Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Full-Term runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session 1 (7 Week 1)Summer 2026 Session 1 (7 weeks)Summer 2026 Subterm Session 1 (7 Week 1)
- Summer 2026 Full-TermRelevant now
- Summer 2026 Session 2 (7 Week 2)Summer 2026 Session 2 (7 weeks)Summer 2026 Subterm Session 2 (7 Week 2)
- Fall 2026 Subterm Session 1 (8 Week 1)
- Fall 2026 Full-Term
- Fall 2026 Subterm Session 2 (8 Week 2)
- Interterm 2026
- Spring 2027 Subterm Session 1 (8 Week 1)
- Spring 2027 Full-Term
- Spring 2027 Subterm Session 2 (8 Week 2)
- Summer 2027 Subterm Session 1 (7 Week 1)
- Summer 2027 Full-Term
- Summer 2027 Subterm Session 2 (7 Week 2)
Campus language
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- 11th Avenue
- The 11th Avenue Apartments, university-owned housing for upperclassmen and married students.
A
- ASBU
- Associated Students of Bushnell University, the official student government body.
B
- BCA
- Bushnell Christian Athletes, a student-led organization for student-athletes.
- Beacon Coffee
- The on-campus coffee shop located in the Morse Event Center (MEC).
- Beacons
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body collectively.
- BG
- Burke-Griffeth Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
- BGH
- Burke-Griffeth Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students which also houses the dining hall.
- Bradley
- Bradley Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- BUA
- Bushnell University Athletics, referring to the collective sports programs.
- Burke
- Burke Hall, one of the primary residence halls on campus.
- BUSA
- Bushnell University Student Activities, the group responsible for planning campus events.
C
- Chapel
- The mandatory spiritual formation gatherings held regularly in the Burke-Griffeth Hall chapel.
- Cru
- The campus chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ, a popular student ministry.
G
- Gazeley
- Gazeley Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria located in Burke-Griffeth Hall.
- Global Cafe
- The on-campus coffee shop and snack bar providing quick meals and beverages.
I
- ICL
- Intercultural Life, a department and student group focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
M
- Mom Rich
- Mom Rich Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen students.
- Mom Richart
- Richart Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and known for its community atmosphere.
- Mom's
- Mom's House, a small-group living residence located on the edge of campus.
- Momrich
- Momrich Hall, a smaller residence hall on campus.
N
- NCU
- Northwest Christian University, the former name of the institution still used by alumni and older students.
R
- Ring by Spring
- A common cultural term in Christian higher education, including Bushnell, referring to the goal of being engaged by the spring semester of senior year.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for organizing campus-wide social events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, often used interchangeably with ASBU.
T
- The Apartments
- University-owned off-campus housing units for upperclassmen and married students.
- The Beacon
- The student-run news and media publication of the university.
- The Bushnell Way
- A colloquial term for the university's core values and community standards.
- The Caf
- Gane Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria where students use their meal plans.
- The Coffee Shop
- The on-campus cafe located in the Morse Event Center serving coffee and snacks.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area on campus used for student gatherings and events.
W
- Womack
- Womack Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus life.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Beacon Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Beacon ID
- The official student identification card required for building access and meal plan usage.
- Beacon Night
- A signature orientation event held for new students at the start of the academic year.
- beacon_beanery
- Beacon Beanery
- BGH
- Burke-Griffeth Hall, a multi-purpose building containing administrative offices, the cafeteria, and dorms.
- burke_griffeth_bistro
- Burke-Griffeth Bistro
- Burke-Griffeth
- Burke-Griffeth Hall, which houses the campus chapel and various administrative offices.
- Chapel
- Mandatory spiritual formation gatherings held for traditional undergraduate students as part of the graduation requirement.
- Chapel Credits
- The attendance points students must earn each semester to fulfill graduation requirements.
- Goodrich
- Goodrich Hall, one of the historic academic buildings on campus.
- Kellenberger
- Kellenberger Library, the university's main library and study space.
- LTD
- Lane Transit District; students can use their ID to ride the local Eugene/Springfield bus system for free.
- LTD Pass
- The Lane Transit District bus pass provided to students for local transportation in Eugene.
- MEC
- The Morse Event Center, the primary athletic facility and gymnasium.
- Moodle
- The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- MyBushnell
- The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- Pomajevich
- Pomajevich Hall, a central academic building housing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Ross
- Ross Hall, an academic building housing various classrooms and faculty offices.
- Ross Evans
- The Ross Evans Chapel, used for smaller services and musical performances.
- Songfest
- A long-standing annual tradition and competition involving student performances.
- Spiritual Formation Credits
- The mandatory credits students must earn each semester by attending chapel or approved spiritual events.
- The Duck Store
- The official campus bookstore, shared with the University of Oregon, where students purchase textbooks and gear.
- The Hub
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing campus resources.
- The Morse
- The Morse Event Center, which contains the gymnasium, fitness center, and athletic department.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor lawn area used for student gatherings, chapel overflow, and events.
- Womack
- Womack Hall, the central administrative building housing the dining hall and various offices.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Full-Term runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 26 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.