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.
- Summer Sessions 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Maymester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
B
- Bear's Den
- The primary dining hall located in the Benedum Center.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans campus events and entertainment.
G
- Golden Bears
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
H
- Hogan
- Hogan Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on the Beckley campus.
J
- Jazzmans
- The campus coffee shop and bakery located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC).
N
- NSBE
- National Society of Black Engineers, an active professional and student organization on campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, a chapter supporting military-affiliated students on campus.
T
- The Tech
- The common shorthand name used by students and locals to refer to the university.
U
- U-Hall
- University Hall, a suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen and first-year students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- bears_den
- Bears Den
- Benedum
- The Benedum Center, serving as the student union and central hub for dining and activities.
- Carter Hall
- The primary administrative building which also contains classrooms and faculty offices.
- eCampus
- The Blackboard-based learning management system used for course materials and online assignments.
- Innovation Center
- The main academic building for engineering, computer science, and laboratory work.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library and academic success services.
- Mountaineer Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and campus commerce.
- STAR
- The online student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Tech Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or closures.
- tech_spot
- Tech Spot
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?
- 10 approved campus terms and 10 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.