Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session III 2026 (Online and Intensive)
- Summer Session II 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session III 2027 (Online and Intensive)Summer Session III, Online and Intensive 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
Campus language
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A
- Arthur Ave
- The nearby section of the Bronx known as the 'Real Little Italy,' popular for off-campus dining.
- ASILI
- The Black Student Alliance at Fordham University.
B
- Boar's Head
- The deli counter located within the retail dining areas.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major events like Spring Weekend.
- Cosi
- A popular flatbread sandwich shop located within the Lincoln Center campus dining area.
- CSA
- Commuter Students Association, an organization dedicated to students who do not live in university housing.
D
- D-Hole
- A colloquial student term for the basement of the McShane Center where Dagger John's is located.
- Dagger John's
- A retail dining location in the basement of the McShane Campus Center offering late-night food options.
- DCB
- Declining Balance, the tax-free funds included in meal plans used for retail dining on campus.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
E
- Eddie's
- Edward's Parade, the large central green space at Rose Hill used for sunbathing, sports, and graduation.
- Eddies
- Edwards Parade, the large green lawn at the center of Rose Hill used for sunbathing, socializing, and graduation.
F
- FET
- Fordham Experimental Theatre, a student-run club that produces non-traditional theatrical performances.
- Finlay
- Finlay Hall, a residence hall at Rose Hill known for its lofted ceilings and former use as a medical school.
L
- LC
- The standard abbreviation for the Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan.
M
- Marty's
- Martyrs' Court, a freshman residence hall at the Rose Hill campus.
- Martyrs
- Martyrs' Court, a freshman residence hall complex at the Rose Hill campus.
- McKeon
- McKeon Hall, the primary freshman residence hall at the Lincoln Center campus.
- McMahon
- McMahon Hall, the upperclassman and law student apartment-style residence at Lincoln Center.
O
- O'Hare
- O'Hare Hall, a residence hall located near the athletic facilities at Rose Hill.
P
- Pugsley's
- A legendary local pizza shop near the Rose Hill campus known for its unique atmosphere and 'Love' slogan.
R
- Ram Bucks
- Stored value on the student ID card that can be used at on-campus dining and participating off-campus vendors.
- Ram Café
- The primary dining area located in the Lowenstein Building at the Lincoln Center campus.
- Ram Rewards
- Additional funds that can be added to a student ID for use at campus dining and select off-campus vendors.
- Ram Van
- The university-operated shuttle service that transports students between the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.
- RHA
- Residence Halls Association, the student organization representing the interests of on-campus residents.
S
- Salice
- Salice-Conley Hall, an upperclassman residence hall at Rose Hill.
- Spring Weekend
- The biggest social event of the year featuring concerts, comedians, and campus-wide festivities.
T
- The Caf
- The Marketplace, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the McShane Campus Center.
- The Grille
- A late-night dining option at Rose Hill often used for burgers and quick bites.
- The Grotto
- A spiritual site on the Rose Hill campus modeled after the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- The Hill
- A common shorthand reference to the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx.
- The Loop
- The shuttle bus that circles the Rose Hill campus perimeter.
- The Observer
- The award-winning student newspaper for the Lincoln Center campus.
- The Ram
- The university's oldest student-run newspaper, published since 1918.
- The Ram Van
- The university-operated shuttle service that transports students between the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.
- The Tier
- Tierney Hall, a sophomore residence hall at Rose Hill known for its community feel.
- Tierney
- Tierney Hall, a sophomore residence hall at the Rose Hill campus.
U
- Urban
- Urban Kitchen, a popular late-night dining location at the Rose Hill campus.
- Urban Kitchen
- A late-night dining spot located in the basement of O'Hare Hall.
- USG
- United Student Government, the primary representative body for the student population.
W
- WFUV
- Fordham's professional-grade public radio station, staffed largely by student workers and volunteers.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system used by faculty to post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Collins
- Collins Auditorium, the campus theater and home to the philosophy department.
- community_dining_room
- Community Dining Room
- D-Lot
- The main parking lot located on the Rose Hill campus near the athletic facilities.
- DCB
- Declining Cash Balance; tax-free funds included in meal plans for use at campus dining retail locations.
- Dealy
- Dealy Hall, one of the oldest academic buildings at Rose Hill, housing various humanities departments.
- DegreeWorks
- The online academic planning and tracking tool used by students to monitor graduation progress.
- Duo
- The two-factor authentication system required for all students to access university portals and email.
- Fordham Hub
- The online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and checking grades.
- Handshake
- The online platform used by Fordham Career Services for job postings and interview scheduling.
- Keating
- Keating Hall, the iconic Gothic building at Rose Hill housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Larkin
- Larkin Hall, the primary building for biological sciences at Rose Hill.
- Late Night
- Specific dining hours (usually after 9:00 PM) when limited food options are available at Dagger John's.
- Lombardi
- The Lombardi Center, the primary athletic and recreational facility at Rose Hill.
- Lowenstein
- The Leon Lowenstein Center, the main academic and administrative hub of the Lincoln Center campus.
- McShane
- The McShane Campus Center (formerly McGinley), the central hub for student life and dining at Rose Hill.
- mcshane_campus_center_dining
- McShane Campus Center Dining
- Meal Exchange
- A system allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a pre-set combo meal at retail locations.
- Meal Swipes
- The currency used for entry into 'The Caf' or for specific meal deals at retail locations.
- My.Fordham
- The central online portal for student records, class registration, and financial aid.
- Public Safety
- The campus security department responsible for emergency response and gate security.
- Ram Cash
- A debit-like system where funds are loaded onto the student ID for use at laundry, printing, and local vendors.
- Ram Pass
- The digital or physical ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Ram Van
- The university-run shuttle service that transports students between the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.
- ram_cafe
- Ram Cafe
- RamSafe
- The late-night safety shuttle service that provides transportation for students around the Rose Hill campus perimeter.
- The 4 Train
- The nearby NYC Subway line at the 183rd St or Fordham Rd stations used to travel to Manhattan.
- The Plaza
- The elevated outdoor space at the Lincoln Center campus that serves as a central gathering spot.
- the_marketplace
- The Marketplace
- urban_kitchen
- Urban Kitchen
- Via
- The mobile app used by students to book seats on the Ram Van shuttle service.
- Walsh
- The Walsh Family Library, the primary research library at the Rose Hill campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 32 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.