Academic calendar
Fall 2026 12 Week B runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 10 Week D
- Fall 2026 5 Week 1
- Fall 2026 6 Week 1
- Fall 2026 7 Week 1
- Fall 2026 8 Week 1
- Fall 2026 9 Week 1
- Fall 2026 10 Week E
- Fall 2026 12 Week BRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Regular Academic Session
- First Semester (Fall) 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 12 Week A
- Fall 2026 10 Week F
- Fall 2026 10 Week A
- Fall 2026 12 Week C
- Fall 2026 5 Week 2
- Fall 2026 10 Week C
- Fall 2026 6 Week 2
- Fall 2026 9 Week 2
- Fall 2026 Brig Second Session
- Fall 2026 7 Week 2
- Fall 2026 8 Week 2
- Fall 2026 6 Week 3
- Fall 2026 5 Week 3
- Winter 2026-2027 6 Week SessionWinter Session 2026 (Six-Week Courses)
- Winter 2026-2027 3 Week SessionWinter Intersession 2026-2027Winter Session 2026 (Three-Week Courses)
- Second Semester (Spring) 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Early SessionSummer Session 2027 - Early Session
- Summer Early Session 2027Summer Session 2027
- Summer 2027 Eight-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - Eight-Week Session
- Summer Eight-Week Session 2027
- Summer 2027 Late Six-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - Late Six-Week Session
- Summer Late Six-Week Session 2027
- First Semester (Fall) 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Second Semester (Spring) 2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer 2028 Early Session
- Summer Early Session 2028Summer Session 2028Summer Session 2028 - Early Session
- Summer 2028 Eight-Week Session
- Summer Eight-Week Session 2028Summer Session 2028 - Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Late Six-Week Session
- Summer Late Six-Week Session 2028Summer Session 2028 - Late Six-Week Session
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A
- ASWSU
- Associated Students of Washington State University; the undergraduate student government.
C
- Carlita's
- A popular Mexican-style food station located within the CUB food court.
- College Hill
- The neighborhood adjacent to campus where many Greek houses and upperclassman apartments are located.
- Coug'd
- A term used when the WSU sports teams (or students) snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at the last moment.
- Coug'd it
- A self-deprecating term used when WSU loses a game or fails at something in the final moments.
- Cougar Cash
- A debit-like system on the CougarCard used for non-dining purchases and some food outlets.
- Cougar Gold
- The famous sharp white cheddar cheese produced by the WSU Creamery.
- Couging it
- A term historically meaning to lose a lead or fail unexpectedly, though often used ironically by students.
- Cougs
- The collective term for WSU students, alumni, and fans.
- Crimson and Gray
- The official school colors of Washington State University.
- Crimson Out
- A directive for all students to wear crimson clothing for a specific home game or event.
D
- D-Dunn
- Duncan Dunn Hall, frequently shortened in casual conversation.
- Dad's Weekend
- A major fall tradition where students' fathers visit campus for a football game and events.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated inside the Compton Union Building (CUB).
F
- Ferdinand's
- Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe, the famous campus dairy bar.
- Flix
- Flix Burger, a popular late-night dining location situated in the Southside Dining Center.
G
- G-G
- Gannon-Goldsworthy Hall, a large residence hall complex often housing freshmen.
- G-S
- Global Scholars Hall, a newer residence hall often abbreviated by students.
- Gannon-Golds
- Gannon-Goldsworthy Residence Hall, a large twin-tower complex primarily for freshmen.
- Gannon-Goldy
- Gannon-Goldsworthy Hall, a large residence hall complex often housing freshmen.
- Global
- Global Scholars Hall, a newer residence hall that also houses a dining market.
- Go Cougs
- The universal greeting, cheer, and sign-off used by all WSU students and alumni.
- GPSA
- Graduate and Professional Student Association; the representative body for grad students.
- Greek Row
- The specific area on College Hill where the majority of fraternity and sorority houses are situated.
- GSH
- Global Scholars Hall.
H
- Hillside
- Hillside Café, a dining location situated near the center of campus.
K
- KZUU
- The student-run non-commercial radio station.
N
- Northside
- Refers to Northside Residence Hall (distinct from the Northside Dining Center).
- Northside
- The Northside Dining Center, located near the Greek Row and north-end dorms.
O
- OAE
- Office of Access and Enrollment (often used in context of student services).
- Oly
- Olympia Avenue Residential Hall, known for its modern amenities and suite-style rooms.
- Olympia
- Olympia Avenue Residential Hall.
P
- Pullman Water
- A colloquial slang term for Busch Light, frequently cited as the unofficial beverage of choice at WSU.
