Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Ago
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the institution or the founder's legacy buildings.
- AMEC Dorm
- The primary on-campus housing facility for students at the Ago Medical and Educational Center.
- AMEC-BCCM SC
- Ago Medical and Educational Center - Bicol Christian College of Medicine Student Council.
- Ameci
- A student-used shorthand for Ameci Pizza & Pasta, often cited as a staple of local campus dining culture in the Los Angeles area.
- AMECI
- Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela, a private educational institution in the Philippines.
- Ameci's
- A popular off-campus pizza and pasta restaurant frequently used for student fundraisers and late-night meals near campuses like USC and UCLA.
- Amecians
- The collective demonym for students and alumni of the Ago Medical and Educational Center and its affiliates.
- ASCLUG
- Associated Students of California Lutheran University Government, the student governing body.
- AUSG
- American University Student Government.
B
- BCCM Dorm
- Housing specifically designated for students of the Bicol Christian College of Medicine.
- Blue Crew
- The official student spirit group for university athletics.
C
- Centrum
- The Centrum Cafe, located in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, serving smoothies and snacks.
- CLU
- The common shorthand for the university itself.
E
- Eagle
- The university mascot and a common shorthand for students themselves.
- Enormous Prayers
- A play on the 'Enormous Luther' statue, often used when students are stressed about finals.
G
- Gumby
- The unofficial nickname for the university's mascot, the Kingsmen (due to the purple and gold colors and historical costume designs).
H
- HERO
- Health Educators Reaching Others, a student peer-education group focused on wellness.
K
- KSA
- Korean Student Association, a common cultural organization on campus.
M
- Megabus
- A common transit reference for students traveling between campus and other major cities.
- MGC
- Mary Graydon Center, the hub for student life, dining, and administrative offices.
- MSA
- Medical Student Association, the primary representative body for medical students at the college.
N
- NSA
- Nursing Student Association, the organization for students enrolled in the nursing program.
O
- Old West
- West Hall, one of the older residential buildings on campus.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- SIS
- The School of International Service building, known for its sustainable design and popular cafe.
- Stromboli
- A student nickname for someone who frequently eats at pizza establishments like Ameci's.
- SUB
- Student Union Board, responsible for organizing major campus events like concerts and speakers.
T
- TDR
- Terrace Dining Room, the main dining hall located in the Mary Graydon Center.
- TDR
- Terrace Dining Room, the primary all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
- The Bridge
- A student-run cafe in the Mary Graydon Center known for coffee and community events.
- The Canteen
- The general term used by students for the on-campus cafeteria or dining area.
- The Galley
- The campus snack bar and quick-service dining location in the Student Union.
- The Grace
- Grace Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- The Mount
- Mount Clef Hall, a freshman residence hall known for its central location.
- The New Dorms
- A common way students refer to the newer residential complexes like Trinity and Grace.
- The Quad
- The grassy central area where students hang out, study, and attend outdoor events.
- The Quad
- A central residential area at American University (AU) where several dorms are located.
- The Rocks
- The 'CLU' rocks on the hill overlooking campus, a popular hiking spot for students.
- The Spine
- The main walkway that runs through the center of the campus connecting major buildings.
U
- Ullman
- The Ullman Commons, the main campus dining hall.
W
- Wonk
- A term used at American University to describe someone who is intensely focused on a specific subject, particularly policy or politics.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ago General Hospital
- The tertiary teaching hospital affiliated with the campus where students conduct clinical rotations.
- Ago Hall
- The main administrative and academic building named after the founder, Dr. Damaceno Ago.
- AMATODA
- The AMECI Maligaya Operators & Drivers Association, a local transport group providing tricycle or shuttle services to the campus area.
- AMEC-BCCM
- The combined acronym used for the medical and educational center and the college of medicine in official and student communications.
- Ameci Delivery
- A common logistics solution for student organization meetings and events in the Southern California region, often noted for its affordability and proximity to major campuses.
- AMECI School Building
- The primary academic structure at the Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela branch.
- Ameci's cart
- A specialized transit service or cart (noted at affiliated partner campuses like Sonoma State) used to transport students with disabilities.
- AU Central
- The one-stop shop for student services including financial aid, registration, and student accounts.
- BCCM Building
- The dedicated facility for the Bicol Christian College of Medicine.
- Beeghly
- The Beeghly Chemistry Building, a primary science facility.
- CLU ID
- The mandatory student identification card used for building access and meal swipes.
- Don Ameci
- A reference to the actor Don Ameche, sometimes used in trivia or local cultural contexts near film-related campuses.
- Eagle Bucks
- A declining balance account on the student ID card used for laundry and off-campus dining partners.
- Journalism Hub
- A newly constructed facility at the Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela (AMECI) campus.
- Katzen
- The Katzen Arts Center, home to the university's art gallery and performing arts spaces.
- Late Night Ameci
- The convention of ordering Ameci's pizza specifically after the dining hall closes at 8:00 PM.
- Maligaya Campus
- The primary campus location for AMECI in Tumauini, Isabela, Philippines.
- MyCLU
- The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and campus news.
- One Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Soiland
- The Soiland Humanities Center, where many liberal arts classes are held.
- Swenson
- The Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- The Chapel
- Samuelson Chapel, the spiritual and musical center of the campus.
- The Gilbert
- The Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, the main athletic hub.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transit service that connects different parts of the Thousand Oaks campus.
- U-Pass
- A transit pass provided to students for unlimited use of the local Metro and bus systems.
- Ward
- The Ward Circle Building, housing many social science classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 41 approved campus terms and 26 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.