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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Trimester 2 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
11 entries Jul 13 → Oct 4, 2026
Trimester 2 2026 Relevant now
Jul 13 → Aug 23, 2026
Teaching Period 4 2026
Nov 2 → Feb 3, 2027
Trimester 3 2026
Jan 4 → Jan 31, 2027
Teaching Period 1 2027
Mar 1 → Jun 23, 2027
Trimester 1 2027
Mar 1 → Apr 30, 2027
Teaching Period 2 2027
May 4 → Jun 14, 2027
Teaching Period 3 2027
Jul 12 → Oct 3, 2027
Trimester 2 2027
Jul 12 → Aug 22, 2027
Teaching Period 4 2027
Nov 1 → Feb 2, 2028
Trimester 3 2027
Feb 28 → Jun 21, 2028
Trimester 1 2028
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B C G O S T U B
BK Bellenden Ker, a residential college located on the Nathan campus. C
Census The Census Date, the critical deadline for students to withdraw from courses without financial or academic penalty. G
G's G's Restaurant, a popular dining spot located at the Nathan campus.
GUPSA Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association, representing postgraduate and research students.
GUSC Griffith University Sport College, which supports student-athletes.
GUV Griffith University Village, the primary student accommodation at the Gold Coast campus. O
O-Week Orientation Week, the week of social events and inductions before the start of a trimester. S
SRC Student Representative Council, the body representing undergraduate student interests.
Student Guild The primary student organization at the Gold Coast campus providing services and advocacy. T
T1/T2/T3 Shorthand for Trimester 1, 2, or 3, referring to the university's three-term academic calendar.
The Cafe Commonly refers to the Cafe on Library Lane at the Gold Coast campus.
The Hill The steep walking path leading from the bus station up to the main Nathan campus buildings.
The Link A major food and retail precinct at the Gold Coast campus containing various cafes and shops.
The Res General shorthand for the on-campus residential colleges at the Nathan or Mt Gravatt campuses. U
Uni Bar The main social hub and bar located on both the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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G-Link The light rail system that connects the Gold Coast campus to Southport, Surfers Paradise, and Broadbeach.
G01 The Clinical Sciences building at the Gold Coast campus.
G11 The Learning Commons and Library building at the Gold Coast campus.
G42 The Griffith Business School building on the Gold Coast campus.
Griffith App The official mobile application used for campus maps, digital ID, and transport updates.
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Intercampus Bus The free shuttle service provided for students and staff traveling between the Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses.
Learning@Griffith The university's online learning management system (Canvas) where course materials and grades are hosted.
MyGriffith The central student portal used for enrollment, viewing timetables, and managing administrative tasks.
N53 The Willett Centre, which houses the main library and student services at the Nathan campus.
N78 The Sir Samuel Griffith Centre at the Nathan campus, known for its environmental credentials.
the_commons_deli The Commons Deli Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Trimester 2 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 15 approved campus terms and 14 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Griffith University
Griffith student tower adds 460 beds for on-campus living at the Gold Coast A new student accommodation tower has opened at the Gold Coast campus, increasing capacity to nearly 1,000 beds to ease housing pressure for students.
Aug 24, 2026
Read More Griffith expanding its health technology footprint Construction has begun on the Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation Centre (HATRIC) in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
Aug 6, 2026
Read More Griffith Rises to 2nd Globally, 1st Nationally in Ratings Griffith University has been ranked as one of the world's top two universities for impact and the number one spot in Australia in the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings.
Aug 9, 2026
Read More Active incident response at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus following a vehicle fire and asbestos dispersal on July 30; remediation works and exclusion zones remained in place as of August 10, 2026. Active incident response at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus following a vehicle fire and asbestos dispersal on July 30; remediation works and exclusion zones remained in place as of August 10, 2026.
Read More National AusAlert Test conducted on July 27, 2026, to test the new emergency warning system on mobile devices across campus. National AusAlert Test conducted on July 27, 2026, to test the new emergency warning system on mobile devices across campus.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Griffith University
Tuesday Cook Up September 1, 2026
Enjoy a free chef-prepared meal every Tuesday evening at the Cantina. A great way to catch up with friends or meet new people before heading home.
Balancing Elite Sport with University Study Webinar September 9, 2026
Discover how Griffith Sports College supports elite student-athletes. Featuring insights from experts and Olympic gold medallist Shayna Jack.
IFSA Summer Programs Information Session September 17, 2026
Information session for students interested in short-term overseas study, volunteer experiences, and internships through IFSA.
Volunteer Awards 2026 September 18, 2026
An evening event to recognize and celebrate the contributions of student volunteers at the Gold Coast campus.
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