Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for campus entertainment and social programming.
E
- EOF
- Educational Opportunity Fund, a program providing financial and academic support to eligible students.
L
- Lion's Den
- A retail dining spot located in the historic Casino building.
- Lions
- The university mascot and the collective name for the student body.
M
- Maria
- Maria Hall, a residence hall overlooking the Italian and Japanese gardens.
- Mercy
- Mercy Hall, the residence hall typically housing students in the University Honors Program.
R
- Raymond
- The main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Raymond Hall Complex.
- Real Tennis
- A rare, historic form of tennis (also called court tennis) played in the Casino building's specialized court.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a leadership group for student-athletes to relay policy and community service initiatives.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative voice of the GCU student body.
- St. Catherine's
- St. Catherine Hall, the university's newest residence hall, primarily for upper-class students.
- St. Joe's
- St. Joseph Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
T
- The Café
- The Court Café, a late-night dining spot located in the Gavan Student Lounge.
- The Court
- Common shorthand used by students and alumni to refer to Georgian Court University.
- The Den
- The Lion's Den, a retail dining and social space located in the Casino building.
- The Gardens
- A collective term for the university's historic Italian, Japanese, and Formal gardens.
- The Lagoon
- The Sunken Lagoon, a historic and scenic landmark located near the Italian Gardens.
- TRIO
- Student Support Services, a federally funded program providing academic and personal support for eligible students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Birnaum
- Audrey Birnaum Hall, a key academic building housing science labs and classrooms.
- GCU Card
- The official student ID card required for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Jeffries
- Jeffries Hall, the main academic building for the School of Arts and Sciences.
- Kingscote
- A historic building housing the President's office and Institutional Advancement.
- Mercedes
- Mercedes Hall, the building that serves as the Welcome Center and Admissions office.
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- Raymond Dining Hall
- Scully
- The Scully Registration and Finance Center, where students handle registrar and financial aid tasks.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- The Casino
- A historic recreation building housing the Lion's Den, the pool, and the court tennis court; it is not a gambling facility.
- The Gatehouse
- The main security entrance on Ninth Street where students go for ID cards and parking permits.
- The Grotto
- Our Lady of Victory Grotto, a historic campus landmark and common outdoor meeting point.
- The Mansion
- The historic Gould Mansion, which houses administrative offices and serves as a venue for special events.
- The Wellness Center
- The campus facility housing the arena, fitness center, and health and counseling services.
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- The Cafe at Georgian Court (Court Café)
- Wellness Center
- The campus athletic facility located within the Casino building complex, housing the arena and fitness center.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 15 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.