Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AE Clubs
- A collective of merged student chapters including AEI, IES, and ASHRAE.
- AEI
- The student chapter of the Architectural Engineering Institute.
- AIAS
- American Institute of Architecture Students, the primary professional organization for architecture majors.
- Arbor Lofts
- Off-campus suites on Civic Center Drive leased by the university to accommodate additional students.
- ASCE
- American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter.
- ASHRAE
- The student chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
- ASME
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers student chapter.
B
- BDM
- Blue Devil Motorsports, the collective name for the university's competitive racing teams.
- Big Blue
- The massive digital clock located in the Buell Building atrium that has been a campus fixture since 2009.
- Blue
- The specific name of the Blue Devil mascot.
- Blue Devil
- The official mascot and the collective name for all Lawrence Tech students.
- Blue Devil Cafe
- The main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Buell Building.
- Blue Devil Cafeteria
- The main campus dining hall located within the Wayne H. Buell Building.
- Blue Devil Dollars
- The campus currency loaded onto student ID cards for use at dining locations.
- Blue Devil Dollars
- The official name for the debit-style funds used for dining and bookstore purchases.
- Blue Devil Grill
- A secondary dining option offering made-to-order grill items.
- Blue Devil Motorsports
- The student organization encompassing various racing teams, including Formula SAE and Baja SAE.
- Blue Devils
- The official nickname for LTU students and athletic teams.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and heritage of Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events.
- Café Lawrence
- The dining commons area featuring the outdoor dining plaza and terrace garden.
- CoAD
- The College of Architecture and Design, frequently used to refer to its student body and events.
D
- Devil Dollars
- Campus currency included in meal plans used at on-campus retail food locations.
- Donley
- Donley Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
- Donley Hall
- The Edward Donley Residence Hall, an apartment-style dorm formerly known as North Hall.
E
- East
- East Housing, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen and graduate students.
- East Hall
- The primary residence hall for first-year students, known for its community-style living.
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated within the UTLC building.
- Einsteins
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location on campus.
I
- IEEE
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers student branch on campus.
- IFC
- The Interfraternity Council, which governs the social fraternities on campus.
L
- Laptop Program
- The signature LTU initiative that provides every undergraduate with a high-end, software-loaded laptop included in tuition.
- Larry Tech
- A common student nickname for Lawrence Technological University.
- LTUX
- An annual student-led event showcasing creativity, design, and technology projects.
N
- North
- University Housing North, apartment-style living located on the north side of campus.
P
- P.O.D.
- Short for 'Provisions on Demand,' the campus convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
- Panhel
- The Panhellenic Council, the governing body for campus sororities.
- POD
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a convenience store located in the UTLC.
R
- Reuss
- Lloyd E. Reuss Residence Hall, a community-style dorm for freshmen.
- Reuss Hall
- The Lloyd E. Reuss Residence Hall, a community-style building typically housing sophomores.
- Reuther
- Reuther Hall, an apartment-style residence hall named after Walter and May Reuther.
- RFoC
- Real Food on Campus, the university's primary 'all-you-care-to-eat' dining program managed by Aramark.
S
- SAE
- Society of Automotive Engineers, often associated with the Blue Devil Motorsports teams.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- South
- South Housing, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
- South Hall
- An apartment-style residence hall located on the south side of Ten Mile Road.
- Spirit Rock
- A large rock on campus that students paint to promote events, organizations, or school spirit.
T
- Tech
- The most common shorthand name used by students to refer to the university.
- The Caf
- Common student shorthand for the Blue Devil Cafeteria located in the Buell Building.
- The Cafe
- The Blue Devil Cafe, the main dining hall located in the Buell Management Building.
- The Grill
- The Blue Devil Grill, a quick-service dining area offering made-to-order items.
- The L
- The signature hand sign (forming an 'L' with the thumb and index finger) used by students to show school spirit.
- The Laptop
- Refers to the high-end, industry-standard laptop provided to all undergraduate students as part of the tuition.
- The P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, a convenience market and express food outlet located in the UTLC.
- The POD
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
- The Pointe
- The student nickname for the athletic field (Blue Devil Stadium) and the designated student cheering section.
