Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- Fall Term 2026 First Half
- Fall Term 2026 Second Half
- January Term 2027
- Spring Term 2027
- Spring Term 2027 First Half
- Spring Term 2027 Second Half
- Summer Term 2027
- Summer Term 2027 First Four-Week Session
- Summer Term 2027 Second Four-Week Session
- Fall Term 2027
- January Term 2028
- Spring Term 2028
- Summer Term 2028
- Summer Term 2028 First Four-Week Session
- Summer Term 2028 Second Four-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests of Black students.
C
- Cureton
- Cureton Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and transfer students.
D
- Dink
- Dinkmeyer Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
N
- Niebuhr
- Niebuhr Hall, a residence hall known for its central campus location.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of varsity athletes.
- Schick
- Schick Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
- Stanger
- Stanger Hall, a residence hall on the north side of campus.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located on the upper level of the Frick Center.
- The Frick
- The Frick Center, the main student union housing the primary dining hall.
- The Jay
- A shorthand reference to the university mascot or the school spirit in general.
- The Leader
- The student-run newspaper, often referred to by its title.
- The Nest
- The Bluejays' Nest, a dining area offering quick-service food options.
- The Roost
- The late-night grill and cafe located in the Frick Center.
U
- UPB
- University Programming Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.
V
- Victor E.
- Victor E. Bluejay, the official mascot of Elmhurst University.
W
- WRSE
- The campus radio station (88.7 FM).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- a_c_buehler_library_caf
- A.C. Buehler Library Café
- Bluejay Central
- The one-stop shop for student services including financial aid, registration, and student accounts.
- Daniels
- Daniels Hall, an academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
- Faganel
- R.A. Faganel Hall, the main gymnasium and athletic facility.
- founders_lounge_caf
- Founders Lounge Café
- frick_center_main_caf
- Frick Center Main Café
- Hammerschmidt
- Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, used for ceremonies, lectures, and music events.
- Jaypass
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Metra Shuttle
- The shuttle service that connects the campus to the nearby Elmhurst Metra station for commuters.
- Old Main
- The historic central academic building and symbol of the university.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial info.
- The Lib
- The A.C. Buehler Library, the primary study and research hub.
- The Mailroom
- Located in the basement of the Frick Center where students pick up packages.
- the_roost
- The Roost
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 14 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.