Academic calendar
Academy ISD School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 28, 2026 – Jun 19, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 4th Quarter 2027
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- 601 Dining
- The dining facility located at the 601 Eddy Street building.
- 620
- 620 Sutter, a major residence hall and dining facility.
- 620 Dining
- The dining facility located at 620 Sutter.
- 620 Sutter
- A residence hall identified by its street address, common in the Academy's urban campus layout.
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- 740
- 740 Taylor, a student residence hall.
- 79 Dining
- The dining hall located at the 79 New Montgomery main campus building.
A
- AAU
- Academy of Art University, the official abbreviation for the institution.
- AIA
- The student chapter of the American Institute of Architecture.
- AIGA
- The student chapter of the Professional Association for Design.
- Art U
- Used interchangeably with the school name, particularly in the context of sports or school spirit.
- ART U
- The official brand for the university's athletic department and teams.
- Assembly
- The mandatory weekly gathering for school-wide announcements and presentations.
B
- BFA
- Shorthand for Bachelor of Fine Arts, the primary degree sought by undergraduates.
C
- Cafe
- General shorthand for the various on-campus cafes and quick-service spots.
- CAS
- Creativity, Activity, Service; a core component of the IB Diploma program.
- Chanel
- Coco Chanel, a residence hall named after the fashion designer.
- Check-in
- The mandatory evening curfew and attendance count for residential students.
D
- Da Vinci
- Leonardo da Vinci, a student residence hall.
- Dining Hall
- Common shorthand for the central eating facility on campus.
E
- EF
- Education First, the parent organization of the academy.
- ESOL
- English for Speakers of Other Languages, the core curriculum for many students at the Academy.
- EVK
- Everybody's Kitchen, the oldest and most popular dining hall near the International Academy campus.
F
- Flexitarian
- A term used by students to refer to the specific healthy-option station at the Village Dining Hall.
- Florence Trip
- Refers to the frequent supervised excursions into the city center.
I
- I-House
- International House, a residence hall often housing international students.
- I-House Dining
- The dining hall located within the International House residence.
- IA
- International Academy, the specific academic unit for international students at USC.
- IA Student
- A student enrolled in the International Academy's intensive English or pre-master's programs.
- IB
- International Baccalaureate, the primary academic curriculum offered.
- IB Hell
- A common student term for the period of intense workload during IB exams and Internal Assessments.
- IGCSE
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education, the curriculum for younger students.
- International 60
- The exclusive meal plan (60 meals per semester) designed specifically for International Academy students.
- IRC
- Parkside International Residential College, a dorm focused on global community and international exchange.
M
- MFA
- Shorthand for Master of Fine Arts, the primary graduate degree.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular extracurricular activity involving international debate simulations.
N
- North
- North Hall, one of the primary residential buildings on the New York campus.
P
- Parkside
- Parkside Apartments, the primary residential complex for International Academy students at USC.
- Parkside Grill
- Parkside Restaurant & Grill, a dining hall specializing in international gourmet food and special dietary needs.
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association, which often collaborates with students on campus improvements.
R
- Rodin
- Auguste Rodin, a residence hall named after the sculptor.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SIGGRAPH
- The student chapter for the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.
- Snack Bar
- The informal area for quick meals and refreshments between classes.
- South
- South Hall, a residential building typically housing upperclassmen or specific student groups.
- Star
- Star Hall, a student residence.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and representing student interests.
T
- The Academy
- Common student shorthand for the university itself.
- The Boarding House
- The primary residential facility for students living on campus at Academy International School of Florence.
- The Bubble
- The feeling of being isolated from the outside world while living on the self-contained campus.
- The Burl
- The Burlingame, a residence hall located at 460 Post Street.
- The Bus
- Refers to the extensive university shuttle system that connects the urban campus buildings.
- The Cafe
- The main dining facility located at 620 Sutter Street.
- The Clara
- The Clara Bow, a residence hall located at 810 Hyde Street.
- The Clara Bow
- The Clara Bow residence hall, named after the silent film star.
- The Comm
- The Commodore, a residence hall located at 825 Sutter Street.
- The Commodore
- The Commodore residence hall, a popular housing option for students.
- The Da Vinci
- The Da Vinci, a residence hall located at 1080 Bush Street.
- The Dining Hall
- The main cafeteria where students eat all scheduled meals.
- The Grill
- The quick-service dining option located at 180 New Montgomery Street.
- The Int
- The International House, a residence hall located at 860 Sutter Street.
