Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- Winter Term 2027
- Spring 1 2027
- Spring 1-2 (both-term) 2027
- Spring 2 2027
- Summer 1 2027
- Summer 1-2 (both-term) 2027
- Summer 2 2027
- Fall Term 2027
- Winter Term 2028
- Spring 1 2028
- Spring 1-2 (both-term) 2028
- Spring 2 2028
- Summer 1 2028
- Summer 1-2 (both-term) 2028
- Summer 2 2028
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
B
- Bobcats
- The official name and mascot for Brandon University's varsity athletic teams.
- BUGA
- Brandon University Gaming Association, a student club focused on tabletop and video gaming.
- BUPS
- Brandon University Psychology Society, a student organization for those interested in psychological sciences.
- BUSU
- Brandon University Students' Union, the representative body for all undergraduate students.
D
- Darrach
- Darrach Hall, a residence wing often associated with a close-knit community feel.
F
- Flora
- Flora Cowan Hall, a residence building typically housing upper-year and mature students.
H
- Harvest
- Harvest Hall, the main campus dining facility located within the McMaster Hall complex.
M
- Mac
- McMaster Hall, the largest co-ed residence building on campus.
T
- The Quill
- The long-running official student-produced newspaper of Brandon University.
- The SU
- Common shorthand for the Students' Union or the physical BUSU office in the KDC.
W
- WUSC
- World University Service of Canada, a campus committee that sponsors refugee students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brodie
- Brodie Science Centre, the main building for science laboratories and lectures.
- BU Card
- The official student identification card used for library services, gym access, and meal plans.
- Clark Hall
- The historic administrative building that houses the President's office and Faculty of Arts.
- harvest_hall_main_dining_room
- Harvest Hall – Main Dining Room
- HLC
- Healthy Living Centre, the university's primary fitness, recreation, and varsity sports facility.
- JRC
- The J.R.C. Evans Theatre, a venue used for lectures, films, and community events.
- KDC
- Knowles-Douglas Student Centre, the central hub for student union offices and services.
- Moodle
- The primary learning management system (LMS) used by instructors to share course materials and grades.
- Student Portal
- The online administrative system used for course registration, tuition payments, and tax forms.
- U-Pass
- The universal transit pass included in student fees, providing unlimited access to Brandon Transit.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 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.