Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- First Half of Summer 2027
- Full Summer Term 2027
- Second Half of Summer Term 2027
Campus language
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B
- Binford
- Binford Hall, a traditional residence hall often housing first-year students.
- Bryan
- Bryan Hall, a residence hall located near the campus lake.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.
- CAPE
- Career, Academic, and Personal Exploration, the office for professional advising and career services.
F
- Fighting Quakers
- A tongue-in-cheek nickname for the college's athletic teams, playing on the irony of 'fighting' Quakers.
- Founders
- Shorthand for Founders Dining Hall, the main campus eatery.
G
- GSBA
- Guilford Student Body Association, the primary student government organization.
H
- Hobbs
- Mary Hobbs Hall, a historic residence hall on the northwest corner of the Quad.
- HUG
- Hispanos Unidos de Guilford, a student organization promoting Hispanic and Latino culture.
M
- Milner
- Milner Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
O
- OSLE
- Office of Student Leadership & Engagement, which oversees clubs and campus involvement.
P
- P-SAFE
- Public Safety, the campus security and emergency services department.
- Pay It Forward
- A student-led meal swipe sharing program designed to combat food insecurity on campus.
Q
- Quakers
- The official nickname for Guilford students and athletic teams, reflecting the school's Quaker heritage.
R
- Rachel's
- Shorthand for Rachel's Rose Cottage, an on-campus coffee shop and cafe.
S
- Shore
- Shore Hall, a residence hall located adjacent to Mary Hobbs Hall.
T
- The Caf
- Common student shorthand for the main dining hall in Founders Hall.
- The Grill
- The casual dining venue located in Founders Hall, known for late-night options.
- The Guilfordian
- The long-running student-led newspaper of Guilford College.
W
- WQFS
- The college's student-run independent radio station.
- WTHell?! Con
- A quirky, student-run annual convention (What the Hell Con) featuring gaming and pop culture.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Dining Cash
- A declining balance included with meal plans that can be used at all on-campus dining locations.
- Founders Hall
- The main student center housing the dining hall, the grill, and the bookstore.
- founders_dining_hall_the_cafeteria
- Founders Dining Hall (The Cafeteria)
- G#
- The unique student identification number used for all official college records and transactions.
- Hege
- Hege Academic Commons, which houses the library and student success services.
- J-Term
- January Term, a three-week intensive block of courses held before the spring semester.
- Meal Swipes
- Credits used to enter the main dining hall; first-year residents are typically required to have a high-volume plan.
- Quaker Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and campus spending.
- Quaker Cash
- Versatile funds added to a student ID that can be used at the bookstore, dining hall, and for printing.
- rachel_s_rose_cottage
- Rachel's Rose Cottage
- The Lake
- The campus lake, a popular spot for student gatherings and community events.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn surrounded by academic buildings and residence halls.
- The Woods
- The Guilford Woods, a large forested area on campus used for recreation and outdoor classes.
- the_grill
- The Grill
- TouchNet
- The online portal where students and parents view bills and make tuition payments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 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.