Academic calendar
Fall 2026 6-week Section E runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 12-week Section Q
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2026 8-week Section Y
- Summer 2026 6-week Section F
- Summer 2026 3-week Section 5
- Fall 2026 3-week Section 2
- Fall 2026 6-week Section ERelevant now
- Fall 2026 8-week Section X
- Fall 2026 10-week Section S
- Fall 2026 12-week Section U
- Fall 2026 12-week Section RFall 2026 15-week Section V
- Fall 2026 12-week Section QFall 2026 15-week Section DFall 2026 8-week Section Y
- Fall 2026 16-week Section KFall 2026 18-week Dissertation
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 3-week Section 3
- Fall 2026 3-week Section 4
- Fall 2026 10-week Section T
- Fall 2026 6-week Section F
- Fall 2026 8-week Section Z
- Fall 2026 3-week Section 5
- Fall 2026 3-week Section 6
- Fall 2026 6-week Section H
- Fall 2026 3-week Section 7
- Spring 2027 3-week Section 2
- Spring 2027 6-week Section E
- Spring 2027 8-week Section X
- Spring 2027 10-week Section S
- Spring 2027 12-week Section U
- Spring 2027 8-week Section Y
- Spring 2027 12-week Section RSpring 2027 15-week Section V
- Spring 2027 12-week Section QSpring 2027 15-week Section D
- Spring 2027Spring 2027 16-week Section KSpring 2027 18-week Dissertation
- Spring 2027 3-week Section 3
- Spring 2027 3-week Section 4
- Spring 2027 10-week Section T
- Spring 2027 6-week Section F
- Spring 2027 3-week Section 5
- Spring 2027 8-week Section Z
- Spring 2027 3-week Section 6
- Spring 2027 6-week Section H
- Spring 2027 3-week Section 7
- Summer 2027 3-week Section 2
- Summer 2027 6-week Section ESummer 2027 8-week Section X
- Summer 2027 10-week Section S
- Summer 2027 12-week Section Q
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 3-week Section 3
- Summer 2027 8-week Section Y
- Summer 2027 3-week Section 4
- Summer 2027 6-week Section F
- Summer 2027 3-week Section 5
Campus language
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- 3+1
- Refers to the popular transfer program where students complete three years at a community college and one year at Franklin.
A
- Academic Travel
- The signature 10-14 day experiential learning trips integrated into the curriculum.
- Accelerated
- Refers to Franklin's intensive 6-week or 12-week course formats, which are faster than traditional semesters.
- ACM
- Association for Computing Machinery (Student Chapter)
- Airone
- A campus residence hall located near the main academic buildings.
B
- BlueQuill
- The university's legacy custom learning management system, still frequently referenced by alumni and long-term students.
C
- Cyber Cafe
- The primary on-campus dining and coffee area located within Phillips Hall.
D
- Da Vinci
- A residence hall named after the artist, located in the Sorengo area and often housing upperclassmen.
F
- Falcon Card
- The student ID card used as a debit card for all on-campus meal plans and dining.
- Falcon's Nest
- A central student lounge and social area on campus.
- Finish Line
- A term frequently used by students and staff referring to the university's focus on degree completion and the 'Finish Line' scholarship.
- Franklin
- Common shorthand used by students to refer to the university as a whole.
- Franklin Blue
- The official school color, frequently used in campus branding and student spirit wear.
- Franklin Standard
- A term used by students to describe the university's strict adherence to APA formatting and high academic writing expectations.
- FUNSA
- Franklin University Nursing Student Association
- FUS
- Common abbreviation for Franklin University Switzerland.
G
- Giardino
- A student residence hall known for its garden setting and proximity to the Sorengo campus buildings.
- Grotto
- Refers to local Ticinese restaurants where students often eat off-campus to experience local Swiss-Italian culture.
- GSA
- Global Student Association, an organization focused on international student support and cultural exchange.
L
- LDV
- Leonardo Da Vinci, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
N
- New A/B/C
- Shorthand for the three newer residence hall wings (New A, New B, and New C).
- North Campus
- Shorthand for the North Campus Dining Hall, the main cafeteria-style dining room.
- NSLS
- National Society of Leadership and Success
O
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the department managing housing, clubs, and student services.
P
- Panascia
- A residence hall located near the Sorengo campus, typically housing first-year students.
- Panera
- A student residence hall at Franklin University Switzerland.
R
- RA
- Resident Assistant, a student leader living in the dorms to support residents.
S
- SAB
- Student Advisory Board, the main body representing student interests to university leadership.
