Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans concerts, movies, and major campus events.
- CFA
- The Chick-fil-A express location found in the Cohen Student Union.
- Cohen
- The food court located within the Cohen Student Union, featuring national brands like Chick-fil-A.
D
- Dirty Birds
- The official name of the FGCU student fan section for all athletic teams.
- Dunk City
- A popular nickname for FGCU and its basketball program, originating from the 2013 NCAA tournament run.
E
- Eagle Bucks
- A debit-like account on the EagleID used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner merchants.
- Eagle ID
- The physical or digital student identification card required for campus life.
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location in the Cohen Student Union, a popular breakfast spot.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a currency included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a tax-free currency included with meal plans specifically for on-campus dining.
- FSL
- Fraternity & Sorority Life, the collective term for Greek letter organizations on campus.
H
- Howard
- Dining options located in Howard Hall, often used by students for quick meals between classes.
- Howard Hall
- The administrative building that houses a secondary Chick-fil-A location.
N
- NLV
- North Lake Village, an apartment-style residential area located on the campus lake for upperclassmen.
- North Lake
- North Lake Village, an apartment-style housing complex typically for upperclassmen located near the campus lake.
- North Village
- An upperclassman housing area located near the campus lakefront, often called NoVi.
- NoVi
- North Village, the residential area primarily for upperclassmen.
R
- RHA
- Resident Housing Association, the organization representing the interests of students living in campus housing.
S
- SG
- Student Government, the official representative body for the FGCU student population.
- SoVi
- South Village, the primary residential area for first-year students consisting of five suite-style buildings.
- SoVi Dining
- The main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in South Village.
T
- The Beach
- The sandy waterfront area at North Village on Lake Como used for recreation and water sports.
- The Boardwalk
- The scenic wooden walkway through the nature preserve that connects North Lake Village to the main academic core.
- The Boardwalk
- The scenic nature trail and walkway connecting North Village to the main campus.
- The Boardwalk
- The dining facility located in North Village offering convenience items and prepared meals.
- The CC
- The Cohen Student Union food court, housing national brands like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express.
- The Cohen
- The Cohen Student Union, which houses the main food court including Chick-fil-A and Panda Express.
- The Lib
- Common student shorthand for the FGCU Library.
- The Loop
- FGCU Lake Parkway, the main circular road that encompasses the academic core of the campus.
- The Marketplace
- A convenience store and deli located in North Lake Village.
- The Nest
- The nickname for Alico Arena, specifically when it is filled with students during athletic events.
- The Perch
- A dining location situated in Howard Hall.
- The Reef
- A common reference to the dining and social hub area within the North Village complex.
U
- UPD
- University Police Department, the on-campus law enforcement agency.
W
- West Village
- An apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen, often called WestVi.
- WestVi
- West Village, an upperclassman apartment complex located near the solar field.
- Wings Up
- The official hand sign and rallying cry of FGCU students, involving crossing thumbs to mimic an eagle.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alico
- Alico Arena, the university's primary venue for basketball games and major campus events.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Cohen
- Cohen Student Union, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Eagle Bucks
- A prepaid account on the EagleID used for laundry, printing, and at participating off-campus merchants.
- Eagle Cash
- A declining balance account on the EagleID that can be used for laundry, printing, and on-campus dining.
- Eagle Express
- The campus shuttle system that transports students between residential villages and the main academic campus.
- Eagle Link
- The online platform used to discover student organizations, track involvement, and find campus events.
- EagleID
- The official student identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Flex Dollars
- Dining funds included with meal plans that can be used at any on-campus food outlet.
- Gulfline
- The primary online portal used by students for course registration, financial aid, and personal records.
- LeeTran
- The public transit system (Route 60 and 190) that connects the FGCU campus to the surrounding Fort Myers area.
- Lutgert
- Lutgert Hall, the building housing the Lutgert College of Business.
- Merwin
- Merwin Hall, an academic building used for various departments and faculty offices.
- Reed
- Reed Hall, an academic building primarily used for the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Seidler
- Seidler Hall, the main facility for science laboratories and STEM-related lectures.
- Service Learning
- The mandatory 80-hour community service requirement for graduation.
- sovi_dining
- SoVi Dining
- Sugden
- Sugden Hall, the home of the School of Resort & Hospitality Management.
- The Cohen
- The Cohen Student Union, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Rec
- The University Recreation & Wellness Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus system that transports students between South Village, North Lake, and the main academic buildings.
- the_boardwalk
- The Boardwalk
- Veo
- The brand of shared electric scooters and bikes available for rent across campus via a mobile app.
- Whitaker
- Whitaker Hall, a primary academic building for science and mathematics courses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 37 approved campus terms and 26 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.