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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Wheeling, WV. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar DPT Fall Term 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
4 entries Jul 20 → Dec 11, 2026
DPT Fall Term 2026 Relevant now
Aug 24 → Dec 11, 2026
Fall 2026 Semester
Jan 4 → May 2, 2027
DPT Spring Term 2027
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Semester
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B C I M S T B
Benedict The primary dining facility, officially Benedict Hall.
BSU Black Student Union, a student organization focused on cultural awareness and support. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the organization that plans student events and entertainment.
Campy Campanella Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen. I
Iggy Ignatius Hall, a central residence hall on campus. M
McHugh McHugh Hall, one of the campus residence facilities. S
Sara Tracy Sara Tracy Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its full name or just 'Sara'.
SGA Student Government Association, the primary student representative body. T
The Caf The main dining hall located in Benedict Hall.
The Hill A common nickname for the Wheeling University campus, referring to its elevated location in the city.
The Ratt The Rathskeller, a casual dining and social hub located in Swint Hall. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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A-B The A-B Building, which houses administrative offices and classrooms.
benedum_room Benedum Room
Cardinal Card The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
Cardinal Station The campus mailroom and shipping center located in Swint Hall.
CET The Center for Educational Technologies, a prominent academic building.
coffee_house Coffee House
Donahue Donahue Hall, the primary building for science and nursing programs.
Swint Swint Hall, the student center housing the bookstore and social spaces.
The Nest The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid information. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? DPT Fall Term 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 11 approved campus terms and 9 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. Using DormWay at Wheeling University What the product handles for students.
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Wheeling Football Wraps Up 2026 Road Schedule With Halloween Trip To Concord The Cardinals football team completed their away schedule for the 2026 season with a game against Concord University on Halloween.
Oct 31, 2026
Read More Wheeling University Begins 2026-27 Academic Year with an Increase in Enrollment Wheeling University reported an increase in enrollment across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels for the start of the 2026-27 academic year.
Aug 21, 2026
Read More Wheeling Athletics Rings in 2026-27 Season with Opening Day Tailgate Party To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wheeling Athletics, the university hosted a large tailgate event featuring local food trucks and a football/rugby doubleheader.
Aug 12, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Wheeling University
Women's Wrestling at Tiffin Open November 1, 2026
Wheeling University Women's Wrestling competes in the Tiffin Open starting at 11 AM.
Volleyball vs Davis & Elkins College November 2, 2026
Cardinals Volleyball takes on Davis & Elkins College at 7 PM.
Volleyball at West Liberty University November 5, 2026
Wheeling Volleyball travels to face West Liberty University at 7 PM.
Atlantic Rugby Conference Match November 7, 2026
Wheeling Rugby competes in the Atlantic Rugby Conference.
MEC Cross Country Championships November 7, 2026
Men's and Women's Cross Country compete in the Mountain East Conference Championships.
Stuff the Truck 2026 November 13, 2026
Wheeling Athletics hosts its annual Stuff the Truck event to collect donations for those in need.
Football vs West Liberty (Senior Day) November 14, 2026
Football Senior Day matchup against West Liberty University at 12 PM.
Thanksgiving Break Begins November 25, 2026
Academic classes recess for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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