Academic calendar
Fall 2026 7-Week Session 1 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Full-Term
- Summer 2026 7-Week Session 2
- Summer 2026 Accelerated Nursing Session 2
- Fall 2026 7-Week Session 1Fall 2026 7-Week Session 1 (7w1)Relevant now
- Fall 2026 ABSN Session 1Fall 2026 ABSN Session 1 (ABSN1)
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 ABSN Session 2Fall 2026 ABSN Session 2 (ABSN2)
- Fall 2026 7-Week Session 2Fall 2026 7-Week Session 2 (7w2)
- Spring 2027 7-Week Session 1
- Spring 2027 ABSN Session 1
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 ABSN Session 2
- Spring 2027 7-Week Session 2
Campus language
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Showing 34 of 34 terms
A
- Anniversary
- Anniversary Hall, a residence hall known for its views of the athletic fields and wooded areas.
- Annui
- Common student shorthand for Annunziata Hall, a residence hall for upperclassmen.
- ARC
- The Accessibility Resource Center, which provides support and accommodations for students with disabilities.
B
- BAC
- Bellarmine Activities Council, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events like Bingo and concerts.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture, community, and advocacy.
- BUDM
- Bellarmine University Dance Marathon, a major annual philanthropic event raising money for Norton Children's Hospital.
- BUKnighted
- The university's official LGBTQ+ and ally student organization.
C
- Cafe Ogle
- The retail dining area in Centro featuring brands like Einstein Bros. Bagels and Pizza Hut.
- Cat's Pause
- A convenience store and snack shop located in the Centro for quick meals and supplies.
- Catie's
- Catie's Café, a coffee and snack venue located in Siena Primo.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location found in the W.L. Lyons Brown Library.
I
- IgKnight
- The name used for various orientation and student leadership presentations and programs.
K
- Kennedy
- Kennedy Hall, a residence hall often paired with Newman in student references.
- Kennedy & Newman
- The two traditional-style residence halls typically housing first-year students, connected by a shared lounge.
- Knight
- The term for a Bellarmine student, derived from the university's mascot, the Knight.
- Knight Life
- A general term for the student experience and campus culture at Bellarmine.
- Knights
- The collective name for Bellarmine students, derived from the mascot.
L
- Late Knight
- The late-night dining period (and specific meal swipes) available at The Palio and other retail locations.
N
- Newman
- Newman Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
P
- Palio
- Palio’s, a dining location situated within the Siena residence complex.
- Petrik
- Eugene V. Petrik Residence Hall, which also houses the Residence Life Office.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Center, the hub for student organizations and engagement located in Centro.
- SAIL
- The Office for Study Abroad and International Learning.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice on campus.
- Siena
- The Siena complex, consisting of four residence halls (Primo, Secondo, Terzo, and Quarto) designed in a Tuscan style.
T
- The Cafe
- Common student shorthand for the main University Dining Hall.
- The Cat's Den
- A retail dining and grill area located in the University Center.
- The Concord
- The official student-run newspaper of Bellarmine University.
- The Crossover
- The recreation and lounge space that physically connects Kennedy Hall and Newman Hall.
- The Hill
- The elevated portion of campus where the Siena residence halls are located; often used to describe the walk up from lower campus.
- The Palio
- The residential dining hall located within the Siena Terzo building, named after a famous Italian horse race.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area used for student gatherings and events.
U
- UDH
- The University Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat facility located in the George G. Brown Center.
W
- WOW
- Week of Welcome, the series of events and orientation activities held for new students at the start of the fall semester.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arboreto
- The Tuscan-style green space, amphitheater, and fire pit area at the center of the Siena residence complex.
- Bite+
- The mobile app used by students to order food ahead of time from campus dining locations.
- Centro
- The primary campus center and academic hub, comprising McGowan, Horrigan, and Treece Halls.
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- Einstein Bros Bagels
- Flex Dollars
- Declining balance funds included with meal plans that can be used at any on-campus dining retail location.
- Horrigan
- Horrigan Hall, a major administrative and academic building that forms part of the Centro complex.
- Knight Card
- The official student ID used for meal plans, building access, and campus spending.
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- Knight Bites
- Knight's Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, library services, and campus spending.
- KnightCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Knights Hall
- The university's main indoor athletic arena and gymnasium.
- McGowan
- McGowan Hall, the newest addition to Centro housing the Admissions Welcome Center and the Rubel School of Business.
- Meal Swipes
- The currency used for entry into UDH or for specific meal deals at The Palio and Cafe Ogle.
- Moodle
- The learning management system used by professors to post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- One Bellarmine
- The central online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial information.
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- Palio
- Pasteur
- Pasteur Hall, the primary building for science classrooms and laboratories.
- Public Safety
- The campus department responsible for security, parking permits, and emergency services.
- SuRF
- The Sport, Recreation and Fitness Center, the main campus gym and intramural sports facility.
- TARC
- The Transit Authority of River City; students can check out TARC cards for free public bus transportation in Louisville.
- The Quad
- The Maurice D.S. Johnson Quadrangle, the central outdoor green space and walkway area of the main campus.
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- University Dining Hall (UDH)
- WAC
- The Wyatt Academic Center, a primary building for classes, faculty offices, and the School of Communication.
- Wyatt
- The Wyatt Center for the Arts, housing music and fine arts programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 7-Week Session 1 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 34 approved campus terms and 24 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.