Eastern Washington UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Academic Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Eastern Washington University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
20
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 23, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Summer Quarter 2026
  2. Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now

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Campus language

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20 terms

A

ASEWU
Associated Students of Eastern Washington University, the student government body.

B

Baldy's
Baldy's Eatery, the main food court style dining area located in the PUB.
Brewster
Brewster Hall, an apartment-style residence hall located slightly off the main campus core.

C

Cheney
The small town where the main EWU campus is located, often used to describe the local environment.

D

Dressler
Dressler Hall, a high-rise residence hall known for its views.

E

Eagle Strong
A common campus slogan and hashtag used to denote school spirit and resilience.
EPIC
Eagle Pride Center, a resource center for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

L

LA
Louise Anderson Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

O

OSI
Office of Student Involvement, responsible for campus engagement and student organizations.

P

Pearce
Pearce Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
PLUS
Program for Learning and University Success, the campus tutoring and academic support center.

S

SAIL
Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership, the office that oversees campus clubs and events.
Sny-Phi
Snyder and Phillips Halls, two residence halls often referred to as a single community.
Swoop
The official eagle mascot of Eastern Washington University.

T

Tawanka
Tawanka Main Commons, a major dining hall and event space.
The PUB
The Pence Union Building, which houses the primary dining options on campus.
The Red
Roos Field, famous for being the only stadium in college football with red turf.
The Roost
A dining location within the PUB specializing in chicken and quick meals.
The Zoo
The official student section at EWU athletic events, particularly football.

U

Union Market
The convenience store located inside the Pence Union Building.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Canvas
The online learning management system used for course assignments, grades, and communication.
CSC
Computing and Engineering Sciences Center, the primary facility for STEM and computer labs.
Eagle Station
The campus mail and package center located in the Pence Union Building.
EagleCard
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Handshake
The online platform used by students to find campus jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
Hargreaves
Hargreaves Hall, a prominent academic building housing various departments.
JFK
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, the main campus library.
pence_union_building_pub_dining
Pence Union Building (PUB) Dining
Showalter
Showalter Hall, the historic administration building and the oldest on campus.
STA
Spokane Transit Authority, the bus system that provides fare-free transit for students with a valid EagleCard.
tawanka_commons
Tawanka Commons
The PUB
Pence Union Building, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
The URC
University Recreation Center, which includes the gym, climbing wall, and ice rink.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 23, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
20 approved campus terms and 13 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.

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Life in Cheney for Eastern Washington University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cheney.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

10,500

City Transportation

Walkability

43

Bikeability

52

Public Transit

Spokane Transit Authority

Nearest Airports

Spokane International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Cold semi-arid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot P12

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Free parking available all day on non-football game days.

Lot P3

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Metered Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lot P18

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Metered Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Campus News

Latest updates from Eastern Washington University

One Degree of Difference: EWU Looks to the Year Ahead

EWU faculty and staff gathered for the 2026 Convocation, where Vice President Cesar Portillo encouraged employees to consider their 'one degree of difference' in supporting students.

Sep 22, 2026

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EWU To Move Ahead With Second Phase of Roos Field Renovations

EWU is proceeding with an $8 million project to build an elevated press box at Roos Field as part of a larger $250 million facility investment plan.

Sep 3, 2026

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STA Expands Service for Game Days

Spokane Transit Authority is expanding bus options for fans traveling to and from EWU home football games.

Sep 2, 2026

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EWU Alerts system is active for emergency notifications via text, email, and phone.

EWU Alerts system is active for emergency notifications via text, email, and phone.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Eastern Washington University

Fall Welcome Brunch 2026!

September 23, 2026

JLR Multicultural Center

Quarterly Welcome Brunch for all EWU students, staff, and faculty.

EWU Food Pantry

September 24, 2026

Tawanka Hall 129

Food is available to anyone in the EWU community, including fresh produce and dry goods.

EWU Hockey vs Idaho (Protect the Nest)

September 25, 2026

University Recreation Center Room 102 - The Ice Rink

EWU Club Hockey home opener against the Idaho Vandals.

NeighborFest 2026

September 25, 2026

The Arevalo Student Mall, Parking Lot P12, Parking Lot P15

A community celebration bringing together students, faculty, staff, and local residents for connection, food, and live entertainment.

EWU Football vs Cal Poly

September 26, 2026

Roos Field

Home football game against Cal Poly. Wear red!

Joe Hedges: Their Own Devices Reception/Lecture

October 1, 2026

EWU Gallery of Art, Art Building

Opening reception and lecture by artist Joe Hedges featuring multimedia installations and oil paintings.

EWU Homecoming Car Bash

October 6, 2026

The Arevalo Student Mall

Annual Homecoming tradition where students can take a sledgehammer to a car.

Ice Cream Social / Fall Clubs & Orgs Fair

October 15, 2026

The Arevalo Student Mall

Fall Clubs & Orgs Fair with free ice cream and Lotus Energy Drinks.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Eastern Washington University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

20 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Anderson Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: single, double, triple

Anna Maria Apartments

Capacity: 150

Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom

Brewster Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: Not specified in search results

Dressler Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: Not specified in search results

Dryden Hall

Capacity: 175

Room types: single, double

Eagle Residence Hall

Room types: doubles, triples, Basic, Semi-Private, Suite Housing

Gallup Residence Hall

Gough Residence Hall

Room types: Basic, Semi-Private, singles, doubles, triples

Kea & Guffin Residence Halls

Room types: Basic doubles, Semi-private rooms, triples, quads

L.A. Hall

Louise Anderson Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: single, double

Mansfield Hall

Morrison Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: Not specified in search results

New Residence Hall (under construction)

Room types: double

Pearce Hall

Capacity: 700

Room types: single, double, triple

School House Lofts

Capacity: 120

Room types: apartment (2-4 students)

snyamncut

Capacity: 354

Room types: double, triple

Sparrowk Residence Hall

Room types: semi-private doubles, basic triples, one quad

Streeter Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: single, double, triple

Townhouse Apartments

Capacity: 150

Room types: townhouse units

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@ewu.edu

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