Academic calendar
Term 2, 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 2, 2026Relevant now
- Term 3, 2026
- Term 1, 2027
Campus language
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B
- Be What You Want To Be
- The long-standing university motto often referenced by students in relation to career goals.
C
- Canefield
- Canefield College, the student accommodation located at the Mackay Ooralea campus.
- Canefields
- Canefields Hall, the student residential accommodation located at the Mackay Ooralea campus.
- Cap College
- Capricornia College, the main residential hall on the Rockhampton North campus.
- CQU Crew
- The student ambassador and volunteer group that assists with orientation and campus events.
- CQUISA
- CQUniversity International Student Association, which supports and organizes events for the international student community.
- CQUni
- The universal shorthand and official branding for Central Queensland University.
- CQUSA
- CQUni Student Association, the organization representing student interests and providing services.
I
- ISL
- Interactive System-wide Learning, referring to classes delivered via live video link between different CQU campuses.
M
- Moodle
- The online Learning Management System (LMS) where all course content, assignments, and forums are hosted.
- MyCQU
- The personalized student portal used for managing enrollment, viewing grades, and accessing university services.
R
- Res School
- Residential School, intensive multi-day on-campus blocks required for distance/online students to complete practical work.
S
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the group of elected students who advocate for their peers to the university administration.
- STEPS
- Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies, a widely-used bridging program for students entering university.
- SUN
- Start Uni Now, a program allowing high school students to complete university units while still in school.
T
- Term
- CQU uses 'Terms' instead of semesters, typically running Term 1, Term 2, and a summer Term 3.
- Term 3
- The summer semester; CQU is well-known for its three-term academic calendar allowing year-round study.
- The Birdcage
- The student-run bar and cafe located on the Rockhampton North campus, often used for social events.
- The Coffee Pod
- A common name for the smaller coffee kiosks found across various campuses like Rockhampton and Gladstone.
- The Commercial Cookery Training Restaurant
- The student-run restaurant at the Mackay City campus where hospitality students serve meals.
- The Refec
- The Refectory, the primary cafeteria and dining area for students and staff.
- The Res
- Generic shorthand used by students living on-campus at either Rockhampton or Mackay.
U
- Unit
- The CQU term for a single subject or course (e.g., 'I'm taking four units this term').
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ALC
- Academic Learning Centre, a service providing free assistance with math, science, and academic writing.
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- Bird Cage Cafe Emerald
- bird_cage_cafe_rockhampton_city
- Bird Cage Cafe Rockhampton City
- Building 1
- Typically the main administration or foundation building on regional campuses like Bundaberg or Gladstone.
- Building 32
- The main library building on the Rockhampton North campus, a primary study hub.
- Building 33
- The Community Sports Centre at the Rockhampton North campus, housing the gym and indoor courts.
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- Capricornia College Dining Hall
- Census Date
- The critical deadline each term to withdraw from a unit without incurring tuition fees or academic penalty.
- Dual Sector
- Refers to CQU's status as both a TAFE provider and a University, meaning vocational and degree students share the campus.
- MyCQU
- The personalized student portal used to access grades, timetables, and official communications.
- SafeZone
- The free app students must download for campus security, emergency alerts, and first aid requests.
- Student Card
- The mandatory physical ID used for library borrowing, printing, and after-hours building access.
- Student Central
- The one-stop shop for all administrative inquiries, ID cards, and enrollment help.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card used for library borrowing, printing, and after-hours building access.
- Sunbus
- The public bus service that connects the Rockhampton North campus to the city center and shopping districts.
- The Community Sports Centre
- The major fitness and indoor sports facility located at the Rockhampton North campus.
- The Gym
- The Community Sports Centre at Rockhampton, which houses fitness facilities and indoor courts.
- The Hub
- A dedicated 24/7 student lounge and collaborative study space found on major campuses.
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- Willby's Training Restaurant
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 2, 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 19 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.