Academic calendar
Fall 1st 8-Week 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 IntersessionFall Intersession 2026Intersession 2026Intersession Fall 2026
- Fall 1st 8-Week 2026Fall 1st 8-Week Session 2026Fall 2026 1st 8 WeeksFall 2026 1st 8-WeekFall 2026 1st 8-Week SessionFall 2026 8-Week 1Fall 2026 8W1Relevant now
- Fall 13-Week 2026Fall 13-Week Session 2026Fall 2026 13-WeekFall 2026 13-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-WeekFall 2026 2nd 8-Week SessionFall 2nd 8-Week 2026Fall 2nd 8-Week Session 2026
- Fall 2026 8W2
- Fall 2026 2nd 8 Weeks
- Fall 2026 8-Week 2
- Fall 2026 3-WeekFall 2026 3-Week SessionFall 3-Week 2026Fall 3-Week Session 2026
- Winter Intersession 2026Winter Intersession 2026-2027Winter Intersession 2026-2027 (INT/OLI)
- Spring 2027 IntersessionSpring 2027 Intersession (INT/OLI)Spring 2027 Winter IntersessionSpring 2027 Winter Session / IntersessionSpring Intersession 2027Winter Session 2027
- Winter 2026-2027 Intersession
- Spring 2027 Winter SessionWinter 2026 Session
- Winter 2026-2027 SessionWinter Session 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 1st 8 WeeksSpring 2027 1st 8-WeekSpring 2027 1st 8-Week SessionSpring 2027 8-Week 1Spring 2027 8W1
- Spring 2027 13-Week
- Spring 2027 Full Term
- Spring 2027 3-Week SessionSpring 3-Week 2027
- Spring 1st 8-Week 2027
- Spring 13-Week 2027Spring 2027 13-Week Session
- Spring 2027 8W2
- Spring 2027 2nd 8 WeeksSpring 2027 2nd 8-WeekSpring 2027 8-Week 2Spring 8W2 2027
- Spring 2nd 8-Week 2027
- Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week Session
- Online Summer Session 4 Week 1 2027Summer 2027 1st 4-WeekSummer 2027 1st 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 4-Week 1Summer 2027 4-Week 1 SessionSummer 2027 4-Week Session 1Summer 2027 4-Week Session ISummer 2027 Session 4 Week 1Summer 2027 Session I (4-Week 1)Summer 2027 Session I 4-WeekSummer 4 Week 1 (O41) 2027Summer 4-Week 1 2027Summer Session 4 Week 1 (Online O41) 2027Summer Session 4 Week 1 2027
- Summer 2027 1st 6-WeekSummer 2027 1st 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 Session I 6-Week
- Summer 2027 Session ISummer I 2027Summer Session I 2027
- Summer 2027 1st 8-Week SessionSummer 2027 8-Week 1Summer 2027 8-Week Session 1Summer 2027 Session I 8-Week
- Summer 2027 Full Term
- Online Summer Session 8 Week 1 2027Summer 2027 Session 8 Week 1Summer 8 Week 1 (O81) 2027Summer 8-Week 1 2027Summer Session 8 Week 1 (Online O81) 2027Summer Session 8 Week 1 2027
- Online Summer Session 4 Week 2 2027Summer 2027 2nd 4-WeekSummer 2027 2nd 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 4-Week 2Summer 2027 4-Week 2 SessionSummer 2027 4-Week Session 2Summer 2027 4-Week Session IISummer 2027 Session 4 Week 2Summer 4 Week 2 (O42) 2027Summer 4-Week 2 2027Summer Session 4 Week 2 (Online O42) 2027Summer Session 4 Week 2 2027
- Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week
- Summer 2027 2nd 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 2nd 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 Session II 6-Week
- Summer 2027 2nd 6-Week
- Summer 2027 Session IISummer II 2027Summer Session II 2027
- Online Summer Session 4 Week 3 2027Summer 2027 3rd 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 4-Week 3Summer 2027 4-Week 3 SessionSummer 2027 4-Week Session 3Summer 2027 4-Week Session IIISummer 2027 4th 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 Session 4 Week 3Summer 2027 Session II 4-WeekSummer 4 Week 3 (O43) 2027Summer 4 Week 3 (Online O43) 2027Summer 4-Week 3 2027Summer Session 4 Week 3 (Online O43) 2027Summer Session 4 Week 3 2027
