Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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B
- B&G
- Short for the Blue and Gold Dining Commons, the main buffet-style dining hall on campus.
D
- DSP
- Delta Sigma Pi, a prominent professional business fraternity on campus.
E
- Explorer
- The official term for a student or athlete of the university, derived from the school's mascot.
L
- LUM
- La Salle University Masque, the university’s student-run theater organization.
R
- RSA
- Resident Student Association, the representative body for students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student-led governing organization.
- St. Albert's
- Shorthand for St. Albert Hall, a campus residence hall.
- St. Basil's
- Common shorthand for St. Basil Hall, part of the university's housing system.
- St. Ed's
- Nickname for St. Edward Hall, a common freshman residence on campus.
- St. Hilary's
- Student nickname for St. Hilary Hall, a residence hall building.
T
- The Quad
- The central open grassy area on campus where students gather for social events and relaxation.
- The Townhouses
- Common name for the university's apartment-style student housing facilities.
- Treetops
- The casual dining facility located within the Connelly Library building.
U
- Union Market
- The grab-and-go convenience store and dining area located in the La Salle Union.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Explorer Connection
- The university-run shuttle service providing transit for students around campus and local areas.
- Gold Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- Hayman
- The Hayman Center, a major athletic and recreational facility on campus.
- Holroyd
- Holroyd Hall, the primary academic building for science laboratories and classrooms.
- my.lasalle
- The university's primary web portal where students access grades, schedules, and financial information.
- Olney Ave
- Refers to West Olney Avenue, the main road running through campus and the primary identifier for the school's location.
- Peale
- Peale Hall, an administrative building housing various student services and offices.
- The Union
- The La Salle Union, the central campus hub for student activities, dining, and administrative offices.
- Univest
- The Univest Fieldhouse, formerly known as the TruMark Financial Center, used for athletics and major events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 9 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.