Academic calendar
Summer 2026 2nd 8-week Session runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Fall 2026 1st 8-week Session
- Fall 2026 16-week Semester
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-week Session
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 1st 8-week Session
- Spring 2027 16-week Semester
- Spring 2027 2nd 8-week Session
- Summer 2027 1st 8-week Session
- Summer 2027 12-week Session
- Summer 2027 2nd 8-week Session
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A
- A Team
- The Activities Team, the student-led programming board responsible for planning campus events.
- ASA
- Avila Student Ambassadors, students who lead campus tours and assist with admissions events.
- ASNO
- Avila Student Nurse Organization, the professional group for nursing students.
- AU
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Avila University.
- AUTC
- Avila University's Theatre Company, the student-run organization for performing arts.
- Avila Day
- An annual campus-wide celebration featuring games, food, and community activities.
B
- Beak & Bean
- The campus coffee shop located in the Marian Center serving Caribou Coffee.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a registered student organization on campus.
- Buchanan
- Buchanan Hall, a modernized residence hall formerly known as Ridgway Hall.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans on-campus events and entertainment.
- Carondelet
- Carondelet Hall, a residence hall that also houses the Hodes Center and Center for Student Excellence.
- Convocare
- A traditional first-year ceremony and event that marks the beginning of a student's journey at Avila.
- CSA
- Commuter Student Association, an organization providing resources and advocacy for students living off-campus.
D
- Dear Neighbor
- A phrase derived from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet mission, often used to describe the university's service-oriented culture.
- Dear Neighbor Day
- A major annual campus-wide service event where students volunteer in the local community.
- DNA
- Dear Neighbors in Action, a student leadership team focused on service.
- Dom
- The name of the official Avila University mascot, Dom the Eagle.
E
- Eagle
- The university mascot and the collective term for members of the student body.
- Eagle Bucks
- The campus currency loaded onto student IDs for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Eagle Empire
- The designated student cheering section at Avila Eagles athletic events.
- Eagle Nation
- A collective term used by students and staff to refer to the Avila community and school spirit.
- Eagle Pride
- The collective term for school spirit and participation in campus traditions.
- Eagle's Nest
- The campus snack bar and coffee shop offering quick meals and beverages.
- Eagles
- The official mascot and nickname for all Avila University students.
- Eagles Nest
- A student lounge area in the Marian Center featuring pool tables and social space.
- Eagles Nest
- A student recreation area in the Marian Center featuring pool tables and lounge space.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Foyle
- Foyle Hall, a residence hall located near the Orscheln Memorial Chapel.
- Fresh Ideas
- The food service provider that manages all campus dining operations.
G
- GGWD
- Stands for 'Great, Great Western Day,' a slogan used by the campus food service provider.
- GGWD
- An acronym for 'Great, Great Western Day,' used by the dining provider Great Western Dining.
- Glitter Girls
- The official name of the Avila University dance team.
H
- Hodes
- The Hodes Center, frequently used to refer to the main dining and student activity hub.
I
- Ignite the Flame
- A traditional first-year experience event held at the start of the academic year.
- ISA
- International Student Association, a group providing community for Avila's international student body.
J
- JHOP
- The accepted abbreviation for the Jeanne Hamilton Olofson Plaza.
L
- LASO
- Latin American Student Organization, a group celebrating Latin American heritage.
- Late-Night Breakfast
- A traditional campus event held during finals week where faculty and staff serve breakfast to students.
- LSU
- Latino Student Union, a student group celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture.
M
- Marian
- Shorthand for the Marian Center, the primary hub for dining and student services.
N
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.
- NSO
- New Student Orientation, the program for incoming freshmen to transition to campus life.
O
- OMSA
- Office of Ministry, Spirituality & Action, the largest student organization on campus focused on service and social justice.
P
- Points
- The declining balance currency included in student meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining like Subway and Beak & Bean.
- Purple and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to refer to campus-wide spirit days.
R
- Reis
- Reis Hall, one of the smaller residential housing options.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student-run organization for on-campus residents.
- Ridgway
- Ridgway Hall, a primary residence hall for students.
