Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 First 8-WeeksFall 2026 First Half (8 Week) Part of TermFall 2026 First Half 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second 5-Week Part of TermFall 2026 Second 5-Week SessionFall 2026 Second 5-Weeks
- Fall 2026 Second 8-WeeksFall 2026 Second Half (8 Week) Part of TermFall 2026 Second Half 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Third 5-Week Part of TermFall 2026 Third 5-Week SessionFall 2026 Third 5-Weeks
- Winter Intersession 2026Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 First Half (8 Week) Part of Term
- Spring 2027 Second Half (8 Week) Part of Term
- Summer 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Maymester
- Maymester 2027
- Summer 2027 First 3-Week Session
- First Six-Week Session 2027Summer 2027 First Six-Week SessionSummer Session I (First Six-Week Session) 2027Summer Session I 2027Summer Session I 2027 (First Six-Week Session)
- Summer 2027 First 9-Week Session
- 12-Week Session 202712-Week Summer Session 2027Summer 12-Week Session 2027Summer 2027 12-Week Session
- Summer Semester 2027 (12-Week Session)
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Second 3-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 9-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Third 3-Week Session
- Second Six-Week Session 2027Summer 2027 Second Six-Week SessionSummer Session II (Second Six-Week Session) 2027Summer Session II 2027Summer Session II 2027 (Second Six-Week Session)
- Summer 2027 Fourth 3-Week Session
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A
- Adventure WV
- The university's outdoor orientation and recreation program for new and current students.
B
- Bits
- Bits 'n Bytes, a popular grab-and-go cafe located in the Engineering Sciences Building.
- Bits 'n Bytes
- A popular grab-and-go cafe located in the Engineering Sciences Building.
- Blue Lot
- The primary tailgating area located outside the football stadium.
- Boreman
- Boreman Hall, divided into North and South sections, located in the heart of downtown.
C
- Cafe
- Cafe Evansdale, the main dining hall for students living on the Evansdale campus.
- Cafe 71
- A grab-and-go dining location in the Mountainlair named after the year the building opened.
- Cafe 72
- The Evansdale Cafe, named for its location at 72 Tower Way.
- Cafe Evansdale
- The main dining hall serving the Evansdale campus residential area.
- Couch burning
- A notorious (and illegal) tradition of burning furniture in the streets after major sports wins.
- Country Roads
- The John Denver song played at the end of every home victory, central to school identity.
D
- Dadi
- Dadisman Hall, a downtown residence hall often associated with a social atmosphere.
- Dadisman
- Common shorthand for Dadisman Hall, a downtown residence hall known for its central location.
- Dads
- Dadisman Hall, a downtown residence hall known for its social atmosphere.
- Dining Dollars
- Flexible spending funds included with meal plans that can be used at various on-campus retail food locations.
- Dirty D
- Dadisman Hall, a downtown dorm known for its older facilities and high-energy social atmosphere.
E
- Eers
- A common shorthand for 'Mountaineers,' the university's mascot and student body.
- Evansdale Cafe
- The main dining hall for students on the Evansdale campus, located at the Towers complex.
F
- FallFest
- A massive free concert held on the Evansdale campus during the first week of the fall semester.
- Fresh to Go
- Grab-and-go food markets located in various spots like UPlace and the Mountainlair.
H
- Hatfields
- Hatfield’s, the primary dining hall located inside the Mountainlair.
- High Street
- The main thoroughfare in downtown Morgantown where most bars and shops are located.
- Honors
- Honors Hall, the residence hall specifically for students in the Honors College.
L
- Let's Go Mountaineers
- The official university chant and a common greeting among students and alumni.
- Linc
- Lincoln Hall, the honors-specific residence hall on the Evansdale campus.
- Lincoln
- Lincoln Hall, a residence hall located on the Evansdale campus.
M
- Maniacs
- Mountaineer Maniacs, the official and largest student cheering section for WVU athletics.
- Mon
- Short for the Monongahela River or Monongalia County, both central to the Morgantown area.
- Mountaineer
- The official mascot and the collective term for all WVU students and alumni.
- Mountaineer Field
- Milan Puskar Stadium, where the football team plays.
- Mountaineer Nation
- The collective term for the WVU fan base and community.