- Fall 2027 1st 8 WeeksFall 2027 8-Week 1Fall 2027 8W1Fall 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 8W2
- Fall 2027 2nd 8 WeeksFall 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Fall 2027 8-Week 2
- Winter Intersession 2027Winter Intersession 2027-2028Winter Intersession 2027-2028 (INT/OLI)
- Spring 2028 1st 8 WeeksSpring 2028 8-Week 1Spring 2028 8W1Spring 2028 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 8W2
- Spring 2028 2nd 8 WeeksSpring 2028 8-Week 2Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Session
- Online Summer Session 4 Week 1 2028Summer 2028 4-Week 1Summer 4 Week 1 (O41) 2028Summer Session 4 Week 1 (Online O41) 2028Summer Session 4 Week 1 2028
- Summer I 2028Summer Session I 2028
- Summer Full Term 2028
- Online Summer Session 8 Week 1 2028Summer 8 Week 1 (O81) 2028Summer Session 8 Week 1 (Online O81) 2028Summer Session 8 Week 1 2028
- Online Summer Session 4 Week 2 2028Summer 2028 4-Week 2Summer 4 Week 2 (O42) 2028Summer Session 4 Week 2 (Online O42) 2028Summer Session 4 Week 2 2028
- Summer II 2028Summer Session II 2028
- Online Summer Session 4 Week 3 2028Summer 2028 4-Week 3Summer 4 Week 3 (O43) 2028Summer Session 4 Week 3 (Online O43) 2028Summer Session 4 Week 3 2028
Campus language
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B
- Bookmarket
- The Bookmarket Eatery, a popular dining location situated on the ground floor of the Wells Library.
- Briscoe
- Briscoe Quad, a popular residence hall in the Northwest neighborhood known for its athletic-themed floors.
C
- C-Store
- Short for Convenience Store; these are small shops located in residence halls that accept I-Bucks for snacks and essentials.
- Collins
- The Collins Living-Learning Center, known for its historic architecture and artsy community.
- Collins
- The dining hall located within the Collins Living-Learning Center.
- Crimson Cash
- A declining balance account on the student ID used for laundry, printing, and participating off-campus vendors.
D
- Dining Credits
- The currency used on student meal plans to purchase food at campus dining locations.
- Dining Dollars
- The currency loaded onto student IDs specifically for use at campus dining locations.
E
- Eigen
- Eigenmann Hall, a prominent residence hall often used for upperclassmen and learning communities.
- Eigenmann
- Eigenmann Hall, a prominent residence hall often housing upperclassmen and international students.
F
- Forest
- Forest Quadrangle, a large residence hall on the southeast side of campus housing the Woodland dining hall.
- Forest Dining
- The Eatery at Forest, a major dining hall in the Southeast neighborhood.
G
- Goodbody
- Goodbody Eatery, a dining location in the Wells Quad area known for its diverse food options.
- Goodbody Eatery
- A dining location in Goodbody Hall known for its variety of food options.
- GPSG
- Graduate and Professional Student Government, representing the interests of post-grad students.
- Gresham
- The Gresham Food Court, the main dining facility for the Northwest neighborhood (Foster and McNutt).
- Grubhub
- The mobile app used by students to order food from all IU Bloomington campus dining locations.
H
- Hoosier
- The official term for an IU student, alumnus, or fan.
I
- I-Bucks
- The student term for Dining Dollars, the currency loaded onto a CrimsonCard for use at campus eateries.