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the general term for campus clubs.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of Avila's student-athletes.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the Avila student population.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program.
- SSWA
- Student Social Work Association, an organization for students pursuing degrees in social work.
- Subway
- The on-campus Subway franchise located within the student center area.
T
- Teresian
- Teresian Hall, a traditional residence hall primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
- The Ave
- A common shorthand nickname for Avila University used by students and alumni.
- The Caf
- The main student dining hall located on the second floor of the Marian Center.
- The Coffee Shop
- The on-campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products, located in the Hooley-Bundschu Student Center.
- The Commons
- The Dining Commons, the main cafeteria located in the Hodes Center.
- The Grill
- The quick-service dining station located in the dining hall area for made-to-order items.
- The Library Starbucks
- The 'We Proudly Serve' Starbucks location situated in the Hooley Learning Commons.
- The Moat
- The sunken courtyard area that surrounds the Marian Center.
- The Moat
- The sunken courtyard area surrounding the Marian Center dining hall.
- The Nest
- A common nickname for student lounge areas or the central gathering spot in the Hodes Center.
- The Nest
- Short for the Eagle's Nest, the campus grill and snack bar.
- The Perch
- The coffee shop and cafe located inside the Hooley-Bundschu Library.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area on campus where students hang out and events are held.
- The Square
- The central outdoor quad area on campus where student gatherings and outdoor events often occur.
- The Sub
- Common shorthand for the Student Union Building.
- The Sub
- The Student Union Building, which houses the primary non-cafeteria dining options.
- The Talon
- The name of Avila’s student-run news and media organization.
- The Talon
- The Talon Grill, a quick-service snack bar and grill located in the Hodes Center.
- The Tunnels
- The underground tunnel system connecting most campus buildings, used to avoid bad weather.
- The Village
- Avila Village, the apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
- The Z
- The Thomas R. Zarda Family Athletic Complex, referring to the outdoor athletic fields.
- Thompson
- Jeanne Collins Thompson Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its shorthand name.
- Tri-Beta
- Beta Beta Beta, the national biological honor society chapter at Avila.
V
- ViewAU
- The name for campus visit days and experience tours for prospective high school students.
W
- Wornall
- The Wornall Dining Center, the main campus cafeteria located in the Student Center.
- Wylie
- Glenna Wylie Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 30-Minute Spots
- Designated short-term parking spaces intended for quick drop-offs or building access.
- 8-Week Session
- The standard academic term structure at Avila, where semesters are divided into two accelerated blocks.
- A-ID
- The official student identification card required for meal plan access and entry into residence halls.
- Amtrak Discount
- A 15% travel discount available to Avila students using the nearby Amtrak station.
- Arrive Alive
- An annual fall event featuring a driving simulator to educate students on the dangers of impaired driving.
- AU ID
- The official student identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Avila ID
- The mandatory official identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
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- Beak and Bean
- beak_bean_coffee_shop
- Beak & Bean Coffee Shop
- Blasco
- Blasco Hall, the primary administrative building on campus.
- Blenk
- Blenk Hall, the building dedicated to art, design, and visual communication.
- Borgia
- Borgia Hall, the primary facility for the School of Nursing and health sciences.
- Campus Safety
- The office located in Whitfield where students must go to obtain ID cards and parking permits.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- Commuter Lounge
- A designated space in the Ridgway Student Center for students who live off-campus to study and relax.
- Convocare
- A signature first-year event held at the start of the academic year.
- Dallavis
- Dallavis Center, the main athletic complex and gymnasium.
- Dallavis Center
- Building housing art classrooms, offices, and the Thornhill Art Gallery.
- Dear Neighbor Day
- An annual campus-wide day of service dedicated to community volunteer work.
- Eagle Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Eagle Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- Eagle ID Card
- The official university identification card required for building access and meal plan use.
- Eagles Nest
- A student hangout area featuring pool tables, ping pong, and lounge space.
- Eagles Nest
- A student lounge area in the Marian Center featuring pool tables, games, and beanbags.
- Feed Your Friends
- The on-campus food pantry that provides food and personal care items to students.
- Foyle
- Foyle Hall, the building dedicated to the visual arts and art studios.
