Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027 - Module 1 (8-week online)
- Summer Semester 2027 - Full Summer Contract Classes
- Summer Semester 2027 - Module 2 (7-week online)
- Summer Semester 2027 - Module 2 (7-week online)
Campus language
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A
- Aldersgate
- Aldersgate Apartments, designated housing for upperclassmen.
- AUSA
- Asbury University Student Ambassadors, students who lead tours and assist with recruitment.
C
- Chapel
- The mandatory spiritual gatherings held three times a week in Hughes Auditorium.
G
- Glide
- Glide-Crawford Residence Hall, typically housing female students.
H
- Hiccup
- Hiccup Coffee, the on-campus coffee shop located in the Student Center.
J
- Johnson
- Johnson Hall, the primary residence hall for men.
K
- Kresge
- Kresge Hall, a residence hall for women.
R
- Ring by Spring
- The common cultural expectation or goal of being engaged by the spring of senior year.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, responsible for planning campus-wide social events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- The Bistro
- The coffee shop and cafe located inside the Hiebert Library.
- The Bubble
- The 'Asbury Bubble,' referring to the isolated and tight-knit social environment of Wilmore.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within the Johnson Student Center.
- The Collegian
- The official student-run newspaper of Asbury University.
- The Green
- The central grassy lawn on campus used for socializing and outdoor events.
- The Outpouring
- A term used by students to refer to the 2023 spiritual revival event that occurred in Hughes Auditorium.
- The Stables
- A quick-service grill and snack shop located in the student center basement.
- Trustees
- Trustees Hall, a residence hall on campus.
W
- WGM
- World Gospel Mission, a partner missionary organization with a significant campus presence.
- Wilmore-ing
- Spending time in the small town of Wilmore, often involving walking to local spots like Drinklings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chapel
- Mandatory spiritual services; students must earn a specific number of 'chapel credits' each semester to avoid fines.
- Chapel Credits
- The required number of chapel attendances students must log each semester to remain in good standing.
- CLW
- Christian Life Week, a specific week each semester with intensified chapel schedules and guest speakers.
- Eagle Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library checkouts.
- Hamann-Ray
- The Hamann-Ray Science Center, containing labs and science classrooms.
- Hiebert
- The Hiebert Library, the main academic library for the university.
- Hughes
- Hughes Auditorium, the historic chapel building and site of major campus gatherings.
- johnson_building_dining_hall
- Johnson Building Dining Hall
- Luce
- The Luce Center, the primary athletic and recreational facility.
- Miller
- The Miller Center for Media Communications, housing the film and journalism programs.
- The Portal
- The online student dashboard used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- z_t_s_bistro
- Z.T.'s Bistro
- ZT
- The Z.T. Johnson Library, often used as a primary study hub.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 13 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.