- IDS
- The Indiana Daily Student, the university's award-winning, editorially independent student newspaper.
- IUDM
- Indiana University Dance Marathon, the largest student-run organization on campus which raises money for Riley Hospital for Children.
- IUSF
- Indiana University Student Foundation, the organization that organizes the Little 500.
- IUSG
- Indiana University Student Government, the student body's representative organization.
K
- Kirkwood
- Kirkwood Avenue, the main street leading from the Sample Gates into downtown Bloomington, famous for its bars and restaurants.
L
- Late Night
- Refers to dining locations that stay open late, such as the Wright Quad food court or certain C-Stores.
- Little 5
- The Little 500, an iconic annual bicycle race and the largest collegiate bike race in the United States.
M
- McNutt
- McNutt Quadrangle, a residence hall in the Northwest neighborhood popular among business students.
R
- Read
- Read Hall, a residence hall known for its proximity to the Jacobs School of Music and its music-themed floors.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living in campus housing.
S
- Showalter
- Showalter Fountain, a central campus landmark located in the Fine Arts Plaza.
T
- Teter
- Teter Quadrangle, a centrally located residence hall complex near the Hodge Hall business building.
- The Arb
- The Arboretum, a large grassy park in the center of campus used for studying, sunbathing, and intramural sports.
- The Arboretum
- The grassy park area in the center of campus, formerly the site of the old stadium.
- The B-Line
- A popular paved walking and biking trail that runs through downtown Bloomington near campus.
- The Book
- The Bookmarket Eatery, a popular multi-concept food court located inside the Wells Library.
- The Bookmarket
- The popular eatery and coffee shop located on the ground floor of the Herman B Wells Library.
- The C-Store
- Generic term for any on-campus convenience store, such as those in Wright or McNutt.
- The Central
- The Central Neighborhood, including Teter, Wright, and Eigenmann halls.
- The Eatery
- The large buffet-style dining hall located in Forest Quad.
- The Globe
- The international-themed food court located on the ground floor of Wells Library.
- The IMU
- The Indiana Memorial Union, which houses various food court options like The Globe and Whitfield Grill.
- The Jordan
- The Campus River (formerly Jordan River) that flows through the center of campus.
- The Mix
- The salad and hot food bar located within the Northwest and Southeast dining areas.
- The Northwest
- The Northwest Neighborhood, typically referring to the Briscoe, McNutt, and Foster residence halls.
- The Nut
- McNutt Quadrangle, a large North Neighborhood residence hall popular with freshmen.
- The Quarry
- Refers to the local limestone quarries, a popular (though technically restricted) swimming spot for students.
- The Sample Gates
- The stone gates at the intersection of Kirkwood and Indiana Avenues that serve as the symbolic entrance to campus.
- The Show
- The annual major concert event held during the first week of the fall semester.
- The Showalter
- Showalter Fountain, a central landmark in the Fine Arts Plaza often used as a meeting spot.
- The Southeast
- The Southeast Neighborhood, encompassing Forest, Read, Spruce, and Willkie halls.
- The Stacks
- The quiet, book-filled upper floors of the Herman B Wells Library East Tower, used for intense studying.
- The Teter
- Teter Quadrangle, a centrally located residence hall complex.
- The Union Street Center
- Often just called 'Union Street,' the apartment-style dorms on the east side of campus.
- The Willkie
- Willkie Quad, a residence hall known for its apartment-style living.
- The Woodland
- The primary food court located within Forest Quad, featuring multiple distinct food stations.
U
- Union Board
- The largest student programming body on campus, responsible for organizing concerts, films, and lectures.
- USC
- Shorthand for Union Street Center, an apartment-style residence hall located on the north side of campus.
W
- WIUX
- The student-run radio station at IU Bloomington, broadcasting online and on FM.
- Woodland
- The Woodland Eatery, the primary multi-concept dining hall located within Forest Quad.
