Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer A 2027
- Summer C 2027
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
- Summer A 2028
- Summer C 2028
Campus language
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B
- Beta
- Beta Hall, a traditional-style residence hall located in the Andros residential area.
- Bulls Country
- General term for the various retail dining options located within the Marshall Student Center.
- Bulls Market
- The weekly open-air market held on Wednesdays behind the MSC.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and festivals.
- CGL
- Center for Greek Life, the office overseeing fraternities and sororities.
- Champion's Choice
- A dining hall located near the athletic facilities, known for its focus on healthy, athlete-oriented meals.
D
- Dining Dollars
- The currency used on student IDs for retail food purchases across campus.
G
- Go Bulls
- The universal campus greeting and rallying cry.
H
- Holly
- Holly Hall, an apartment-style residence hall often housing upperclassmen and athletes.
J
- JP
- Juniper-Poplar Hall, a large freshman-heavy residence hall known for its suite-style living.
- Juniper
- The Juniper Dining Hall, located within the Juniper-Poplar residence hall complex.
K
- Kosove
- Kosove Hall, a residence hall known for its central location and apartment-style units.
M
- MSC
- Marshall Student Center, the central hub for student organizations and campus life.
R
- REC
- Campus Recreation, the department managing the fitness centers and intramural sports.
S
- SG
- Student Government, the representative body for the student population.
T
- The Bull
- The large bronze bull statue outside the Marshall Student Center, a popular meeting spot.
- The Castor Beach
- The grassy area outside Castor Hall where students sunbathe and socialize.
- The Hub
- The Hub Dining Hall, a major all-you-care-to-eat facility located near the Village.
- The Village
- A residential precinct on the north side of campus including buildings like Beacon, Summit, and Horizon.
W
- Week of Welcome
- The series of events held during the first week of the fall semester.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bull Runner
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides free transportation for students around campus.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- CAS
- College of Arts and Sciences, often referring to the multi-building complex housing liberal arts departments.
- ENG
- The Engineering building complex, including the Kopp Engineering building.
- Handshake
- The primary platform used by the career center for job postings and internship opportunities.
- ISA
- Interdisciplinary Sciences Building, a modern facility for science research and labs.
- LIB
- The USF Library, the primary academic research facility on campus.
- MSC
- Phyllis P. Marshall Student Center, the main student union building.
- Oasis
- The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and checking grades.
- USF Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 10 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.