Academic calendar
Spring 2026 Full Semester runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring 2026 Full SemesterRelevant now
- Spring 2026 Block 2
- Fall 2026 Block 1
- Fall 2026 Full Semester
- Fall 2026 Block 2
Campus language
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D
- Devo
- Short for Devotional, the weekly Tuesday spiritual gathering for students and faculty.
E
- ECSA
- Ensign College Student Association, the student government and leadership body.
- Endorsement
- The Ecclesiastical Endorsement, a required certification from a religious leader for enrollment.
I
- Institute
- The Salt Lake Institute of Religion, referring to the religious classes taken by students or the building where they are held.
L
- LDSSA
- Latter-day Saint Student Association, the organization coordinating religious and social activities.
N
- North Temple
- North Temple Square, a common apartment complex for students located adjacent to the campus.
S
- SA
- Student Association, the primary student government and activities organization.
- SAA
- Student Alumni Association, an organization connecting current students with graduates.
- SBO
- Student Body Officers, the elected student leaders within the Student Association.
- SSS
- Student Success Center, the hub for academic advising, tutoring, and career services.
T
- The 9th
- 9th East Lofts at Bennion Center, a frequent housing choice for students commuting to the Triad Center.
- The BC
- A lingering nickname referring to the school's former name, LDS Business College.
- The Block
- Refers to the downtown Salt Lake City area surrounding the campus, including Temple Square and City Creek.
- The Cafe
- The Ensign College Cafe, the primary on-campus dining location in the Triad Center.
- The Code
- Refers to the Honor Code, the specific behavioral and dress standards students agree to follow.
- The Commons
- The student lounge and eating area where students gather for meals and socializing.
- The Landing
- The Landing at 4th, an apartment complex frequently used by Ensign College students.
- The Marq
- The Marq at 1600, a popular apartment complex for students located near campus.
- The Plaza
- Plaza Terrace, a popular off-campus student housing apartment complex located near the school.
- The Square
- Temple Square, the historic area adjacent to campus that serves as a common landmark and hangout for students.
- The Wall
- A designated social area or specific meeting spot within the Triad Center commons.
- The Wyatt
- The Wyatt, a common apartment complex for students that is part of the college's approved housing list.
- Triad Food Court
- The commercial food court within the Triad Center complex, frequently used by students for off-campus variety.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Block
- A 7-week intensive course format; the semester is divided into Block 1 and Block 2.
- Building 3
- The specific building within the Triad Center where the majority of academic classrooms are located.
- Building 4
- The specific building within the Triad Center where the majority of Ensign College classrooms and offices are located.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used for all course assignments and grades.
- North Building
- The specific wing of the Triad Center where the majority of classrooms and student services are located.
- OneCard
- The official Ensign College student identification card used for building access and services.
- OneStop
- The centralized service desk for handling registration, financial aid, and tuition payments.
- Stellar
- The student information system and portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
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- Summit Grill
- The 4th Floor
- The specific floor in the Triad Center housing the library, tutoring, and main study areas.
- The Hub
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- The ID
- The physical student identification card required for building access after hours and for using campus services.
- The Lab
- The computer labs located within the campus used for technical and design courses.
- The Library
- The Ensign College Library, located on the second floor of the main campus building.
- The Triad
- The Triad Center, the urban office complex that houses the entire Ensign College campus.
- The Wall
- The physical or digital posting area for campus jobs, housing leads, and student announcements.
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- The Outpost (Bookstore)
- Trax
- The light rail system used by students to commute, with the 'Arena' station being the closest stop.
- UTA Pass
- The transit pass provided to students that allows for unlimited use of SLC buses and TRAX trains.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Spring 2026 Full Semester runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 19 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.