- Mountie Dollars
- Prepaid funds on a student ID used for food and services both on and off campus.
- Mountie Meals
- A specific portion of the meal plan used for 'meal exchanges' at retail locations.
- Mountie Money
- A debit-like account on the student ID used for food and services on and off campus.
P
- Park Place
- The dining area located within the Health Sciences Center.
- PRT
- Personal Rapid Transit, the automated people mover system connecting the three campuses.
R
- Refresh
- Refresh WVU, a student-led initiative focused on mental health and wellness.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living in on-campus housing.
- RHC
- Resident Hall Association, the representative body for students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SAAC
- Student Athletic Advisory Board, an organization for student-athletes to provide input on the athletic department.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- SEL
- Student Engagement and Leadership, the office managing student orgs and activities.
- Seneca
- Shorthand for Seneca Hall, a newer residence hall located on the downtown campus.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program.
- SORC
- Student Organization Resource Center, the office that supports and manages campus clubs.
- Stal
- Stalnaker Hall, a residence hall located on the Downtown campus.
- Stalnaker
- Stalnaker Hall, a prominent residence hall on the downtown campus known for its traditional architecture.
- Summit
- Summit Hall, a high-rise residence hall located near the downtown campus.
- Summit
- Summit Cafe, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall for the downtown campus.
- Summit Cafe
- The dining hall located within Summit Hall on the Downtown campus.
- Sunnyside
- The historic neighborhood adjacent to the Downtown campus known for student housing and nightlife.
T
- TBP
- Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society with a chapter on campus.
- The Bistro
- The Lyon Tower Bistro, a dining hall located within the Towers complex.
- The Blue Lot
- The primary tailgating parking lot located near Milan Puskar Stadium.
- The Bodega
- A small market and deli located within the Health Sciences Center.
- The Cafe
- The Evansdale Cafe, the primary dining hall for students living in the Evansdale area.
- The Crossing
- The dining hall located at the University Park residential complex.
- The DA
- The Daily Athenaeum, WVU's independent student-run newspaper.
- The Den
- A late-night dining and convenience spot located within Lyon Tower.
- The Hill
- The steep walk between the Downtown campus and the Sunnyside neighborhood.
- The Honors
- Honors Hall, the primary residence for students in the Honors College.
- The Honors Hall
- Lincoln Hall, the primary residence for students in the Honors College.
- The Hub
- Shorthand for the WVU Hub, where students go for financial and administrative help.
- The Lair
- Common student shorthand for the Mountainlair student union.
- The Lair
- The food court area within the Mountainlair Student Union.
- The Market
- The Market @ WVU, a dining area located in the Health Sciences Center.
- The Mile
- High Street in downtown Morgantown, known for its high concentration of bars and nightlife.
- The Pit
- The lower-level seating and lounge area in the Mountainlair, often used for studying or socializing.
- The Pride
- The Pride of West Virginia, the university's award-winning marching band.
- The PRT
- Personal Rapid Transit, the automated monorail system connecting the three Morgantown campuses.
- The Rec
- Common student shorthand for the Student Recreation Center.
- The Summit
- Summit Hall, a high-rise residence hall located near the downtown campus area.
- The Towers
- The Evansdale Residential Complex, consisting of Braxton, Brooke, Lyon, and Bennett towers.
- The Wall
- The concrete retaining wall outside the Mountainlair where students often sit and socialize.
- Towers
- The Evansdale Residential Complex, consisting of Braxton, Brooke, Lyon, and Bennett Halls.
U
- UP
- University Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
- UP All Night
- WVUp All Night, a university-sponsored late-night weekend event program with free food and activities.
- UPD
- University Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
W
- WELL
- Wellness and Education Resources, focusing on student health and well-being.
- WVU
- West Virginia University, the primary institution acronym.
- WVUp All Night
- A weekend program providing free food and entertainment to students as an alternative to the bar scene.
- WVUUp All Night
- A weekend program providing free food and entertainment to students as an alternative to the party scene.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Armstrong
- Armstrong Hall, a major academic building on the Downtown campus.
- B&E
- The Chambers College of Business and Economics building (formerly just B&E).
- Brooks
- Brooks Hall, a major academic building for biology and geology downtown.
- Brooks Hall
- The building housing the Department of Geology and Geography on the downtown campus.
