Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
A
- Atkins
- Atkins Hall, one of the traditional residence halls on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events and concerts.
- Covington
- Covington Hall, a residence hall primarily serving first-year students.
E
- Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve
- The university motto, frequently cited as a guiding principle for student life.
F
- Foundation
- Foundation Heights, a suite-style residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
G
- Gleason
- Gleason-Hairston Terrace, a residence hall often referred to by its primary namesake.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
P
- POD
- Provisions on Demand, the campus convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
R
- Ram Pride
- The collective spirit and school loyalty expressed by students and alumni.
- Ramily
- A portmanteau of 'Rams' and 'Family,' used to describe the tight-knit WSSU community.
- RAMS
- Radical and Motivated Students, a common acronym used for various student leadership initiatives.
- RSA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in campus housing.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice.
T
- TC
- The Thompson Center, the primary hub for dining and student services.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in the Thompson Center.
- The Commons
- Rams Commons, a popular apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
- The Den
- The Ram's Den, a food court area in the Thompson Center featuring retail dining options.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus area, particularly near the clock tower, where social gatherings and 'probates' occur.
W
- Wilson
- Wilson Hall, a traditional-style residence hall for freshmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Anderson
- The Anderson Center, used for conferences, banquets, and university events.
- Banner RAMS
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- Diggs
- The Diggs Gallery, the university's major art gallery and cultural center.
- djr_retail_dining
- DJR Retail Dining
- Hill Hall
- The building housing the Department of Music and various performance spaces.
- hill_hall_dining
- Hill Hall Dining
- K.R.
- K.R. Williams Auditorium, the primary venue for large assemblies, performances, and ceremonies.
- kennedy_dining_hall
- Kennedy Dining Hall
- O'Kelly
- C.G. O'Kelly Library, the main university library and study hub.
- Ram Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that moves students between different parts of the campus and nearby housing.
- RamCard
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and 'RamBucks' transactions.
- The Union
- The Donald J. Reaves Student Center, the central location for student organizations and recreation.
- WSSU 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 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 14 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.