- The International
- The International House (I-House) residence hall located at 860 Sutter Street.
- The Knight
- Refers to the Urban Knight mascot.
- The Lab
- General term for the high-end computer labs available to students across various buildings.
- The Mary Ward
- The Mary Ward residence hall, often referred to by its full name or simply 'Mary Ward'.
- The Refectory
- The main dining hall where students take their meals.
- The Row
- Refers to the nearby fraternity and sorority houses on 28th Street, a common social landmark.
- The Shop
- The Academy Art Supply store where students purchase required materials.
- The Show
- The annual Spring Show, a major exhibition of student work.
- The Shuttle
- The essential bus system that transports students between the many spread-out campus buildings.
- The Star
- The Star Hall, a residence hall located at 620 Sutter Street.
- The Villa
- Shorthand for the main campus building, Villa Palmieri.
- The Village
- USC Village, a modern residential and retail complex where many international students reside.
- Town leave
- Official permission required for students to leave campus and visit nearby towns like Pleasantville.
U
- UR
- Urban Knights, the official name and brand for the Academy's athletic teams.
- USC IA
- The common abbreviation for the University of Southern California International Academy.
V
- Village Dining
- The USC Village Dining Hall, known for its flexitarian and plant-based stations.
W
- West
- West Hall, a residential building on the Thornwood campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 180 New Montgomery
- An academic building housing various design departments, called '180'.
- 180 NM
- 180 New Montgomery Street, an academic building housing the library and various departments.
- 466
- 466 Townsend Street, a building housing the animation and visual effects departments.
- 601
- 601 Brannan Street, a building primarily used for graduate studies and fine arts.
- 601 Eddy
- A major academic and dining hub, referred to as '601'.
- 79 New Montgomery
- The main administrative and academic building, often called '79'.
- 79 NM
- 79 New Montgomery Street, a primary academic building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- AAU Card
- The official student identification card required for building access, shuttle use, and meal plans.
- AAU Mobile
- The official campus app used for tracking shuttles and checking schedules.
- Art Card
- The official student ID card required for building access and shuttle use.
- Davidson Center
- The Davidson Conference Center (DCC), which houses the main offices and classrooms for the International Academy.
- Excursion
- Organized weekend trips to New York City or other regional attractions.
- Focus Classes
- Elective-style courses (e.g., 'Life in Los Angeles' or 'Idioms and Slang') that students choose each term.
- I-20
- The critical immigration document managed by the Academy's International Student Counselor.
- ID Card
- The essential multi-purpose card used for building access, meal swipes, and identification.
- Jerrold
- The Jerrold Avenue building, used for industrial design and other majors.
- Late Start
- Occasional schedule adjustments where classes begin later than the standard morning time.
- Leavey
- Leavey Library, the primary 24-hour study location for students near the IA facilities.
- LMS
- Learning Management System (specifically Canvas), where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- Main Building
- The primary administrative and classroom structure.
- McCarthy Quad
- The large green space located between the International Academy and the main dining halls.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- New Montgomery
- The 180 New Montgomery building, a central academic hub.
- Parent Portal
- The online system used for tracking grades, attendance, and school communications.
- Placement Test
- The mandatory English proficiency exam taken upon arrival to determine a student's IA level.
- Post
- The building located at 180 New Montgomery, often referred to by its proximity to Post Street.
- School ID
- Required for campus access and for checking out materials from the library.
- Sutter
- Refers to the 620 Sutter building.
- Taylor
- Refers to the 740 Taylor building.
- The Art Studio
- The creative space used for visual arts and design classes.
- The Auguste
- A university facility named after Auguste Rodin, used for art programs.
- The Cannery
- The Cannery at Del Monte Square, which houses the fashion and acting departments.
- The Hub
- The central student center and social gathering space on the New York campus.
- The Hub
- The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- The School Bus
- The primary transit system for day students and for transporting boarders to city activities.
- The Science Lab
- The dedicated facility for biology, chemistry, and physics practicals.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus service that transports students to the local train station or nearby towns.
- The Star
- A specific university building used for academic or residential purposes.
- Thornwood
- The name of the estate and town where the New York campus is located.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict dress code requirements that students must follow during school hours.
- Urban Campus
- A reminder that the campus is integrated into San Francisco, requiring travel between city blocks for classes.
- USC ID
- The essential identification card used by IA students to access dorms and the International 60 meal plan.
- Villa Palmieri
- The historic main building housing administrative offices and some classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academy ISD School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 28, 2026 – Jun 19, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 77 approved campus terms and 43 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.