Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026Summer 2026 - DE Only
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Session A
- Fall 2026 Session B
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Session A
- Spring 2027 Session B
- Summer 2027
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A
- Apartment West
- A specific student housing unit located on the west side of the campus.
B
- BASIC
- Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the college's primary student ministry and outreach organization.
- Blake
- Shorthand for Blake Hall, a residence hall for students.
- Blake Hall
- A primary residence hall for students on campus.
C
- Cadre
- Small student groups used for accountability, meetings, and emergency procedures.
- Campus Target
- A partner missions organization focused on reaching unreached people groups.
- Chapel
- The mandatory spiritual assembly held regularly for the student body.
D
- Discovery Days
- The official name for the two-day immersive campus visit events for prospective students.
E
- EBI
- Elim Bible Institute, the legacy name still frequently used by students and alumni.
- EBIC
- Elim Bible Institute and College, the official abbreviation for the institution.
- EF
- Elim Fellowship, the global ministerial organization that oversees the college.
- EGM
- Elim Gospel Mission, the founding and parent organization of the college.
- Elim DNA
- A term referring to the core spiritual values, Pentecostal heritage, and culture of the school.
- Elimite
- A nickname for a current student or a graduate of Elim Bible Institute and College.
- Executive Dining Room
- A specialized dining area in Johansson Hall used for private meetings and special events.
F
- Faling
- Faling Hall, a primary student residence building on campus.
- Faling Hall
- A campus residence hall used for student housing.
- Foundations Weekend
- The annual spiritual orientation and kickoff event held every September for new and returning students.
- Founder's
- Shorthand for Founder's Hall, a campus residence building.
- Founder's Hall
- A student residence hall named in honor of the school's founding history.
G
- Grass
- Grass Hall, a campus residence hall used for student housing, typically for women.
- Grassmick
- Grassmick Hall, the primary residence hall for female students.
H
- Helimission
- A partner missionary aviation organization that provides ministry opportunities.
J
- Johansson
- Paul E. Johansson Hall, a central building that houses both student dormitories and the main dining hall.
- Johansson
- Common shorthand for the dining hall, referring to the building in which it is located.
- Judah
- The name of the college's lion mascot, Judah the Lion.
- Judah the Lion
- The official mascot of Elim Bible College.
L
- Launch
- The one-year spiritual foundation program; also used to refer to students enrolled in this track.
- Library dorms
- Student housing units located within the campus library building.
M
- MF
- Ministry Formation, the department and program responsible for student practical ministry requirements.
- Ministry
- Short for 'Practical Ministry,' the required service and outreach component of the curriculum.
- Ministry Hours
- The required practical service or volunteer hours students must complete for graduation.
N
- NYSUM
- New York School of Urban Ministry, the organization where students complete their mandatory urban ministry internship.
R
- Revival!
- The school's traditional motto and spiritual rallying cry, reflecting its Pentecostal heritage.
- Ring by Spring
- A common phrase referring to the cultural trend of students becoming engaged before their final spring semester.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Spencer
- Spencer Hall, the central campus building that houses the men's dormitory as well as administrative offices.
- Spencer Hall
- A residence hall named after the college's founders, Ivan and Minnie Spencer.
T
- Tab dorms
- Dormitories located within or directly adjacent to the I.Q. Spencer Tabernacle building.
- The Apartments
- On-campus housing units typically reserved for married students or upperclassmen.
- The Caf
- The campus dining hall where students take their daily meals.
- The Cafeteria
- The common student term for the main dining hall where daily meals are served.
- The Circle
- The main circular driveway at the front of the campus, often used as a landmark for pickups.
- The DH
- The main Dining Hall where students gather for communal meals.
- The Dining Hall
- The main cafeteria located within Spencer Hall where communal meals are served.
- The Elim Way
- A term often used to describe the college's specific culture of service, work-study, and spiritual discipline.
- The Hill
- A common reference to the campus's physical location on a hill in Lima, New York.
- The Oasis
- A common nickname for the college, derived from the biblical meaning of the name 'Elim'.
- The Snack Bar
- A casual dining and social area located in the student center for quick meals and snacks.
- The Tab
- Shorthand for The Tabernacle building.
- The Village
- Refers to the Village of Lima, NY, where the college is situated.
- The Village
- On-campus housing units typically reserved for married students or upperclassmen.
- TRACS
- Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, the college's accrediting body.
