Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 5, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 7th Street
- The 7th Street Plaza, the main pedestrian thoroughfare that runs through the center of campus.
A
- A.S.
- Associated Students, the student government body that manages various campus services.
- AS
- Associated Students, the student government body at SJSU.
- ASUW
- Associated Students of the University of Washington, the undergraduate student government body.
C
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services, providing mental health support for students.
- CCC
- Cross Cultural Center, often used interchangeably with Mosaic.
- Center Table
- The main dining facility for students living on North Campus.
- Cultivate
- A full-service, sit-down restaurant located in Elm Hall that accepts dining account funds.
- CV2
- Jose Hernandez Hall, the newest residence hall on campus renamed in 2021 to honor the astronaut alumnus.
- CVA
- Campus Village Building A, primarily for faculty, staff, and graduate students.
- CVB
- Campus Village Building B, which includes the Jose Hernandez Hall apartments.
- CVC
- Campus Village Building C, also known as 'The Suites' for first-year students.
D
- Dawgs
- The collective term for UW students and athletes (Huskies).
- DM
- District Market, the campus grocery store and deli located in Alder Hall.
- Dubs
- The name of the University of Washington's live Husky mascot.
E
- ECC
- The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, which hosts numerous student diversity commissions and orgs.
G
- Ginger
- Ginger Market, an on-campus spot for Asian-inspired grab-and-go meals.
- GPSS
- Graduate and Professional Student Senate, representing the interests of non-undergraduate students.
H
- Hernandez
- Jose Hernandez Hall, a West Campus apartment-style residence hall named after the NASA astronaut and UW alumnus.
- HFS
- Housing & Food Services, the department that manages campus housing, dining, and the Husky Card.
J
- Joe West
- Joe West Hall, a traditional high-rise residence hall.
- Jose
- Jose Hernandez Hall, a residence hall on North Campus named after astronaut Jose Hernandez.
- Jose Hernandez
- Jose Hernandez Hall, a residence hall named after the SJSU alumnus and astronaut.
L
- Lander
- Lander Hall, a large West Campus dorm that houses the primary dining hall for the area.
- Local
- Local Point, the primary dining hall for West Campus residents, located in the basement of Lander Hall.
- Local Point
- The primary dining hall for West Campus residents, located in the basement of Lander Hall.
M
- Madrona
- Madrona Hall, a neighboring residence hall on North Campus.
- Maple
- Maple Hall, a West Campus residence hall known for housing the Engineering Living Learning Community.
- McCarty
- McCarty Hall, a large residence hall adjacent to Jose Hernandez Hall.
- MOSAIC
- The Mosaic Cross Cultural Center, focused on diversity, equity, and social justice programming.
N
- NRHH
- National Residence Hall Honorary, an organization for student leaders in housing.
O
- Oak
- Oak Hall, a residence hall that shares a courtyard and community space with Jose Hernandez Hall.
P
- Paseo
- Paseo de San Antonio, the walkway connecting the campus to downtown San Jose.
R
- RCSA
- Residential Community Student Association, the student-led organization representing residents in the dorms.
- Red Square
- The Central Plaza, paved in red brick, serving as the main crossroads of the Seattle campus.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living on campus.
S
- Seventh Street
- The main pedestrian plaza and thoroughfare running through the center of campus.
- Spartan Up
- The official school motto and hand gesture (forming a helmet shape).
- SRAC
- Student Recreation and Aquatic Center, the main campus gym and pool facility.
- Steak 'n Shake
- A common meeting spot located within the Student Union food court.
- Steamin' Joe
- The coffee shop located within the Student Union.
- Street Eats
- A rotating food concept or food truck station often located near the Student Union or 7th Street.
T
- Terry
- Terry Hall, a West Campus residence hall located adjacent to Lander Hall.
- The Ave
- University Way NE, the main street bordering campus filled with restaurants, shops, and student hangouts.
- The Ave
- University Way NE, the main off-campus street famous for a high density of cheap ethnic restaurants.
- The Bricks
- A collective term for the older, brick-faced residence halls (Joe West and Washburn).
- The Bricks
- A collective nickname for Washburn Hall due to its red brick exterior.
- The Burn
- Washburn Hall, the smallest and oldest residence hall on campus.
- The Cut
- The Montlake Cut, the canal where the UW rowing teams practice and compete.
- The DC
- The Dining Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
- The DM
- The District Market, a campus grocery store and deli located in Alder Hall near Hernandez.
- The Dub
- A common nickname for the University of Washington (derived from the letter 'W').
- The Fountain
- The Tower Hall fountain; a popular landmark and meeting point for students.
- The HUB
- The food court area within the Husky Union Building, featuring various fast-food style vendors.
- The Joe
- Joe West Hall, a classic high-rise residence hall.
- The Lawn
- The grassy area in front of Tower Hall, popular for lounging and events.
