Augusta UniversityStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Augusta, GA. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026 - Part of Term 18 (1st 8 Weeks)

The semester, explained for Augusta University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 - Part of Term 18 (1st 8 Weeks)
Campus terms
24
Local details
20

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 - Part of Term 18 (1st 8 Weeks) runs Aug 18, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Summer 2026 - Part of Term 7 (Full Term 11 Weeks)
  2. Summer 2026 - Part of Term 4S (7.5 Weeks)
  3. Summer 2026 - Part of Term 1 (Full Term 10 Weeks)
  4. Summer 2026 - Part of Term 3S (2nd Five Weeks)
  5. Fall 2026 - Part of Term 18 (1st 8 Weeks)Relevant now
  6. Fall 2026 - Part of Term 1 (Full Term)
  7. Fall 2026 Main Session
  8. Fall 2026 - Part of Term 28 (2nd 8 Weeks)
  9. Spring 2027 - Part of Term 18 (1st 8 Weeks)
  10. Spring 2027 - Part of Term 1 (Full Term)
  11. Spring 2027 - Part of Term 28 (2nd 8 Weeks)
  12. Summer 2027 - Part of Term 7 (Full Term 11 Weeks)
  13. Summer 2027 - Part of Term 2S (1st Five Weeks)
  14. Summer 2027 - Part of Term 4S (7.5 Weeks)
  15. Summer 2027 - Part of Term 1 (Full Term 10 Weeks)
  16. Summer 2027 - Part of Term 3S (2nd Five Weeks)

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24 terms

1

1828 Ambassadors
A select group of students who serve as official hosts and representatives of the university.

C

CREW
Jaguar Production Crew, the student-led programming board that plans campus events.

E

Einstein's
Einstein Bros. Bagels, located in the Harrison Education Commons on the Health Sciences Campus.
Elm
Elm Hall, the high-rise residence hall featuring studio and apartment-style rooms on the Health Sciences Campus.

G

GSGA
Graduate Student Government Association, representing graduate and professional students.

H

HOLA
Hispanic Outreach Leadership Organization, a student group focused on Hispanic culture and leadership.
HSC
The Health Sciences Campus, located in downtown Augusta and home to the medical and dental colleges.

J

JagCard
The official university identification card used for building access, meal plans, and campus payments.
JagExpress
The university's shuttle bus system that transports students between the Summerville, Health Sciences, and Forest Hills campuses.
JagID
The unique username and login credential used to access all university digital services.
JagNation
The collective term for the Augusta University community, including students, faculty, and alumni.
Jags
Short for Jaguars, the university's mascot and the common way to refer to students.
JSAC Food Court
The dining area in the Jaguar Student Activities Center on the Summerville Campus featuring various retail brands.

M

MSE
The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement, which provides support and programming for diverse student populations.

O

Oak
Oak Hall, the high-rise residence hall for first-year students on the Health Sciences Campus.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the undergraduate students.
SubConnect
SubConnection, a sandwich shop located in the atrium of Allgood Hall on the Summerville Campus.
SubConnection
The sandwich and salad shop located in the atrium of Allgood Hall on the Summerville Campus.
Summerville
The Summerville Campus, the historic campus where most undergraduate programs are based.

T

The Atrium
The Atrium Dining Hall, the primary full-service dining facility located in the Health Sciences Student Center.
The CREW
The Jaguar Production Crew, the main student-led programming board responsible for campus events.

U

USGA
Undergraduate Student Government Association, specifically representing the interests of undergraduate students.
UV
University Village, the gated apartment-style community on the Forest Hills Campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

20 details
Allgood
Allgood Hall, a major academic building on the Summerville Campus housing the Hull College of Business.
AMP
The 'Aims Mobile Pay' app used for paying for daily visitor or intermittent student parking.
atrium_dining_hall
Atrium Dining Hall
CFH
Christenberry Fieldhouse, the athletic facility on the Forest Hills Campus that houses the gym and kinesiology department.
D2L
Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
einstein_bros_bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Harrison Commons
The J. Harold Harrison, MD Education Commons, a central academic and social building on the Health Sciences Campus.
JagCard
The official university ID card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
JagExpress
The university's shuttle system that transports students between the various campuses.
JagID
The unique username (often the first part of the student email) used to log into AU systems like D2L and POUNCE.
JagTrax
The degree audit system where students and advisors track progress toward graduation requirements.
JSAC
The Jaguar Student Activities Center, the hub for student life and organizations on the Summerville Campus.
PassioGO
The mobile app used by students to track JagExpress shuttle locations and arrival times in real-time.
POUNCE
The online student information system used for registration, viewing grades, and managing financial aid.
QLess
A virtual queuing app used to secure a spot in line for services like the JagCard office or Financial Aid without waiting physically.
starbucks_jsac_food_court
Starbucks (JSAC Food Court)
subconnection
SubConnection
University Hall
A primary academic building on the Summerville Campus housing various classrooms and a Starbucks cart.
Washington Hall
The building on the Summerville Campus that houses the Roar Store and the Parking & Transportation office.
wow_caf_jsac_food_court
WOW Café (JSAC Food Court)

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 - Part of Term 18 (1st 8 Weeks) runs Aug 18, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
24 approved campus terms and 20 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.

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Alpha Delta Pi

A social sorority at Augusta University and a member of the Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC).

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Bhangra Crew

A dance team focused on performing Bhangra, a traditional folk dance from the Punjab region of India.

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Delta Chi

A social fraternity at Augusta University and a member of the Interfraternity Council (IFC).

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Esports Club

Provides opportunities for the AU community to engage in competitive esports, fostering team bonding and connections.

Open to all

Men's Club Volleyball

A competitive club team for male students interested in playing volleyball against other universities.

Tryout required

Campus rituals

Toss a Penny in the Fountain

During orientation, new students toss a penny into the fountain at the Summerville Campus entrance as a sign of good luck. The collected money is donated for student scholarships.

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Life in Augusta for Augusta University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Augusta.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,136

Cost of Living Index

91

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Augusta Public Transit

Nearest Airports

Augusta Regional Airport, Daniel Field

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 38

surface_lot • Remote/High

Remote lot used by commuters and residential students.

Cyber Center Parking Deck

garage • Limited

Requires specific deck permit ($250/semester).

Lot 3 (Student Center)

surface_lot • Moderate

Located in front of the Campus Recreation Center; validation available for CRC patrons.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Augusta University

The Garage Makerspace - Drone Summer Camps

July 21, 2026

Georgia Cyber Center Hull McKnight Building, 100 Grace Hopper Lane

High school and Middle School drone summer camp program with The Garage Makerspace.

GCC Research in Progress: Signaling Pathways Driving Interrelated Structural Plasticity

July 22, 2026

Cancer Research Center, CN1209 (Knox Community Room)

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Augusta University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Beacon Station

Room types: two-bedroom

Elm Hall

Capacity: 312

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Oak Hall

Capacity: 412

Room types: double, triple

The Row

Room types: two-bedroom

University Village

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@augustau.edu

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