Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- December Term (D-Term) 2026
- Winter Term 2027
- Spring Term 2027
Campus language
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A
- ACE
- Association for Campus Events, the primary student programming board.
B
- Björk
- Shorthand for Björklunden, Lawrence's 441-acre estate in Door County used for weekend retreats.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.
C
- C Store
- Kate's Corner Store, the campus convenience store located on the second level of the Warch Campus Center.
- CODA
- Committee on Diversity Affairs, a branch of LUCC focused on inclusion and equity.
- Colman
- Colman Hall, a residence hall that often houses Conservatory students and upperclassmen.
- Connie
- A student enrolled in the Conservatory of Music, often distinguished by their heavy practice schedule.
- Cul Cash
- Culinary Cash, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at the Café and Corner Store.
D
- Double-degree
- A student simultaneously pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music.
H
- Hiett
- Hiett Hall, a residence hall known for its views of the Fox River.
I
- IHRTLUHC
- Pronounced 'i-hart-luke,' it stands for 'I hereby reaffirm the Lawrence University Honor Code,' written on all academic work.
K
- Kaplan’s
- Kaplan’s Grill, a retail dining option in the Warch Campus Center serving burgers and sandwiches.
- Kate’s
- Kate’s Corner Store, the on-campus convenience store for snacks and essentials.
- Kohler
- Kohler Hall, a residence hall often housing a mix of first-year and upperclassman students.
L
- Lawrentian
- The term for a student or graduate of Lawrence University; also the name of the student newspaper.
- LUA
- Lawrence University Athletics, referring to the varsity sports programs.
- LUCC
- Lawrence University Community Council, the student government body.
- LUNA
- Lawrence University Native Alliance, a student group dedicated to Indigenous cultures and issues.
- LUQA
- Lawrence University Queer Alliance, the primary student organization for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
O
- Ormsby
- Ormsby Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus.
P
- Plantz
- Plantz Hall, a central residence hall primarily for first-year students.
S
- Sage
- Sage Hall, a residence hall located near the Conservatory.
- SEAL
- Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership, the office that oversees student organizations and campus events.
- SOUP
- Student Organization for University Programming, the group responsible for planning major campus social events.
- Swipes
- Meal Swipes, the currency used for entry into Andrew Commons; they refresh weekly.
T
- The Bubble
- The Lawrence Bubble; the phenomenon of students feeling isolated from the surrounding Appleton community.
- The Café
- Kaplan's Café and Coffee Shop, a casual dining spot in the Warch Campus Center serving sandwiches, coffee, and ice cream.
- The Commons
- Andrew Commons, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in Warch.
- The Difference
- The Lawrence Difference, a phrase used to describe the quirky, creative, and unpredictable nature of campus life.
- The Fox
- Shorthand for the Fox River, which runs alongside the Lawrence campus.
- The Rock
- A large boulder on Main Hall Green that is frequently painted by student groups for promotion or celebration.
- The VR
- The Viking Room, the campus pub and social space located in the basement of Memorial Hall.
- Trever
- Trever Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
V
- Viking Gold
- A debit-like campus currency used for laundry, vending machines, and retail purchases.
W
- WLFM
- The student-run campus radio station.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banta Bowl
- The university's football and soccer stadium, located in a natural ravine.
- BK
- The Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center, the campus gym and pool facility.
- Culinary Cash
- Funds attached to a meal plan used for purchasing items at retail dining locations like Kaplan's.
- D-Term
- December Term, a short, intensive two-week session offered during the winter break.
- Lawrence Loop
- The campus shuttle service providing rides around campus and to local shopping areas.
- Main Hall
- The historic administrative and classroom building at the heart of campus.
- Meal Swipes
- The currency used for entry into the Andrew Commons dining hall.
- Mudd
- The Seeley G. Mudd Library, the main campus library.
- OneCard
- The official student ID used for building access, meal swipes, and laundry.
- Reading Period
- A four-day break (Thursday–Sunday) built into the middle of each 10-week term for rest and study.
- Steitz
- Steitz Hall of Science, housing chemistry and physics departments.
- The Con
- The Conservatory of Music, referring to the complex of buildings dedicated to music education.
- The Lawrentian
- The student-run weekly newspaper providing campus news and opinions.
- The Rock
- A large painted boulder near Main Hall that serves as a rotating canvas for student messages and traditions.
- Valley Transit
- The local bus system which Lawrence students can ride for free by showing their student ID.
- Viking Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Voyager
- The online search tool used to locate books and resources within the Seeley G. Mudd Library.
- Warch
- The Richard and Margot Warch Campus Center, the hub for dining and student activities.
- Wriston
- The Wriston Art Center, housing the art department and galleries.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 19 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.