R
- RDA
- Residence Dining Account; the declining balance meal plan system used at dining centers.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association; the student organization representing those living in on-campus housing.
S
- SEB
- Student Entertainment Board; the group responsible for organizing concerts, films, and campus events.
- Southside
- The Southside Dining Center, the primary eatery for students living on the south end of campus.
- SP
- Streit-Perham Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
- Stephenson Towers
- The Stephenson Complex, consisting of North, South, and East towers.
- Steppo
- The Stephenson Complex, consisting of Stephenson North, South, and East towers.
- Stevie
- The Stephenson Complex residence halls, located on the south side of campus.
- Streit
- Streit-Perham Hall, commonly shortened to just the first name in the pair.
- Streit-P
- Streit-Perham Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
- Streit-Perham
- A residence hall complex often referred to simply as Streit or SP.
T
- The Flix
- Flix Game Room and Pizza, a popular late-night dining and entertainment spot in Southside.
- The Hill
- College Hill; the residential area adjacent to campus where Greek Row and many student rentals are located.
- The Hill
- Refers generally to the residential area on the hill, including halls like Rogers and Orton.
- The Market
- The Global Market located within Global Scholars Hall, offering international food options.
- The Palouse
- The geographic region of rolling wheat hills that surrounds the Pullman campus.
- The Steves
- The Stephenson Complex, consisting of Stephenson North, South, and East towers.
- The Towers
- The Stephenson Complex, consisting of Stephenson North, South, and East towers.
- The Zoo
- The Stephenson Complex, specifically the high-rise towers known for high-density student living and a rowdy atmosphere.
- The ZZU
- A nickname for Pullman or the WSU campus environment, often used in social media and local business names.
U
- UCORE
- University Common Requirements, the set of general education courses required for graduation.
- UREC
- University Recreation; the department managing gyms, intramural sports, and outdoor programs.
W
- W-D
- Wilmer-Davis Hall, a residence hall centrally located near the Hillside dining area.
- WD
- Wilmer-Davis Hall, a residence hall centrally located near the dining facilities.
- Win the Day
- A popular athletic and motivational slogan used across campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alive!
- The mandatory orientation program for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
- Bryan
- Bryan Hall, famous for its iconic clock tower that is a symbol of the university.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- carlita_s
- Carlita's
- Chinook
- The Chinook Student Center; a renovated building offering fitness spaces, study rooms, and social areas.
- Cougar Cash
- A debit-like system on the CougarCard used for non-dining purchases like printing or vending machines.
- CougarCard
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and transit.
- CougarCash
- A debit-style system where students can load money onto their ID card for use at campus shops and vending machines.
- CougLink
- The online portal used by students to find clubs, organizations, and campus events.
- CougPrints
- The campus-wide wireless printing service that allows students to print from their own devices to various kiosks.
- Handshake
- The online platform used by WSU for student job postings, internships, and career fair registrations.
- hillside_cafe
- Hillside Cafe
- Holland
- The Holland and Terrell Libraries, the main library complex on campus.
- Holland/Terrell
- The main library complex on campus, consisting of two interconnected buildings.
- MyWSU
- The central web portal for student records, class registration, and financial aid.
- northside_cafe
- Northside Cafe
- Okta
- The multi-factor authentication portal used to log into all WSU digital services.
- Pullman Transit
- The city bus system which is free for students to use by showing their CougarCard.
- RDA
- Resident Dining Account, the declining balance meal plan system used at campus dining centers.
- southside_cafe
- Southside Cafe
- The Bookie
- The official WSU bookstore located within the Compton Union Building.
- The Chinook
- The Chinook Student Center, a student-funded space for fitness, study, and social activities.
- The CUB
- Compton Union Building; the central hub for student services, food, and the bookstore.
- The Libs
- The Holland and Terrell Libraries; the two main interconnected libraries on campus.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center (SRC); the main campus gym located on the east side of campus.
- The Spark
- The Spark: Academic Innovation Hub; a modern building featuring high-tech classrooms and a 24/7 cafe.
- The SRC
- The Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- the_market_on_cougar_way
- The Market on Cougar Way
- Todd
- Todd Hall; the primary building for the Carson College of Business classes.
- Week of Welcome
- A series of events and activities held during the first week of the fall semester.
- Wheatland
- The Wheatland Express; a private shuttle service commonly used by students to travel to the Seattle area or Spokane airport.
- Wheatland Express
- The private shuttle service commonly used by students to travel to the Spokane airport or Seattle.
- WSU Alert
- The emergency notification system that announces campus closures or 'late starts' due to snow.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 12 Week B runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 58 approved campus terms and 33 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.