Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring and Summer Sessions 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Semester 2027
- Spring and Summer Sessions 2027
Campus language
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A
- ACAC
- Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, the sports league in which the CUE Thunder compete.
- ASEC
- Alberta Students' Executive Council, a provincial lobby group that the CSA belongs to.
- AYCTE
- All-You-Care-To-Eat, the style of menu service provided in the residence dining hall.
B
- Bistro
- The Bistro Cafe, a secondary on-campus dining spot offering coffee and light meals.
- Boomer
- The name of the campus mascot, a mammoth.
- Braaksma
- Braaksma Hall, the newest residence and academic facility on campus, opened in late 2024.
C
- CSA
- Concordia Student Association, the primary student government body representing CUE students.
- CUCSA
- Concordia University Catholic Student Association, a faith-based student group on campus.
- CUE
- The common shorthand and acronym for Concordia University of Edmonton.
- CUE
- The standard abbreviation for Concordia University of Edmonton.
- CUE Café
- The campus coffee shop and quick-service food outlet.
- CUESA
- Concordia University of Edmonton Students' Association, often used in the context of student health and dental plans.
E
- Eberhardt
- Eberhardt Hall, a residence building often used for upper-year or specific student cohorts.
F
- Founder's Market
- The main cafeteria located in Founders Hall, providing full meal services.
- Founders
- Founders Hall, the primary on-campus residence building for students.
- Founders
- Founders Hall Market, the main campus cafeteria offering grilled items, global entrees, and coffee.
G
- GSA
- Graduate Students' Association, representing the interests of graduate students.
T
- Tegler
- Commonly used as a shorthand for the Tegler Student Centre (e.g., 'Meet me at Tegler').
- Tegler
- The Tegler Student Centre, the main social and dining hub where the coffee kiosk and seating are located.
- Tegler Kiosk
- The coffee kiosk located within the Tegler Student Centre, often the primary food source during reduced hours.
- The Bistro
- A dining location on campus featuring healthy salads, sandwiches, and daily specials.
- The Bolt
- The official student-run media outlet and newspaper at CUE.
- The Bolt
- The main campus cafe and food service outlet located within the Tegler Student Centre.
- The Jungle
- A student nickname for the cafeteria when it is extremely busy or crowded.
- The Kiosk
- The coffee kiosk located within the Tegler Student Centre.
- The Magpie
- The name of the official student-run newspaper at CUE.
- The Market
- Founders Hall Market, the university's main cafeteria and primary dining location.
- The Teg
- Common student shorthand for the Tegler Student Centre.
- The Thunder
- The official name and mascot for Concordia University of Edmonton's athletic teams.
- Thunder
- The collective name for CUE's athletic teams and the student body's identity.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ada Boulevard
- The historic and scenic street where the CUE campus is situated.
- Alumni House
- The administrative building housing various university offices.
- Arc Card
- The physical smart card used to hold the U-Pass for transit access in the Edmonton region.
- Arnold Guebert Library
- The main campus library, often referred to simply as 'the library'.
- AW
- Allan Wachowich Centre, the hub for science, research, innovation, and Indigenous knowledge.
- BH
- Braaksma Hall, a multi-use building with offices, labs, and lecture halls.
- bistro_cafe
- Bistro Cafe
- BMO Centre
- BMO Centre for Innovation and Applied Research, a hub for industry collaboration.
- CUE Cupboard
- The on-campus food bank providing temporary food assistance to students in need.
- CUE ID
- The mandatory student identification card used for library services and campus identification.
- FH
- Founders Hall, which houses residence rooms and the main cafeteria.
- founders_hall_market
- Founders Hall Market
- G
- Guild Hall, a building used for various academic and office purposes.
- Guild Hall
- One of the university's historic buildings used for administrative offices and classrooms.
- HA
- Hole Academic Centre, the main building for classrooms and administrative services like the Registrar.
- HAC
- Hole Academic Centre, the primary building for classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
- L-Pass
- A service that allows students to use their CUE ID to access Edmonton Public Library resources.
- Moodle
- The online Learning Management System where professors post course materials and grades.
- NAB
- New Academic Building, a modern facility featuring offices, labs, and lecture theatres.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for library services, printing, and campus identification.
- Online Services
- The student portal used for registration, tuition payments, and accessing tax forms.
- RK
- Ralph King Athletic Centre, the campus gym and athletics facility.
- RKAC
- Ralph King Athletic Centre, the campus sports facility and home to the Thunder athletics teams.
- RKEC
- Ralph King Event Centre, the campus gymnasium and home to the athletics department.
- Student ID
- The official campus identification card required for library services, printing, and transit verification.
- T
- Tegler Student Centre, the central gathering space on campus.
- Tegler
- Tegler Student Centre, the central social hub and gathering space on campus.
- U-Pass
- The Universal Transit Pass that provides students with unlimited bus and LRT access.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 28 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.