- Woodlands
- The Woodlands Dining Hall located within Forest Quadrangle.
- Wright
- Wright Quad, a residence hall known for its central location and large food court.
- Wright
- Wright Food Court, a central dining hub located in Wright Quad.
- Wright Food Court
- The food court located in Wright Quad, known for its central location and variety.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A Route
- One of the primary campus bus routes that circles the main academic and residential areas.
- Ballantine
- Ballantine Hall, one of the largest academic buildings on campus, housing many liberal arts departments.
- Bursar
- The office responsible for student billing and financial accounts.
- Bus
- Refers to the IU Campus Bus Service, which provides free transportation around campus for students.
- Bus Routes
- The campus transit system identified by letters (A, B, E, W, X) that provides free transportation for students.
- Campus Bus
- The free bus system (routes like A, B, E, X) that transports students around the Bloomington campus.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by IU for course materials, assignments, and grades.
- collins_eatery
- Collins Eatery
- Crimson Cash
- A declining balance account on the CrimsonCard used for laundry, printing, and at certain off-campus retailers.
- Crimson Post
- The campus mail system used for receiving packages at residence halls.
- Crimson Ride
- The university-operated bus system that provides free transportation around campus.
- CrimsonCard
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and printing services.
- CrimsonCash
- A declining balance account on the CrimsonCard that can be used at various on- and off-campus vendors.
- Culture of Care
- A student-led initiative focused on campus safety, mental health, and sexual misconduct prevention.
- Dining Dollars
- A specific currency included with meal plans that can be used at all IU Dining locations and C-Stores.
- Double Map
- The real-time bus tracking app used by students to see the location of campus shuttles.
- DoubleMap
- The real-time bus tracking app used to see the location of campus and city buses.
- Eduroam
- The secure, encrypted wireless network used for internet access across the IU Bloomington campus.
- forest_dining_hall
- Forest Dining Hall
- Global and International
- The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies building.
- Hodge
- Hodge Hall, the primary academic building for the Kelley School of Business.
- Hodge Hall
- The primary building for the Kelley School of Business.
- I-Bucks
- The currency used with student meal plans, providing a 60% discount at campus dining halls.
- IU Bus
- The campus shuttle system with routes (A, B, E, W, X) that are free for students to ride around campus.
- IU Mobile
- The official campus app providing maps, bus schedules, and university news.
- IU Notify
- The emergency alert system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- IU Ride
- A student-run late-night safe ride service available to students within Bloomington city limits.
- Late Night
- Refers to late-night dining options or the safety escort services available after hours.
- Late Start
- A convention where classes may begin later than scheduled due to inclement weather, announced via IU Notify.
- Luddy
- Luddy Hall, the modern headquarters for the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.
- mcnutt_dining_hall
- McNutt Dining Hall
- One.IU
- The central web portal where students manage classes, financial aid, and other university business.
- Passio GO
- The mobile application used by students to track the real-time location of campus buses.
- quarry_pie
- Quarry Pie
- Sample Gates
- The iconic stone gates marking the entrance to the Old Crescent area of campus.
- The A Bus
- One of the most frequently used campus shuttle routes that connects the residential neighborhoods to the central campus.
- The Aud
- The IU Auditorium, the main venue for Broadway shows, concerts, and major speakers.
- The IMU
- The Indiana Memorial Union, the massive student union building featuring dining, a hotel, and student activities.
- The MAC
- The Musical Arts Center, the primary performance venue for the Jacobs School of Music.
- The SRSC
- The Student Recreational Sports Center, the main fitness and aquatic facility on the east side of campus.
- the_tudor_room
- The Tudor Room
- the_vault
- The Vault
- Wells
- The Herman B Wells Library, the main campus library recognizable by its two distinct towers.
- wright_dining_hall
- Wright Dining Hall
- wright_eatery
- Wright Eatery
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 1st 8-Week 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 63 approved campus terms and 45 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.