EmerisStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Emeris. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Term 2 2026

The semester, explained for Emeris

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
Term 2 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Term 2 2026 runs Jun 6, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Term 2 2026Relevant now
  2. Term 2 2026
  3. Term 2 2026 - Vega School Distance and Contact Full Time 1st & 2nd Year Undergraduate and 1st Year Postgraduate Programmes
  4. Term 2 2026 - Faculty of Education Year 1
  5. Dean's Assessments 2027 - Faculty of Education Year 1Dean's/Discontinuation Assessments 2027 - Vega School

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Campus language

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16 terms

C

Cox
The Cox Hall Food Court, a popular retail dining location featuring various vendors.

D

DCT
The Dobbs Common Table, the main residential dining hall located in the Emory Student Center.
Dooley
The Lord of Misrule and Emory's unofficial spirit, represented by a skeleton who appears during Dooley's Week.

F

Few/Evans
A pair of connected residence halls (Few Hall and Evans Hall) often treated as a single community.

K

Kaldi’s
Kaldi’s Coffee, a staple campus coffee shop with locations in the Depot and the Student Center.

O

Outdoor Emory
One of the largest student organizations, focused on outdoor trips and wilderness education.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary governing body for the undergraduate student population.
SGB
Student Governance Board, which oversees and charters student organizations.
SPC
Student Programming Council, the group responsible for major campus events like concerts and Dooley's Week.
Swoop
The official mascot of Emory University, an eagle.

T

The Bubble
The 'Emory Bubble,' referring to the tendency of students to stay within the campus geographic and social confines.
The Clairmont
The Clairmont Campus, which provides apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
The Complex
A cluster of three first-year residence halls: Hopkins, Smith, and Thomas.
The DUC-ling
A temporary dining structure used during construction, now often used to refer to the area near the old Dobbs University Center.

W

Wonderful Wednesday
A weekly community tradition featuring food and activities on McDonough Field.
Woody
The Woodruff Residential Center, a large dorm complex primarily for upperclassmen.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
B. Jones
The B. Jones Center, which houses undergraduate admissions and financial aid offices.
Callaway
The Callaway Memorial Center, home to many humanities departments and classrooms.
campus_canteen
Campus Canteen
Cliff
The campus shuttle system (Cliff Shuttles) that provides transportation around campus and to nearby areas.
Dooley Cash
A declining balance currency on the EmoryCard used for tax-free dining and retail purchases on campus.
EaglePrint
The university-wide wireless printing system accessible via student ID cards.
EmoryCard
The official student identification card used for building access, dining, and library services.
nutridish_on_campus
Nutridish On Campus
The ESC
The Emory Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and meetings.
White Hall
A primary classroom building known for its large lecture halls.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Term 2 2026 runs Jun 6, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
16 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.

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Worth a look

Student Representative Council (SRC)

The representative body for students at Emeris (formerly IIE MSA). The SRC acts as a liaison between the student body and the university administration, advocating for student rights and assisting with academic and funding issues.

Regular commitment

Source: public campus page · Verified 1 month ago

Emeris Basketball Club

Plays on the two multi-sport basketball and volleyball courts on campus.

Tryout required

Source: emeris.ac.za · Verified 1 month ago

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Orientation Week (O'Week)

A week-long event for first-year students to facilitate a seamless transition to campus life. Includes information sessions, campus tours, ice-breaker activities, and social events like trips and on-campus fun days.

Drop in any time

Source: public campus page · Verified 1 month ago

Resources & spaces

Campus Library

A well-equipped three-story library on the Ruimsig campus providing academic resources and study spaces for students.

Open to all

Source: emeris.ac.za · Verified 1 month ago

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Life in Johannesburg for Emeris Students

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

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Roodepoort Bus System, Roodepoort Rail System

Nearest Airports

Roodepoort Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

51.2°F

Avg Snowfall

36.4 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

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On-Campus Student Parking

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Campus News

Latest updates from Emeris

Emeris Waterfall hosts Built to be Legends student event

The event focused on personal growth, resilience, and meaningful connection, featuring insights from alumni and professional counsellors to help students navigate life's challenges.

Sep 15, 2026

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Emeris Ruimsig Collaborates With My Walk This Mandela Day

Emeris Ruimsig partnered with My Walk and other organizations to host a fundraising 5km walk to provide durable school shoes made from recycled medical waste for children in need.

Jul 1, 2026

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Emeris Sandton Opens Its Doors To The Next Generation Of South Africa's Leaders

The new R420 million mega-campus in Sandton officially opened, consolidating Varsity College and Vega School under the Emeris brand to serve up to 13,000 students.

Feb 3, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Emeris

Assessment Week 2 and 3 (Term 2)

September 21, 2026

Emeris Ruimsig Campus

Scheduled assessment period for Term 2 lectures across various faculties including Commerce, Humanities, and Science and Technology.

Scholarship Application Deadline

September 30, 2026

Online / All Campuses

Final day for interested individuals to apply for Emeris scholarships for the 2027 academic year.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Emeris

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Residence 1

Room types: Four-bedroom apartment

Residence 2

Room types: Four-bedroom apartment

Residence 3

Room types: Four-bedroom apartment

Residence 4

Room types: Six-bedroom apartment

Residences 1, 2 and 3

Room types: four-bedroom apartments

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@emeris.fr

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