- The Quad
- The central grassy outdoor area between the UTLC, Buell, and Science buildings.
- The Ridler
- The Don Ridler Field House, the main athletic and recreation facility.
- The Rock
- The Spirit Rock, a campus landmark that students and orgs paint to promote events or show pride.
- Theory and Practice
- The university's official motto, emphasizing the hands-on nature of the curriculum.
W
- Weast
- The large community lounge and kitchen space on the first floor of East Hall's West Wing.
- Weast
- The large community space located on the first floor of the West Wing in East Hall.
Y
- YAC
- The YellowJacket Activities Counsel, which coordinates weekly campus events (Note: Often associated with the university's former mascot or specific student life programming).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 25Live
- The web-based system used by students and staff to schedule and reserve campus rooms.
- AEC
- Architecture and Engineering Center, a key facility for design and technical studios.
- ARC
- The Applied Research Center, which houses labs for motorsports teams and the transportation design program.
- Arch Building
- The Architecture Building, housing the College of Architecture and Design.
- Architecture Building
- The College of Architecture and Design building.
- Assessment Day
- A designated day each semester when all day and evening classes are cancelled to allow for faculty assessment activities.
- Banner
- The online student information system used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Banner ID
- The unique student identification number used for registration, ID cards, and accessing campus services.
- BannerWeb
- The online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Blue Devil Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- Blue Devil Perks
- A discount program for students at participating local Southfield businesses.
- blue_devil_caf
- Blue Devil Café
- blue_devil_market
- Blue Devil Market
- Boiler House
- The building housing the College of Arts and Sciences offices and classrooms.
- Buell
- The Wayne H. Buell Building, housing the library, bookstore, and main dining facilities.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- CIM
- Center for Innovative Materials Research, a specialized engineering facility.
- CIMR
- The Center for Innovative Materials Research, a specialized facility for structural testing.
- CoAD
- The College of Architecture and Design building, often used to refer to the architecture wing.
- Don Ridler
- The Don Ridler Field House, the university's primary athletic and recreational facility.
- eHelp
- The university's IT support portal for troubleshooting laptop and software issues.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Help Desk
- The IT support center, critical for students to maintain and service their LTU-issued laptops.
- L-Number
- The unique student identification number assigned to every student, beginning with the letter 'L'.
- Laptop Distribution
- The start-of-semester process where eligible students pick up their university-issued laptops from the Help Desk.
- Laptop Program
- LTU's mandatory program providing students with high-end, industry-standard laptops pre-loaded with professional software.
- LTU Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and Devil Dollars.
- LTuZone
- The university's laptop program that provides high-end, industry-standard hardware and software to undergraduate students.
- Marburger
- The Marburger STEM Center, a focal point for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs.
- myLTU
- The official mobile app and web portal for accessing campus applications and university news.
- One Stop Center
- The centralized service hub in the Taubman Center for registrar, financial aid, and billing needs.
- One-Stop
- The One-Stop Center located in the Taubman building for all administrative, billing, and registration needs.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and printing.
- Rave Alert
- The university's emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or closures.
- Ridler
- The Don Ridler Field House, the university's primary athletic and gymnasium facility.
- Science
- The Science Building, housing laboratories and the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Science Building
- The main building for the College of Arts and Sciences labs and classrooms.
- SSC
- The A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, housing admissions, registration, and financial aid.
- Taubman
- Refers to either the Student Services Center or the Engineering, Architecture, and Life Sciences Complex.
- Tech Transit
- The campus shuttle service providing transportation around campus and to local Southfield destinations.
- The Arch
- The Architecture and Design Building, home to the College of Architecture and Design.
- The Atrium
- The two-story enclosed social and event space located inside the Buell Building.
- The Field House
- The Don Ridler Field House, the primary facility for athletics, recreation, and fitness.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area of campus surrounded by the main academic buildings.
- The Tech
- The Lawrence Tech, the university's student-run newspaper.
- Unit T
- The common internal designation for the University Technology and Learning Center (UTLC).
- UTLC
- The University Technology and Learning Center, the largest academic building on campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 63 approved campus terms and 47 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.