Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- Summer Semester 2027 First Half
- Summer Session #1 2027
- Summer Quarter 2027
- Summer Session #2 2027
- Summer Semester 2027 Second Half
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Session #1 2028
- Summer Session #2 2028
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on the Black student experience and culture.
C
- C Club
- The booster and support organization for Golden Bear Athletics.
- CAB
- Concordia Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- CMC
- Campus Ministry Commission, which coordinates spiritual life and ministry events.
- Comet
- The university mascot, also the name of the 24/7 virtual advisor for financial aid.
- Comet's
- Comet's Cafe, a retail dining location in Pearson Commons offering coffee and quick snacks.
- Comet's Cafe
- A casual dining and coffee spot located in Pearson Commons.
- Comet's Crew
- The group of student orientation leaders who guide new students during move-in and welcome week.
- CSE
- Center for Student Engagement, the office that oversees clubs, leadership, and study abroad.
G
- Golden Bear
- The official mascot and the collective identity for CSP students and athletes.
- Golden Bears
- The official mascot and collective name for the CSP student body and athletic teams.
H
- Holst
- Holst Hall, a residence hall typically housing upper-level students.
- Hyatt
- Hyatt Village, a residence hall offering apartment-style living for students.
I
- ISO
- International Student Organization, a group supporting and representing international students.
L
- Luther
- Luther Hall, a residence hall primarily for first-year students connected to the campus tunnel system.
R
- Ries
- Ries Tower, a high-rise residence hall on the south side of campus.
S
- SALT
- Students and Alumni Linked Together, a group focused on networking and university legacy.
- SLC Café
- The Student Life Center Café, often used interchangeably with the main dining hall shorthand.
- Student Senate
- The primary student government body that represents student interests to the administration.
T
- The Knoll
- The central outdoor grassy area on campus used for events like the President's Ice Cream Social.
- The SLC
- The main dining hall located within the Winget Student Life Center.
- The Sword
- The official student-run newspaper of Concordia University, St. Paul.
- The Tunnel
- The extensive underground walkway system connecting most campus buildings, used to avoid the cold during winter.
- The Tunnels
- The underground and indoor walkway system that connects most major campus buildings.
- The Village
- Hyatt Village, a residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
- The Winget
- Common shorthand for the Winget Student Life Center, which houses the primary cafeteria and mailroom.
- Thompson
- Thompson Hall, a residence hall located near the campus perimeter.
W
- Wollaeger
- Wollaeger Hall, a first-year residence hall named after a former professor and librarian.
- Wolly
- Wollaeger Hall, a first-year residence hall known for its community lounges.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BEC
- Buenger Education Center, which houses the campus bookstore.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- CAC
- Concordia Art Center, connected to the tunnel system and housing art facilities.
- Comet Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- comet_s_caf
- Comet's Café
- Comet's Connection
- The online portal and app used by students to find clubs, RSVP for events, and track involvement.
- Comet's Cupboard
- The on-campus food shelf that provides free food and personal care items to students.
- CSPConnect
- The internal student portal for accessing grades, registration, and financial information.
- Gangelhoff
- Gangelhoff Center, the main arena for volleyball and basketball games.
- Green Line
- The METRO light rail line with stops near campus, providing transit to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.
- Late Start
- A specific course designation for classes that begin several weeks into the standard semester.
- LMC
- Lutheran Memorial Center, housing Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar.
- LTC
- Library Technology Center, the main campus library and IT help desk location.
- MH
- Meyer Hall, the location for Campus Security.
- Pearson Commons
- A central student gathering space located between the library and the administration building.
- SLC
- Winget Student Life Center, the hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
- student_life_center_caf
- Student Life Center Café
- The Tunnel
- A climate-controlled underground network that allows students to travel between dorms, classes, and the dining hall without going outside.
- Tunnel Tables
- Designated tabling spots within the campus tunnels where clubs and departments promote events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 29 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.