Academic calendar
College of Law Autumn Term 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- College of Law Autumn Term 2026Relevant now
- Autumn Quarter 2026
- College of Law Spring Term 2027
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- College of Law Summer Term 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer 10-Week Term 2027Summer Term 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
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B
- Belden
- Belden-Racine Hall, a popular residence hall often referred to by its primary street name.
- Belden-Racine
- Belden-Racine Hall, often shortened by students when referring to this residence hall.
- Blue Demon
- The official mascot and the collective term for DePaul students and athletes.
- Blue Demon Dining
- The general term for the university's meal plan and dining services provider.
- Brownstones
- The popular coffee shop and cafe located on the first floor of the Student Center.
C
- CDM
- College of Computing and Digital Media, one of DePaul's largest and most well-known colleges.
- Clifton-Fullerton
- Often referred to as 'Clifton,' this is a large modern residence hall complex.
- Corcoran
- Corcoran Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, known for its traditional layout.
- Corky
- Corcoran Hall, the university's oldest residence hall known for its traditional style and tight-knit community.
D
- DAB
- DePaul Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events like concerts and FEST.
- Demon Express
- A prepaid debit account on the Blue Demon Card used for dining, laundry, and bookstore purchases.
- Demon Fuel
- A smoothie and coffee station typically found within campus dining areas.
- DemonCash
- A prepaid debit account on the DePaul ID card used for laundry, printing, and campus dining.
E
- ETC
- Eat and Together Cafe, the on-campus convenience store located in the Student Center.
F
- Fullerton
- The CTA station (Red/Brown/Purple lines) that serves as the main transit gateway for the Lincoln Park campus.
L
- LAS
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the largest college at DePaul.
- Lincoln Park
- The neighborhood and primary residential campus located on Chicago's North Side.
- LP
- Shorthand for the Lincoln Park campus.
M
- McCabe
- McCabe Hall, an upperclassman apartment-style residence hall.
- Munroe
- Munroe Hall, a common shorthand for this Lincoln Park residence hall.
O
- OMSS
- Office of Multicultural Student Success, which provides support and programming for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for student clubs, Greek life, and campus activities.
S
- Sanctuary
- Sanctuary Hall and Townhomes, a residential complex located near the edge of the Lincoln Park campus.
- Seton
- Seton Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and some freshmen.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice to the administration.
T
- The Bean
- The coffee shop located within the DePaul Center at the Loop Campus.
- The Courts
- Courtside Apartments, a student housing option located near the athletic facilities.
- The L
- The Chicago CTA train system, specifically the Brown, Purple, and Red lines used to commute between campuses.
- The Loop
- Refers to the downtown Chicago campus and the surrounding business district.
- The Loop
- Refers to the dining area located on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center in the downtown campus.
- The Loop Food Court
- The dining area located on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center in the downtown campus.
- The Pit
- The sunken lounge area located on the first floor of the Schmitt Academic Center (SAC).
- The Quad
- The central grassy area on the Lincoln Park campus used for socializing and events.
- The Stu
- The Student Center dining hall in Lincoln Park, the primary location for meal plan use.
- The U
- University Hall, a prominent residence hall located on the Lincoln Park campus.
U
- U-Hall
- University Hall, a prominent freshman residence hall on the Lincoln Park campus.
V
- Vinnie
- A nickname for St. Vincent de Paul, the university's namesake, often referring to his statue.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arts & Letters
- Arts and Letters Hall, a modern classroom building known for its eco-friendly design.
- Blue Demon Card
- The official DePaul student identification card used for building access and payments.
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- Blue Demon Dining Hall (Lincoln Park)
- blue_demon_dining_hall_loop
- Blue Demon Dining Hall (Loop)
- BlueStar
- The online system used for scheduling academic advising appointments and tracking degree progress.
- brew_demon_coffee_cart
- Brew Demon Coffee Cart
- Campus Connect
- The central online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and manage finances.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn, the learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
- Demon Cash
- A prepaid debit account on the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and some off-campus vendors.
- Demon Express
- A prepaid debit account linked to the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and campus dining.
- DemonCash
- A prepaid account linked to the student ID used for laundry, printing, and some off-campus vendors.
- DePaul Center
- The primary building for the Loop campus, housing the library, bookstore, and administrative offices.
- DPC
- DePaul Center, the primary multi-use building for the Loop Campus downtown.
- Inter-Campus Shuttle
- The free bus service that transports students between the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses.
- Intercampus Shuttle
- The free bus service that transports students between the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses.
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- Loop Campus Dining
- McGowan
- The McGowan Science Buildings (North and South), housing the College of Science and Health.
- Meal Exchanges
- A meal plan feature allowing students to use a dining hall 'swipe' for a set meal at retail locations like Subway.
- Quarter System
- DePaul's academic calendar, consisting of three 10-week terms (Autumn, Winter, Spring) plus summer.
- Richardson
- The John T. Richardson Library, the main research library on the Lincoln Park campus.
- SAC
- Schmitt Academic Center, a central building in Lincoln Park housing many classrooms and offices.
- sheffield_s
- Sheffield's
- The Lib
- The John T. Richardson Library, the main study and research building in Lincoln Park.
- The Ray
- Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness hub.
- The SAC
- Sullivan Athletic Center, home to the athletic department and McGrath-Phillips Arena.
- U-Pass
- The CTA transit card provided to full-time students for unlimited bus and train rides during the quarter.
- university_center_dining
- University Center Dining
- Vinnie Van
- The free late-night safety shuttle service that transports students between campus buildings and local residences.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- College of Law Autumn Term 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 37 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.