Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Winter Term 2026-2027
- Semester 2 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Term 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Session 2028
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- AMDG
- Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam; the Jesuit motto 'For the Greater Glory of God' found throughout campus and on student work.
B
- BASH
- Building A Scholastic Heritage; the school's largest annual fundraising auction and event.
- Bluejays
- The school mascot and the collective name for the student body.
J
- JUG
- Justice Under God; the traditional Jesuit term for student detention.
M
- Men for Others
- The core Jesuit philosophy and unofficial motto defining the student identity and service mission.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; the campus chapter for high-achieving students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the elected student leadership body.
T
- The Birdcage
- The official name for the energetic student cheering section at athletic events.
- The Commons
- The primary dining hall and student gathering space located in the Sullivan Center.
- The Prep
- The common shorthand name used by students and faculty to refer to the school.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- creighton_prep_lunch_program_flik_dining
- Creighton Prep Lunch Program (FLIK Dining)
- Criss Auditorium
- The main performance space for theater, assemblies, and presentations.
- Dress Code
- The specific daily attire requirements, typically involving collared shirts and slacks, as outlined in the handbook.
- Heider Center
- The main athletic complex housing the gymnasium and fitness facilities.
- iPad
- The required 1:1 mobile device used by all students for coursework and digital textbooks.
- Lannon Hall
- The primary academic building containing classrooms and administrative offices.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule, typically on Wednesdays, where classes begin later than the standard 8:00 AM start.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Sullivan Center
- The campus hub containing the Commons, library, and student services.
- Toelle Park
- The outdoor green space and athletic practice area on the campus grounds.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.