- SGA
- Student Government Association
- SHRM
- Society for Human Resource Management; the student chapter for HR professionals.
T
- The Bridge
- The enclosed glass skywalk over Town Street that connects the main campus buildings, allowing students to cross without going outside.
- The Cafe
- The primary food service area located on the first floor of Phillips Hall.
- The Falcon
- Common shorthand for the Falcon Nest dining facility located on the Kaletsch campus.
- The Franklin Method
- A term used to describe the university's specific curriculum design focused on working professionals.
- The Grotto
- The 'grab and go' eatery on the Kaletsch Campus, serving burgers, pasta, and snacks.
- The Hill
- The steep walking path between the Sorengo and Kaletsch campuses; a daily physical challenge for students.
- The Hub
- The student lounge and social space located on the first floor of Phillips Hall.
- The Lake
- Refers to Lake Lugano, the central landmark near campus where students gather for recreation.
- The Nest
- Short for The Falcon Nest, the primary on-campus dining hall and student social hub.
- The Portal
- Common shorthand for MyFranklin, the central student dashboard and gateway to all university services.
- The Walk
- A common reference to the commencement ceremony and the physical processional during graduation.
- Travel
- Short for Academic Travel, the university's signature credit-bearing study trips that take place every semester.
- Tutte le Strade
- The name of the university's first-year orientation program.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alumni
- Alumni Hall, used for administrative offices and university events.
- Arcobaleno
- The regional student bus pass providing discounted travel in the Lugano/Sorengo zone.
- Blue Card
- The official Franklin University student identification card required for campus access and library services.
- BlueQuill
- The university's former proprietary LMS; still occasionally referenced by long-term students or in legacy documentation.
- Bursar
- The office where students pay fees and load additional funds onto their Falcon Cards.
- Canvas
- The current learning management system used for all online and hybrid course delivery.
- CGS
- The Center for Graduate Studies, the building dedicated to master's and doctoral level programs.
- Fisher
- Fisher Hall, a campus building used for academic and administrative purposes.
- Fowler
- The Fowler Memorial Library, the main research and study facility on campus.
- Franklin Card
- The official student identification card used for campus access and identification.
- FranklinLive!
- The term for synchronous, live online class sessions conducted via web conferencing software.
- Frasch
- Frasch Hall, an academic building containing classrooms and faculty offices.
- Gateway
- The Gateway Center, the primary hub for student services and enrollment.
- Kaletsch
- The Kaletsch Campus, one of the two main areas of the university grounds.
- LAC
- Lowerre Academic Center, the primary hub for classrooms and faculty offices.
- Learning Commons
- The combined facility in Phillips Hall that houses the library, testing center, and tutoring services.
- McNeely
- The McNeely Center of Ideas & Imagination, housing the fitness center and common spaces.
- myFranklin
- The central online portal for students to access grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
- Nationwide Library
- The main university library, often referred to simply as 'The Library'.
- Nielsen
- Nielsen Hall, a major academic building on the Kaletsch campus housing classrooms and faculty offices.
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- OhioHealth Grant Medical Center Cafeteria (Partner)
- Permesso
- The Swiss residency permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) that all international students must obtain and carry.
- Phillips
- Phillips Hall, the main academic building housing the library and learning center.
- ProctorU
- The third-party online service used for monitored/proctored examinations in online courses.
- Reception
- The central desk at Via Ponte Tresa 29 where students retrieve packages and large mail.
- ResLife
- The Office of Residence Life, the department responsible for housing assignments and campus living standards.
- Self-Service
- The specific tool within the student portal used for managing financial aid and official records.
- Session 1 / Session 2
- The convention for the two distinct 6-week or 8-week terms within a standard semester.
- Sorengo
- The Sorengo Campus, the second main campus area which houses several dormitories and student services.
- SSC
- The Student Service Center, the central office for registration, billing, and financial aid assistance.
- Student ID
- Required for physical access to campus buildings and for using services at the Learning Commons.
- SwissPass
- The national rail card used for half-fare discounts on Swiss trains and postal buses.
- The Shuttle
- The campus van service that runs on a fixed schedule to transport students between the two main campuses.
- TLC
- The Learning Center, which provides tutoring, testing services, and academic support.
- Tone
- The Tone Athletic Center, the university's main fitness and sports facility.
- Welcome Center
- The first point of contact for student services, located in Phillips Hall for in-person assistance.
- Workday
- The administrative system used by students for personal records, payroll (for student workers), and institutional data.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 6-week Section E runs Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 37 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.