Academic calendar
Full year runs Jan 11, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Full yearRelevant now
- Semester 1 2026
- 6wk Online 3
- Term 2
- Winter option
- Online Term 3 (10wk 100% online Term 3)
- 6wk Online 4 (6wk 100% online Term 4)
- Semester 2 2026
- Term 3
- 6wk Online 5 (6wk 100% online Term 5)
- Online Term 4 (10wk 100% online Term 4)
- 6wk Online 6 (6wk 100% online Term 6)
- Term 4
- 6wk Online 1 (6wk 100% online Term 1)
- Summer option
- Online Term 1 (10wk 100% online Term 1)
- Full year
- Semester 1 2027
- Term 1 2027
- 6wk Online 2 (6wk 100% online Term 2)
- Online Term 2 (10wk 100% online Term 2)
- 6wk Online 3 (6wk 100% online Term 3)
- Term 2
- Winter option
- Online Term 3 2027
- 6wk Online 4 2027
- Semester 2
- Term 3
- 6wk Online 5 2027
- Online Term 4 2027
- 6wk Online 6 2027
- Term 4
Campus language
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Showing 20 of 20 terms
A
- Aquinas
- Aquinas College, a residential college located in North Adelaide catering to students from both legacy institutions.
- AUES
- Adelaide University Engineering Society, one of the largest and most active faculty-based student clubs.
- AUMSA
- Adelaide University Medical Students' Association, the representative body for students in the medical school.
- AUU
- Adelaide University Union, the primary body providing student services and overseeing campus culture.
G
- Grind & Press
- A popular coffee and sandwich outlet located within the Hub Central area.
L
- Lincoln
- Lincoln College, a residential college known for its proximity to the North Terrace campus.
O
- O-Week
- Orientation Week, the week of festivities and inductions before the start of Semester 1.
R
- Rumours
- Rumours Cafe, a student-run or student-focused cafe located on Level 6 of Union House.
S
- Schnittie
- A chicken schnitzel, the unofficial staple meal of the UniBar.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the political wing of the student body that advocates for student rights.
- St Ann's
- St Ann's College, a residential college in North Adelaide often housing a mix of rural and international students.
- St Mark's
- St Mark's College, a traditional residential college located in North Adelaide.
- Swotvac
- The designated study week before final exams where no classes are held.
T
- The Braggs Cafe
- The cafe located in the Braggs building, popular with science and research students.
- The Cloisters
- The historic arched courtyard area near the UniBar, a popular spot for student events and socialising.
- The Hub
- Hub Central, the main food court and student services area on the North Terrace campus.
- The Lawns
- Specifically the Barr Smith Lawns, the central grassy area used for relaxing and major campus events.
- The Unibar
- The primary social hub and bar on the North Terrace campus, famous for its 'schnitties' and live music.
- The Village
- The University of Adelaide Village, the largest university-managed student accommodation located on Grote Street.
U
- USASA
- The University of South Australia Student Association, which continues to represent students at former UniSA campuses post-merger.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Access Card
- The student ID card required for building entry after hours, library borrowing, and printing services.
- Barr Smith
- The Barr Smith Library, the main and historic library on the North Terrace campus.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, lectures, and submit assignments.
- Echo360
- The platform used to view recorded lectures and live-streamed teaching sessions.
- Ingkarni Wardli
- The main building for Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematical Sciences, named using Kaurna language.
- Jeffrey Smart
- The Jeffrey Smart Building, the primary library and student learning hub at the City West campus.
- Ligertwood
- The Ligertwood Building, which houses the Adelaide Law School.
- MyAdelaide
- The central online portal used by students for enrollment, checking grades, and managing finances.
- Napier
- The Napier Building, a high-rise building primarily housing Arts and Humanities faculties.
- Roseworthy Shuttle
- The dedicated bus service that transports students between the North Terrace and Roseworthy campuses.
- The Braggs
- The Braggs Building, a major facility for physics and photonics research.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Full year runs Jan 11, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 11 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.