- The Madrona
- Common shorthand for Madrona Hall, a residence hall on the North Campus.
- The Market
- District Market, the on-campus grocery store located in Alder Hall (West Campus).
- The Paseo
- Paseo de San Antonio, the walkway connecting the campus to downtown San Jose.
- The Plaza
- 7th Street Plaza, the main pedestrian thoroughfare and gathering spot in the center of campus.
- The Quad
- The Liberal Arts Quadrangle, famous for its cherry blossoms and as a central gathering spot.
- The Seventh Street Plaza
- The main pedestrian thoroughfare running through the center of campus.
- The Statues
- Refers to the Olympic Black Power Statue (Tommie Smith and John Carlos) on campus.
- The SU
- The Student Union, which houses various retail dining options like Panda Express and Subway.
- The Suites
- Campus Village Building C (CVC), suite-style living for first-year students.
- The Village
- General term for the Campus Village housing complex (CVA, CVB, CVC, and CV2).
- Tower Hall
- The oldest and most iconic building on campus, often used as the symbol of the university.
U
- U-District
- The University District, the neighborhood surrounding the campus.
- U-Village
- University Village, an upscale outdoor shopping center located a short walk or bus ride from campus.
- UPD
- University Police Department, responsible for campus security and emergency response.
V
- Village Market
- A convenience store located in the Campus Village complex.
- VMA
- Village Market, a convenience store and deli located in Campus Village Building B.
W
- Washburn
- Washburn Hall, the smallest and oldest residence hall on campus, known for its close-knit community.
- West Campus
- The cluster of modern residence halls located west of the main campus, including Hernandez, Alder, and Lander.
- Willow
- Willow Hall, a North Campus residence hall that houses the main dining facility.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ADM
- The Administration Building, where the registrar and financial aid offices are located.
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- Alpha: José Hernández Cafeteria
- BBC
- Boccardo Business Center, the primary building for the Lucas College of Business.
- Blue Light
- Emergency phone towers with blue lights on top, located throughout campus for direct contact with UPD.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by almost all professors to post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- CL
- Clark Hall, where student services like the Bursar and advising are located.
- Clipper Card
- A transit card provided to students for free or discounted rides on local VTA buses and light rail.
- Dawg Daze
- The official university welcome week featuring over 250 events to help new students acclimate.
- DawgPath
- An online tool used by students to check course difficulty, grade distributions, and prerequisites.
- Dining Dollars
- Currency loaded onto the TowerCard specifically for use at campus dining locations.
- DMH
- Dudley Moorhead Hall, housing many social science departments.
- ENG
- The Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering building.
- Gold Points
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the Tower ID for use at campus dining locations.
- HGH
- Hugh Gillis Hall, home to communication and theater arts programs.
- Husky Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, library checkouts, and the 'Dining Account'.
- IMA
- Intramural Activities Building, the main campus fitness center and gym facility.
- King
- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, a joint-use facility with the city of San Jose.
- MLK
- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, a unique joint-use facility shared by SJSU and the City of San Jose.
- MySJSU
- The primary online portal for class registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- MyUW
- The central web portal for checking grades, registering for classes, and viewing financial aid.
- NightWalk
- A safety service provided by UW Police where uniformed students escort peers across campus after dark.
- Notify.UW
- A web service that sends students text or email alerts when a spot opens up in a previously full course.
- Ode
- Odegaard Undergraduate Library, the main 24-hour study library for undergraduate students.
- PACCAR
- PACCAR Hall, the primary building for the Foster School of Business.
- Smart Pass
- The VTA transit pass provided to students for unlimited bus and light rail use.
- SmartPass
- A discounted VTA transit pass available to students for local buses and light rail.
- Spartan Food Pantry
- A walk-in service providing groceries and food assistance to students in need.
- Spartan Link
- The mandatory online orientation portal for new incoming students.
- Spartan Safe
- The official campus safety app used for emergency alerts and requesting safety escorts.
- SRAC
- The Student Recreation and Aquatic Center, the campus gym featuring pools, courts, and fitness equipment.
- Suzz
- Suzzallo Library, known for its Gothic architecture and the 'Harry Potter' Graduate Reading Room.
- The HUB
- The Husky Union Building, the central hub for student life, offices, and the campus bookstore.
- The IMA
- The Intramural Activities Building, the primary campus gym and fitness center.
- The Link
- The Sound Transit light rail system with a station located next to Husky Stadium.
- Tower ID
- The official SJSU student identification card used for building access and services.
- TowerCard
- The official SJSU student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
- U-Pass
- The universal transit pass integrated into the Husky Card, providing unlimited access to regional buses and light rail.
- VTA
- Valley Transportation Authority, the local public transit system serving the campus and greater San Jose area.
- YUH
- Yoshihiro Uchida Hall, used for kinesiology and athletics.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 5, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 75 approved campus terms and 39 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.