- FS 101
- First-Year Seminar, a required course for all incoming freshmen to assist with the college transition.
- Goppert
- The Goppert Performing Arts Center, which houses the School of Performing Arts and Goppert Theatre.
- GPAC
- The Goppert Performing Arts Center, which houses the Goppert Theatre and School of Performing Arts.
- Hodes
- Hodes Center, the student union building containing the dining hall and bookstore.
- Hodes Center
- The building housing the Center for Student Excellence and the Eagles Nest lounge.
- Hooley
- The Hooley-Bundschu Library, the main research and study hub on campus.
- Hooley-Bundschu
- The university library and Learning Commons.
- Housing Portal
- The online system where students manage room assignments and select roommates.
- ID Card
- The official student identification; the first is free, but replacements carry a $20 fee.
- Ignite the Flame
- A traditional ceremony for new students during their first year.
- JHOP
- Jeanne Hamilton Olofson Plaza, the accepted abbreviated name for the central campus plaza.
- Kickoff
- The annual carnival and party held at the start of the school year to introduce student organizations.
- Late-Night Breakfast
- A popular tradition during finals week where faculty and staff serve breakfast to students at night.
- Late-Night Breakfasts
- A popular campus event held during finals week where faculty serve breakfast to students.
- Mabee
- Mabee Fieldhouse, the primary indoor athletic facility containing the gym, fitness center, and walking track.
- Mabee Fieldhouse
- The primary athletic facility and gym for basketball and volleyball.
- Marian
- The Marian Center, which houses the dining hall, coffee shop, and student activity spaces.
- Marian Center
- The student union building containing the dining hall, coffee shop, and student lounge.
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- Marian Center Dining Hall (The Caf)
- MyAU
- The university's internal student portal for academic and campus resources.
- O'Reilly
- O'Reilly Hall, the central building for science, health, and STEM-related classes.
- O'Rielly
- O'Rielly Hall, the campus science building and the first structure built on the current campus.
- O'Rielly Hall
- The first building on campus, primarily housing science and health classrooms.
- Parking Permit
- A required decal for all student vehicles, which must be renewed annually at the Safety Office.
- Points
- Declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining like Subway.
- Public Safety
- The campus security office responsible for parking permits, emergency alerts, and safety escorts.
- RideKC
- The Kansas City public transit system; the Wornall 57 bus route specifically serves the campus.
- Ridgway
- Ridgway Memorial Library, the campus library and academic resource center.
- RSRO
- The Registration and Student Records Office, the campus department serving as the Registrar.
- Safe Walk
- A campus safety service where officers provide walking escorts to and from vehicles upon request.
- T.J. Scott
- T.J. Scott Hall, a building housing various classrooms and faculty offices.
- The Huddle
- A designated student lounge and study space located within the student center.
- The Moat
- The sunken courtyard area surrounding the Marian Center.
- The Pavilion
- An outdoor covered space used for student gatherings and campus events.
- The Quad
- The central green space on campus surrounded by the Marian Center, Blasco, and O'Rielly halls.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor green space on campus used for student gatherings and events.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that provides scheduled trips to local shopping centers and transit stops.
- The Tunnels
- A network of underground walkways that connect most campus buildings, used to avoid bad weather.
- The Z
- The Zarda Multisport Complex, the athletic facility for football, soccer, baseball, and softball.
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- The Caf (Marian Center Cafeteria)
- Tunnels
- The series of underground walkways connecting most campus buildings to keep students dry and warm.
- ViewAU
- The official name for campus experience tours and visit days for prospective students.
- Whitfield
- The Whitfield Center, located within the library complex, housing Campus Safety.
- Whitfield Center
- Building housing the Campus Safety office, ID services, and Subway.
- Whitfield Center
- The location where students must go to obtain their official Avila ID cards and parking permits.
- Work-Study
- On-campus employment opportunities for students as part of their financial aid package.
- Workday
- The administrative software system used for class registration and managing personal student records.
- Wornall 57
- The RideKC bus route that serves the campus and connects students to the city.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 2nd 8-week Session runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 81 approved campus terms and 74 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.