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Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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B
- Biz Booth
- The central FSU service desk where students buy event tickets, bus passes, and get general info.
- Biz Booth
- The FSU-run kiosk in the Student Centre used for purchasing event tickets, snacks, and bus pass inquiries.
C
- C&B
- The Carvery & Bakery, a popular dining spot for sandwiches and artisan goods located in the J Building.
- CCR
- Co-Curricular Record, an official document tracking a student's non-academic involvement and volunteerism.
- CD's
- CD's Coffee Bar, a quick-service coffee and snack spot located in Forwell Hall.
- Comedy College
- A mildly derogatory local nickname for the school.
F
- Falcon
- Falcon House, one of the four traditional residence buildings on the main campus.
- Falcon Fest
- An annual campus festival and orientation event named after the college's athletic teams.
- Falcon/Peregrine
- The older traditional residence buildings, often grouped together in student comparisons regarding age and amenities.
- FANCard
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for everything from laundry to bus fare.
- FNC
- First Nations Centre, providing support and community for Indigenous students.
- FOL
- FanshaweOnline, the mandatory D2L-based learning management system for all course materials.
- FOL
- FanshaweOnline, the college's learning management system and student portal.
- FSU
- Fanshawe Student Union, the organization representing student interests and running campus events.
- Fuel
- Fuel Shack, a quick-service eatery located within the Student Union area.
- Funshawe
- A common, sometimes ironic nickname for the college used by students and locals.
I
- IIL
- Institute of Indigenous Learning, which provides academic and cultural support for Indigenous students.
- Interrobang
- The official student newspaper, often referred to by students simply as 'the Bang'.
- ISO
- International Student Office, the hub for study permits, international orientation, and support.
K
- Kestrel
- Kestrel House, the fourth traditional residence building in the main housing complex.
- Kestrel Court
- The townhouse-style residence complex located on the perimeter of the main campus.
L
- LEAP
- Language Excellence and Academic Preparation, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
- Live Cafe
- A dining spot located in the Innovation Village/Library area.
- LTC
- London Transit Commission, the city's bus service which students access via their FANCard.
M
- Merlin
- Merlin House, a traditional residence building named after the bird of prey.
O
- Oasis
- The main food court located in B Building, featuring various fast-food and healthy options.
P
- Peregrine
- Peregrine House, a traditional residence building on the London campus.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the official term for student-run clubs sanctioned by the FSU.
S
- SAC
- Student Administrative Council, the elected board of directors that governs the FSU.
- Saffron
- A student-run fine dining restaurant operated by the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts.
- Saffron's
- A fine-dining restaurant on campus where culinary students prepare and serve meals to the public.
- Sex Toy Bingo
- A long-standing and famous FSU event featuring bingo games with adult-themed prizes.
- Special Constables
- The campus security team, who are sworn peace officers with specific authorities on college property.
T
- The Biz
- Common shorthand for the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business.
- The Chef's Table
- The student-run restaurant and cafe located at the London Downtown Campus.
- The Falcon
- The official mascot of the college, often used to refer to school spirit or athletic teams.
- The Forest City
- The widely used nickname for London, Ontario, the home of Fanshawe's main campus.
- The Fuel Stop
- A quick-service grab-and-go food location found within the campus.
- The Interrobang
- The official student newspaper of Fanshawe College.
- The Junction
- The high-traffic food court and meeting area located at the intersection of the D, E, and F buildings.
- The Nest
- A dedicated student lounge and collaboration space located within the F building.
- The Nest
- The FSU-operated convenience store in the Student Centre for snacks and small groceries.
- The Shack
- The Out Back Shack, the primary student-run pub and restaurant located in the Student Union Building.
- The Square
- Refers to the area around the Downtown Campus (Dundas Place) where arts students congregate.
- The Wellness
- The Student Wellness Centre, often used to refer to the campus gym and fitness facilities.
- The X
- 106.9 The X, the campus radio station run by students in the broadcasting programs.
- The X
- 106.9 The X (CIXX-FM), the campus radio station staffed by broadcasting students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Building
- The main building complex, often referred to simply by its letter (A, B, C, etc.).
- B Building
- The central hub of the London campus, housing the FSU, Oasis, and many student services.
- Biz Booth
- The FSU's central service desk in the Student Centre for tickets, bus pass issues, and general inquiries.
- Blended
- A course delivery mode that requires students to attend both in-person labs/lectures and online sessions.
- booster_juice
- Booster Juice
- CATT
- The Centre for Applied Transportation Technologies, a specialized campus for automotive and aviation programs.
- CDPA
- The Centre for Digital and Performing Arts, a downtown facility for creative industry programs.
- D Building
- The main administrative and service hub of the London campus, housing the Registrar and a large cafeteria.
- FANCard
- The official student ID card, used for meal plans, building access, and as a bus pass.
- FANCard Office
- The location in E Building where students must go to get their initial ID or replacements.
- Fanshawe Open House
- Major recruitment events where the campus is open for tours and program demonstrations.
- FOL
- FanshaweOnline, the primary web portal for accessing course materials, grades, and college communications.
- Forwell Hall
- The large multi-purpose event space in the Student Centre used for concerts and major FSU events.
- Innovation Village
- The new central physical and digital hub for collaboration and research at the heart of the campus.
- J Building
- The Student Wellness Centre, which contains the campus gym, fitness facilities, and the pharmacy.
- LDB
- The London Downtown Building, home to the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts.
- LTC
- London Transit Commission; students use their FANCard as a universal bus pass for the city transit system.
- LTC Pass
- The unlimited city bus pass integrated into the FANCard for full-time students.
- M Building
- The Manufacturing and Aviation building, primarily used for trades and technical programs.
- MyFanshawe
- The administrative student portal used for managing tuition, registration, and official documents.
- oasis
- Oasis
- SC
- The Student Centre, a major campus hub containing the Oasis food court and the Biz Booth.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- SUB
- The Student Union Building, the central hub for student government and the Out Back Shack.
- SUB / SC
- The Student Union Building or Student Centre, the main social hub housing the FSU and Oasis.
- T Building
- The Technology building, housing labs and classrooms for applied sciences and engineering.
- The Atrium
- The James A. Colvin Atrium in B Building, a high-traffic area for studying and student gatherings.
- The Junction
- The central intersection area on the main campus where buildings D, E, and F meet.
- The Sharing Shop
- A student-run service providing free food, clothing, and hygiene items to students in need.
- the_out_back_shack
- The Out Back Shack
- tim_hortons_junction
- Tim Hortons (Junction)
- WebAdvisor
- The online portal used for checking grades, tuition balances, and official tax forms.
- Workday
- The administrative platform used by students for registration and personal information management.
- Y Building
- The Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, located at the London International Airport.
- Z Building
- The Centre for Digital and Performance Arts, located in downtown London away from the main campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 47 approved campus terms and 35 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.