Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 Session 1 (8W1)
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Session 2 (8W2)
- Spring 2027 Session 1 (8W1)
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Session 2 (8W2)
Campus language
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- 500 Degrees
- The pizza and Italian station found in the main campus dining hall.
A
- Anderson
- Anderson Hall, a residence hall named after a former college president.
B
- Berry
- A residence hall that historically operated as a co-ed dorm with separate wings for men and women.
- Bowen
- Bowen Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on campus.
C
- Cat Cash
- Declining balance funds loaded onto a student's ID card for use at campus retail dining locations.
- Cat PAC
- Wildcat Programming and Activity Council, the primary student group responsible for planning campus events.
- Cat's Corner
- The retail dining area in the lower level of the Kanter Student Center featuring brands like Qdoba and Starbucks.
- CLAWS
- Civic Leadership at Wayne State, an organization focused on community service and leadership.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated on the main level of the U.S. Conn Library.
F
- Flame
- The grill station located in the upper-level main dining hall.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance currency included with meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail venues like Cat's Corner.
H
- HvZ
- Shorthand for Humans vs. Zombies, a massive campus-wide tag game played annually.
J
- J-Board
- Student Judicial Board, a peer-level body that hears cases regarding student conduct.
- Jitters
- The campus coffee shop located inside the U.S. Conn Library.
K
- KWSC
- The campus radio station, 91.9 FM, run by students.
L
- Lower Manley
- The retail dining area and food court located on the ground floor of the Kanter Student Center.
M
- Main Dining
- The buffet-style dining hall located on the upper level of the Kanter Student Center.
- Main Dining Hall
- The all-you-care-to-eat facility on the upper level of the Kanter Student Center.
- Morey
- Morey Hall, a residence hall known for housing the 'Mom' Welte Student Lounge.
N
- NATS
- Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science, a highly active academic club on campus.
- Neihardt
- Neihardt Hall, one of the seven primary residence halls at WSC.
P
- Pile
- J.M. Pile Hall, a long-standing residence hall often referred to by its namesake's last name.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the governing body for students living in on-campus housing.
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- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group that plans concerts, comedians, and campus events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
- Stearns
- Stearns Hall, the newest suite-style residence hall on the east side of campus.
- Study Week
- The week immediately preceding final exams, often characterized by extended library hours and quiet hours.
- Suitcase College
- A term describing the campus's reputation for students traveling home on weekends.
- SWORD
- Students Who Occasionally Roll Dice, a student club dedicated to board games and tabletop gaming.
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- Terrace
- Terrace Hall, a residence hall located on the campus perimeter.
- The Cage
- The fitness and weightlifting area located within the Rice Auditorium and Recreation Center.
- The Cat
- KWSC 91.9 FM, the student-run radio station known on-air as 'Your Music Authority, 91.9 the Cat.'
- The Gag
- The long-standing student nickname for the main campus cafeteria located in the Kanter Student Center.
- The Galley
- The retail food court located on the lower level of the Kanter Student Center.
- The Nook
- A specific food concept/station within the main dining hall in the Kanter Student Center.
- The Stater
- The common name for the student-run newspaper, The Wayne Stater.
- The Stater
- The Wayne Stater, the official student-run newspaper of Wayne State College.
- The Willow
- The Willow Bowl, a historic outdoor sunken amphitheater used for graduation and major ceremonies.
- The Willow Bowl
- The historic outdoor sunken amphitheater used for graduation, concerts, and major student gatherings.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services, a program providing mentorship and academic support for first-generation students.
U
- Upper Manley
- The main buffet-style dining hall located on the upper level of the Kanter Student Center.
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- Victory Bell
- A campus landmark and symbol of school spirit often featured in campus traditions.
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- Wayne America
- A popular nickname for the town of Wayne and the surrounding college community.
- Wildcat
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any WSC student or athlete.
- Wildcats
- The collective name for Wayne State College students and athletic teams.
- Willy
- The official Wildcat mascot, also the name of the AI chatbot that assists students via text.
- WSC TV
- The student-run television station providing campus news and programming.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Benthack
- Benthack Hall, an academic building recently renovated for education and counseling programs.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by professors to post course materials and assignments.
- Carhart
- Carhart Science Building, housing the natural sciences and the campus planetarium.
- CAT
- The Center for Applied Technology, a modern facility for industrial and computer technology programs.
- Cat Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and checking out library materials.
- cat_s_corner
- Cat's Corner
- Cat's Cash
- A debit-like system where money is loaded onto the Wildcat Card for use at campus retail and dining locations.
- Conn
- The U.S. Conn Library, the main campus library and home to the Service Center.
- Duo
- The multifactor authentication system required for logging into all campus digital accounts.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance account included with meal plans for use at campus dining outlets.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining funds included with meal plans specifically for use at retail locations like Jitters or Cat's Corner.
- Gardner
- Gardner Business Building, home to the School of Business and Technology.
- Hahn
- The Hahn Administration Building, which houses the Admissions and Financial Aid offices.
- Kanter
- The Kanter Student Center, the central hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
- Lot 10
- A major campus parking lot frequently used by students, located near Walnut Street.
- main_dining_hall
- Main Dining Hall
- myWSC
- The mobile app and web portal used to access campus apps like Canvas, Outlook, and WildcatsOnline.
- Papercut
- The campus-wide printing system that allows students to release print jobs using their Cat Card.
- Peterson
- The Peterson Fine Arts Building, housing the music and theater departments.
- Rice
- Rice Auditorium, the primary venue for indoor athletic events and large gatherings.
- Service Center
- The IT help desk located in the library for technology and network support.
- The CAT
- The Center for Applied Technology, a modern facility for industrial tech, engineering, and computer science.
- The Den
- The campus esports arena located within the Kanter Student Center.
- The Link
- The enclosed walkway system that connects several major campus buildings, allowing students to avoid the weather.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the main facility for student fitness and intramural sports.
- The Willow Bowl
- The iconic outdoor amphitheater used for graduation, convocation, and student traditions.
- Wildcat Card
- The essential student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library privileges.
- Wildcat Online
- The student portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Wildcat Wheels
- A free safe-ride taxi service for students operating within Wayne city limits on weekend nights.
- WildcatsOnline
- The primary web portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- WSC 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?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 48 approved campus terms and 32 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.