Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026-2027 runs Oct 18, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2026-2027
- Summer Courses 2027
- Fall Semester 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2027-2028
- Summer Courses 2028
Campus language
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A
- Academic 10
- The standard local convention where lectures and classes begin 10 minutes past the scheduled hour (e.g., 10:10 instead of 10:00).
- Aguda
- Common student-voice shorthand for the Student Union (ASAT).
- Aroma
- The highly popular on-campus franchise of the Israeli coffee chain, serving as a primary social and dining hub.
- ASAT
- Agudat HaStudentim Universitat Ben-Gurion; the official Ben-Gurion University Student Union.
- Ashtrom
- Refers to the newer, modern graduate and research student housing complex managed by the Ashtrom company.
B
- Berale
- The unofficial mascot (a snail) associated with BGU, often featured on student union merchandise and posters.
- BGU4U
- The primary digital portal and shorthand used for student services, exams, and administrative needs.
- Bigu
- A common colloquial nickname for Ben-Gurion University, derived from its BGU acronym.
- Building 70 Food Court
- The main concentration of fast-food and casual dining options located within the Student Center hub.
D
- D
- Shorthand for the Dalet dormitories, frequently used in official and student communication.
- Dalet
- The most common and popular student housing neighborhood located a short walk from the Marcus Family Campus.
G
- Gimel
- Residential area and older brutalist-style dormitories located near the medical campus and Soroka hospital.
O
- OSP
- Overseas Student Program; the administrative body managing international exchange and study abroad students.
R
- Ringelblum
- The primary street bordering the university, used as shorthand for its dense concentration of student-frequented cafes and restaurants.
Y
- Yazamut 360
- The campus Entrepreneurship Center providing resources and workshops for student startups.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Hour
- The standard lecture unit, typically lasting 45-50 minutes, followed by a 10-minute break before the next 'Academic 10' start.
- Aliyah Gate
- The specific entrance to the Marcus Family Campus located directly across from Soroka Medical Center.
- Aranne Library
- The Zalman Aranne Central Library, the university's main flagship library located near the Aliyah Gate.
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- Aroma Cafe
- Building 26
- The primary administrative building for student security services, including Student ID card printing.
- Building 70
- The Student House (Beit HaStudent); the central campus hub containing union offices, services, and food.
- Marcus Campus
- The flagship Beer Sheva campus of BGU where the majority of undergraduate life occurs.
- Moodle
- The primary online learning management system used for course materials, assignment submissions, and grades.
- North Campus
- The massive campus expansion area located across the railway tracks, connected to the main campus by a pedestrian bridge.
- Post
- The university's internal email system (e.g., username@post.bgu.ac.il), which is the only channel for official communications.
- Rav-Kav
- The national smart transit card; students must apply for a 'Student Profile' through the union to receive a 50% discount on fares.
- Shabbat Closure
- The period from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening during which public transit (buses/trains) and most campus facilities are completely closed.
- Student ID
- The 'Kartis Student'; essential for campus entry security, library borrowing, and accessing student discounts in Beer Sheva.
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- Student Kitchenette (Building 90)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026-2027 runs Oct 18, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 14 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.