- CAC
- The Creative Arts Center, home to music, theater, and art programs on Evansdale.
- caf_evansdale
- Café Evansdale
- Clark Hall
- The main chemistry building located on the downtown campus.
- Dining Dollars
- A form of campus currency included in meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like Starbucks or Chick-fil-A.
- Downtown
- The central campus area housing liberal arts, the Mountainlair, and administrative buildings.
- E. Moore
- Elizabeth Moore Hall, a historic building housing dance and physical education offices.
- eCampus
- The Blackboard-based learning management system where professors post assignments and grades.
- Eiesland
- Eiesland Hall, a major classroom building on the Downtown campus.
- Evansdale
- The campus area located approximately one mile from Downtown, housing engineering and health sciences.
- FYS
- First-Year Seminar; a required course for new students designed to help them transition to college life.
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- Hatfields Dining Hall
- HSC
- The Health Sciences Center, the hub for medical and healthcare-related programs.
- Late Night
- Extended dining hours and programming offered at specific locations like Hatfields or the Rec Center.
- Late Night Breakfast
- A popular free meal event held in the Mountainlair during finals week to support students studying late.
- LSB
- The Life Sciences Building, a major academic facility on the downtown campus.
- Mix
- Mountaineer Information Xpress, the official student email and communication system.
- Mountain Line
- The local Morgantown bus system, often used by students when the PRT is out of service.
- Mountaineer Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and transit.
- Mountaineer Mania
- The official university store for apparel and gear, often used as a landmark downtown.
- Mountainlair
- The student union building on the downtown campus, often called 'The Lair'.
- Mountie Bounty
- A prepaid debit account linked to the student ID card for use at campus shops and vending machines.
- Mountie Card
- The official WVU student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and Mountie Bounty.
- Mountie Money
- A prepaid debit account linked to the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and on-campus dining.
- MountieCard
- The official WVU student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus spending.
- NSO
- New Student Orientation; a mandatory program for all incoming freshmen to prepare for their first semester.
- PRT
- Personal Rapid Transit, the automated transit system that connects the Downtown, Evansdale, and Health Sciences campuses.
- PRT Status
- The real-time operational status of the PRT, frequently checked by students to see if it is 'down'.
- Rec Center
- The Student Recreation Center, a large fitness and sports facility on the Evansdale campus.
- Reynolds
- Reynolds Hall, the modern home of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
- STAR
- The online system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Student Recreation Center
- The main campus gym and fitness facility, commonly called 'The Rec'.
- The B&E
- The former Business and Economics building, now officially Reynolds Hall, though many still use the old name.
- The Beechurst
- Beechurst Avenue, the main road connecting the Downtown and Evansdale campuses, notorious for heavy traffic during class changes.
- The Bus
- The Mountain Line Transit Authority buses, which students can ride for free with their ID.
- The CAC
- The Creative Arts Center, home to the music, theater, and art programs.
- The Coli
- The WVU Coliseum, the arena used for basketball and major events.
- The Coliseum
- The WVU Coliseum, the circular arena where basketball games and major events are held.
- The Crossing
- Evansdale Crossing, a hub for student services and dining on the Evansdale campus.
- The Lair
- The Mountainlair, the central student union building on the Downtown campus.
- The Lib
- The Downtown Campus Library, the main study hub for downtown students.
- The Loop
- The Mountain Line bus route that circulates between the different campus areas.
- The Mix
- The official WVU student email system, which is the primary channel for university communication.
- The Portal
- The central web hub (portal.wvu.edu) for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid info.
- The PRT
- Personal Rapid Transit; the automated people mover system connecting the three campuses.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center located on the Evansdale campus.
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- The Performance Eatery
- Up All Night
- A weekend program in the Mountainlair providing free food and entertainment to students.
- Wise
- The Wise Library, the primary library facility on the downtown campus.
- Woodburn
- Woodburn Hall, the iconic centerpiece building of the Downtown campus.
- Woodburn Hall
- The iconic, historic center of the downtown campus housing the College of Arts and Sciences.
- WVU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- WVU Hub
- The central office for student financial aid, billing, and registration services.
- WVU Portal
- The central online hub for registration, financial aid, and student records.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 83 approved campus terms and 57 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.