Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027 - First 5-Week Part of Term
- Summer Semester 2027 - First 6-Week Part of Term
- Summer Semester 2027 - 12-Week Part of Term
- Summer Semester 2027 - Second 5-Week Part of Term
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Semester 2028 - First 5-Week Part of Term
- Summer Semester 2028 - First 6-Week Part of Term
- Summer Semester 2028 - 12-Week Part of Term
- Summer Semester 2028 - Second 5-Week Part of Term
Campus language
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Showing 21 of 21 terms
A
- Animas
- Animas Hall, a suite-style residence hall often preferred by upperclassmen for its modern amenities.
- Animas Perks
- The on-campus coffee shop located in the Student Union.
- ASFLC
- Associated Students of Fort Lewis College, the student government body.
B
- Bader-Snyder
- Bader Hall and Snyder Hall, two connected traditional-style residence halls typically housing freshmen.
C
- Camp
- Camp Hall, one of the traditional residence halls on campus.
- Campus in the Sky
- A nickname for FLC referring to its high-elevation location on a mesa overlooking the city.
- Cooper
- Cooper Hall, a residence hall located near the academic buildings.
K
- KDUR
- The college's community and student-run radio station.
M
- Mears
- Mears Hall, a residence hall known for its proximity to the center of campus.
O
- OP
- Outdoor Pursuits, a student-led organization providing outdoor gear rentals and wilderness trips.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the official designation for campus clubs.
S
- San Juan
- The San Juan Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria located in the Student Union.
- Sky Steps
- The steep set of stairs connecting the campus mesa to downtown Durango, often used for exercise.
- Skyhawk Swap
- A meal exchange program allowing students to use a dining hall swipe for a combo meal at retail locations.
- Skyhawks
- The official mascot and the collective name for the FLC student body.
- SUP
- Student Union Productions, the student-led board responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
T
- The Fort
- A common shorthand nickname for Fort Lewis College used by students and locals.
- The Rim
- The edge of the mesa where the campus is situated, offering views of Durango and the La Plata Mountains.
- The Rocket
- The Rocket Grill, a popular campus eatery in the Student Union named after a historic local drive-in theater.
W
- West Hall
- A residence hall featuring L-shaped rooms and shared bathrooms between suites.
Z
- Zia
- The campus location of Zia Taqueria, a local Durango favorite that recently opened in the Student Union.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Berndt
- Berndt Hall, an academic building housing science labs and administrative offices.
- berndt_hall_caf
- Berndt Hall Café
- durango_eats
- Durango Eats
- Noble
- Noble Hall, a major academic building housing various departments and the Disability Services Office.
- Reed
- Reed Library, the primary academic research and study facility on campus.
- san_juan_dining_hall
- San Juan Dining Hall
- Sitter
- Sitter Family Hall, the campus building dedicated to Geosciences and Physics.
- SkyCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Skycash
- A declining balance account on the SkyCard used for on-campus purchases like printing and snacks.
- Skyhawk Station
- The one-stop shop for student business, including registration, financial aid, and billing.
- summit_sips
- Summit Sips
- The SLC
- The Student Life Center, the campus recreation and fitness facility.
- The Union
- The Student Union building, the central hub for dining, student orgs, and the post office.
- theFort
- The central online student portal for accessing grades, schedules, and campus resources.
- Whalen
- Whalen Gymnasium, the main athletic facility for basketball and volleyball.
- Workday
- The administrative software system used by students for course registration and graduation applications.
- zia_taqueria
- Zia Taqueria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 17 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.