Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- Full Year Term 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- AUSU
- Algoma University Student Union, representing the student body on the Sault Ste. Marie campus.
M
- Morningstar
- The Morningstar Cafeteria, the main dining hall located in Shingwauk Hall.
S
- SASA
- Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students' Association, representing Indigenous students and organizing cultural events.
- Spirit Village
- The townhouse-style student residence located on the north side of campus.
T
- T-Bird
- Short for Thunderbird, the official mascot and name of the university's varsity sports teams.
- The Dorms
- The Algoma Dormitory residence, primarily for first-year students.
- The Soo
- The common nickname for the city of Sault Ste. Marie, where the main campus is located.
- The Tims
- The Tim Hortons outlet located within the Essar Convergence Centre.
- The Townhouses
- Common shorthand for the Spirit Village residence units.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- baristas
- Baristas
- Brightspace
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- ECC
- The Essar Convergence Centre, a modern facility housing science labs and the ICT department.
- GLC
- The George Leach Centre, the university's primary athletics and fitness facility.
- OneCard
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for library services, building access, and meal plans.
- SH
- Shingwauk Hall, the central historical building housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Student Portal
- The central digital dashboard used for course registration, grades, and financial accounts.
- The Amphitheatre
- The Great West Life Amphitheatre, an outdoor space used for events and social gatherings.
- the_kitchen
- The Kitchen
- U-Pass
- The universal transit pass provided by the Student Union for unlimited city bus access.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.