Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 (Residential) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026 (Residential)Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term A (Online)Fall Semester 2026 - Intensive Sub-term J (Online)Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term B (Online)
- Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term C (Online)
- Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term D (Online)
- Winter Semester 2027 - Winter Intensives Sub-term J (Online)
- Spring Semester 2027 (Residential)Spring Semester 2027 - Intensive Sub-term J (Online)
- Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term A (Online)
- Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term B (Online)
- Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term C (Online)
- Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term D (Online)
- Summer Term 2027 (Residential)Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term A (Online)Summer Semester 2027 - Intensive Sub-term J (Online)
- Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term B (Online)
- Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term D (Online)
- Fall Semester 2027 (Residential)Fall Semester 2027 - Sub-term A (Online)Fall Semester 2027 - Intensive Sub-term J (Online)
- Fall Semester 2027 - Sub-term B (Online)
- Fall Semester 2027 - Sub-term C (Online)
- Fall Semester 2027 - Sub-term D (Online)
- Winter Semester 2028 - Winter Intensives Sub-term J (Online)
- Spring Semester 2028 (Residential)Spring Semester 2028 - Intensive Sub-term J (Online)
- Spring Semester 2028 - Sub-term A (Online)
- Spring Semester 2028 - Sub-term B (Online)
- Spring Semester 2028 - Sub-term C (Online)
- Spring Semester 2028 - Sub-term D (Online)
- Summer Term 2028 (Residential)Summer Semester 2028 - Sub-term A (Online)Summer Semester 2028 - Intensive Sub-term J (Online)
- Summer Semester 2028 - Sub-term B (Online)
- Summer Semester 2028 - Sub-term D (Online)
Campus language
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C
- CASAS
- Center for Academic Support and Advising Services, providing tutoring and academic help.
- Convo
- Convocation, the mandatory large-scale gathering for worship and speakers held three times a week.
- CSER
- Christian Service, the mandatory community service hours required for graduation.
E
- East
- East Campus residential area, typically consisting of apartment-style housing.
F
- Flames
- The university mascot and the collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
R
- Ring by Spring
- The cultural phenomenon or goal of being engaged to be married by the spring semester of senior year.
S
- SADA
- Student Activities Department, responsible for campus events and concerts.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Slims
- The on-campus Slim Chickens location.
- Sub Co
- Sub Connection, a popular sandwich and sub shop located on campus.
T
- The Circle
- The residential area surrounding South Tower and the nearby circular drive.
- The Grid
- An on-campus convenience store offering snacks, drinks, and basic groceries.
- The Hill
- Traditional residence halls located on the hill overlooking the main campus area.
- The Quads
- The Residential Commons buildings, known for their hotel-style layout.
- The Rot
- The Food Works at Reber-Thomas, the primary campus dining hall.
- The Way
- The Liberty Way, the university's official code of student conduct and honor code.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- DeMoss
- DeMoss Hall, the primary academic building and central hub of campus.
- Flames Cash
- A prepaid debit account on the Flames Pass used for on-campus and select off-campus purchases.
- Flames Pass
- The official student identification card used for access, meals, and identification.
- JFL
- Jerry Falwell Library, the main university library.
- Meal Swipes
- The currency used in meal plans to access the dining hall or purchase specific meal deals.
- On-Demand
- The campus transit service providing point-to-point transportation during late-night hours.
- Snowflex
- The Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, an artificial ski slope on campus.
- The Vines
- The Vines Center, a multi-purpose arena used for sports and Convocation.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 (Residential) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 8 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.