
- A self-referential or lighthearted term for a dedicated Wake Tech student.
- Wake Techies
- A colloquial term for students attending Wake Tech.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BEC
- Beltline Education Center, a facility primarily used for workforce continuing education and college and career readiness.
- bistro_401
- Bistro 401
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Building E
- The Student Services building at the Scott Northern Wake Campus, containing the bookstore and cafe.
- Building L
- The Library Education Building on the Southern Wake Campus, housing the main library and student services.
- Building N
- Holding Hall, the main administrative and classroom building on the Southern Wake Campus.
- Building S
- The Student Services Center on the Southern Wake Campus, housing admissions and financial aid.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate with instructors.
- EagleAlert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails about campus closures or safety issues.
- EagleCash
- Funds pre-loaded onto an EagleID card for use at campus dining and printing stations.
- EagleID
- The official student identification card and digital credential used for campus access and services.
- flavors_restaurant
- Flavors Restaurant
- GoPass
- A free bus pass provided to students for use on GoTriangle and GoRaleigh transit systems.
- Green Folder
- A faculty and staff resource guide for assisting students in distress, often referenced in student support contexts.
- Green Zone
- Designated student parking areas marked with green lines or signs.
- Holding Hall
- The administrative hub and 'Building A' on the Southern Wake Campus.
- Late Start
- Condensed courses that begin 4, 8, or 12 weeks into the semester rather than on the first day.
- Montague Hall
- Building M on the Southern Wake Campus, which houses essential student services like admissions and financial aid.
- NF
- Building F on the Northern Wake Campus, a primary hub for student activities and administration.
- NH
- Building H on the Scott Northern Wake Campus.
- Northern Wake
- The Scott Northern Wake Campus located on Louisburg Road in Raleigh.
- oak_city_roasters
- Oak City Roasters
- Open Computer Labs
- Designated areas on each campus where students can access computers and printing services without a reservation.
- Perry
- The Perry Health Sciences Campus located adjacent to WakeMed in Raleigh.
- PHS
- The Public Health Sciences building, located on the Perry Health Sciences Campus.
- PHSC
- The Perry Health Sciences Campus, located near WakeMed, housing nursing and health programs.
- PLM
- Pullen Hall, a central building on the Southern Wake Campus housing various student services.
- PSEC
- Public Safety Education Campus, which houses programs for law enforcement, fire services, and EMS.
- RT1
- The primary instructional building at the RTP Campus in Morrisville.
- RTB
- The Regional Technology Building located on the Northern Wake Campus.
- RTP
- The Research Triangle Park Campus located in Morrisville, focused on technology and business.
- scott_northern_wake_cafe
- Scott Northern Wake Cafe
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Southern Wake
- The college's main campus located on Fayetteville Road in Raleigh.
- The ILC
- Individualized Learning Center; the campus hub for free tutoring, writing aid, and math labs.
- The Nest
- The campus food pantry and student resource center that provides essential supplies to students in need.
- Wake Tech Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends real-time texts and emails about campus closures or safety threats.
- Wake Tech Rally
- The official student orientation and welcome event held at the start of the academic year.
- Wake Tech Warning
- The college's emergency notification system that sends alerts via text, email, and phone.
- WakeID
- The single sign-on username and password used to access all college digital services.
- Workday
- The student information portal used for registration, financial aid, and checking grades (replaced Self-Service).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 46 approved campus terms and 41 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.