W
- Washington
- Shorthand for Washington Hall, a campus dormitory.
- Washington Hall
- A residence hall building located on the Lima campus.
- Watson
- Watson Hall, the primary residence hall for male students.
- Watson Hall
- One of the several buildings used for student residential housing.
- Week of Prayer
- An intensive spiritual week at the start of the spring semester where classes are suspended for corporate prayer.
- Welcome Week
- The first week of the fall semester filled with social events and orientation activities.
- Worship Emphasis Week
- A dedicated week of special chapel services and workshops focused on the theology and practice of worship.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A.W. Pink Library
- The campus library, housing a significant collection of theological works.
- Admin
- The Administration Building housing the college's leadership and business offices.
- Administration Building
- The building housing the college's business and executive offices.
- Athletic Center
- The campus gym facility used for sports and physical activities.
- Bookstore
- The Elim Christian Bookstore located on campus for books and supplies.
- Cadre
- A small student group or team used for campus meetings and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Carlson
- The G. Raymond Carlson Library, the main academic resource and study center on campus.
- Chapel
- Mandatory spiritual services held throughout the week that are a core part of the student schedule.
- Chapels
- Mandatory worship services held three times a week for the entire campus community.
- College Hall
- The historic main building (Genesee College Hall) housing administrative offices and the library.
- Curfew
- The specific time by which students are required to be in their residence halls each night.
- Discovery Days
- Two-day visit events designed for prospective students to experience campus life and classes.
- Elim Herald
- The college's official magazine and newsletter, published twice a year for news and alumni updates.
- Elim Library
- The primary academic resource center on campus.
- Faling Hall
- A residential hall for students.
- Foundations Weekend
- The annual orientation and spiritual preparation event held every September for new students.
- Genesee College Hall
- The historic main building on campus used for classrooms and administrative offices.
- Grass Hall
- The women's dormitory.
- H.W. & J.J. Library
- The campus library providing research materials and study spaces.
- I.Q. Spencer Tabernacle
- The campus chapel and gymnasium, named after the school's founder.
- Johansson Hall
- The central campus hub containing the dining hall and student center.
- Lima
- The local village of Lima, NY, where the campus is situated and where students go for local errands.
- Ministry Teams
- Specific student groups organized for weekend outreach or specialized service projects.
- Music Hall
- The campus building dedicated to music programs and practice.
- NYSUM Internship
- A required six-week urban ministry program in New York City for second-year students.
- Parking Permit
- An optional but required permit for any student wishing to keep a vehicle on campus.
- Paul E. Johansson Hall
- A central campus building housing the dining hall and student residences.
- Payment Plan
- A financial arrangement allowing students to pay their tuition balance in installments.
- Populi
- The online student information system used for grades, course registration, and financial accounts.
- Practical Ministry
- A graduation requirement involving weekly service in local churches or campus-assigned departments.
- President's Chapel
- The mandatory weekly chapel service held every Tuesday morning from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Reservation Deposit
- A required fee due by July 15 or December 1 to secure housing and class registration.
- Spencer Hall
- The central campus building housing administration, classrooms, and the dining hall.
- Student Center
- A dedicated space for student recreation and social gatherings.
- Student Center
- The hub for student social life, often containing the snack bar and lounge areas.
- Student Ministry
- Weekly practical ministry assignments required for all residential students as part of their spiritual formation.
- The Bell
- The historic campus bell rung to signal the start of classes or to celebrate significant campus events.
- The Gym
- The recreational facility used for sports, fitness, and student activities.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the campus, referring to its elevated geographic location in Lima, NY.
- The Library
- The academic resource center located on the second floor of College Hall.
- The Mailroom
- The central location in Spencer Hall where students receive letters and packages.
- The Student Center
- The central hub for student life, containing the mailroom, bookstore, and snack bar.
- The Tab
- The Tabernacle, the large main auditorium used for chapel services, conferences, and graduation.
- The Tabernacle
- The main auditorium used for chapel services, conferences, and large gatherings.
- The Village
- Refers to the village of Lima, NY, which is within walking distance of the campus.
- Watson Hall
- The men's dormitory.
- Week of Prayer
- A dedicated week at the start of the spring semester with no classes, focused entirely on corporate worship and prayer.
- Work Study
- On-campus employment opportunities provided to students as part of their financial aid package.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 60 approved campus terms and 48 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.