Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Semester runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Summer 2026 Session A and Session 1
- Summer 2026 Session B and Session 2
- Fall 2026 Semester
- Fall 2026 Session A and Session 1
- Fall 2026 Session B and Session 2
- Winter 2026-2027 Intersession
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Spring 2027 Session A and Session 1
- Spring 2027 Session B and Session 2
- Summer 2027 Semester
- Summer 2027 Session A and Session 1
- Summer 2027 Session B and Session 2
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- 1760
- The residence hall located at 1760 Third Avenue, a common housing option for students.
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- 4th Floor
- The student hub and lounge area in Maxwell Hall, frequently used for meals and socializing between classes.
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- 53rd Street Lounge
- The designated eating and hangout space located within the Townhouse building.
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- Active Minds
- A student group dedicated to mental health awareness and advocacy on campus.
- Amish
- Amish Market, a grocery and buffet-style eatery located immediately adjacent to Maxwell Hall.
- Amish Market
- A popular gourmet market next to Maxwell Hall used for quick buffet-style lunches.
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- BentOn
- A Japanese cafe near Maxwell Hall where students get custom bento boxes for lunch.
- BRAG
- Black Retail Action Group, a student chapter focused on diversity in the fashion and retail industries.
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- CSA
- Chinese Student Association, a cultural organization for students to connect and share heritage.
D
- DIG
- A healthy fast-casual restaurant near the FOUND residence hall popular for student pickups.
- Drip
- A term used frequently in the fashion-focused student body to describe someone's stylish outfit or accessories.
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- FashionOpolis
- A technology-driven workspace where students use 3D body scanners and design software.
- FBM
- Shorthand for the Fashion Business Management major, one of the college's most popular programs.
- FMA
- Fashion Merchandising Association, a club for students interested in the business side of fashion.
- FOUND
- FOUND Study Turtle Bay, a residence hall option located in Midtown Manhattan used by LIM students.
- FOUND Study
- The Midtown East residence hall (formerly EHS) used for student housing.
- Foundling
- The New York Foundling residence hall located in the Chelsea neighborhood.
- FSA
- Fashion Show Association, the student organization responsible for producing the annual major fashion show.
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- Lex Line
- Another common name for the student magazine, The Lexington Line.
- Little Beat
- The Little Beat, a gluten-free and vegan-friendly food spot frequently used by students living in Midtown East.
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- Midtown East
- Shorthand for the FOUND Study residence hall based on its neighborhood location.
- myLIM
- The central student portal used to access all digital services, schedules, and campus news.
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- NRF
- The National Retail Federation student chapter at LIM College.
- NRFSA
- National Retail Federation Student Association, a major professional development club.
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- Pinnacle
- A deli near Maxwell Hall known among students for affordable bagels and breakfast.
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- RHC
- Residence Hall Council, the student government body specifically for those living in campus housing.
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- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SLAB
- Student Leadership and Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events and student life initiatives.
- St. George
- The St. George Towers residence in Brooklyn Heights, occasionally used for student housing.
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- The 4th Floor
- Common shorthand for the student lounge and vending area located on the fourth floor of Maxwell Hall.
- The Concept Shop
- A student-run retail space on campus where students gain hands-on experience in merchandising and sales.
- The Industry
- A ubiquitous term used by students and faculty to refer to the global fashion business world.
- The Lab
- Informal reference to the Color & Materials Research Lab or visual merchandising studios where students do hands-on work.
- The Lex
- Refers to the Lexington Avenue subway line (4, 5, 6 trains) used by students to travel between campus buildings.
- The Lex
- The Lexington Line, the college's award-winning student-run fashion and lifestyle magazine.
- The Line
- Shorthand for 'The Lexington Line,' LIM College’s student-run fashion and lifestyle magazine.
- The Lounge
- The student common area in Maxwell Hall where students eat and socialize between classes.
- The Shop
- The student-run retail boutique where students gain hands-on experience in merchandising and management.
- The Show
- Refers to the annual LIM Fashion Show, a major student-produced production and the highlight of the academic year.
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- Urbanspace
- The food hall in the GE Building (570 Lexington Ave) used by students as a de facto dining hall due to its proximity to campus.
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- Visuals
- Shorthand for Visual Merchandising, referring to either the major or specific design-heavy coursework.
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- Window shopping
- A common student joke referring to the fact that Fifth Avenue's high-end retail stores serve as the 'hallway' between campus buildings.
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- Zorba's
- Shorthand for Zorba Grill, a Mediterranean spot on 45th and 3rd frequently visited by students between classes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 5th Ave
- The building at 545 Fifth Avenue which houses fashion design studios, the photo studio, and visual studies labs.
- AdvisorTrac
- The online platform used to book appointments with academic advisors.
- ARC
- The Academic Resource Center, which provides tutoring in writing, math, and graphic design software.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
- EEC
- The Office of Experiential Education & Career Management, responsible for internships and career services.
- Everbridge
- The emergency notification system used to alert students of campus closures or safety issues.
- Fifth Ave
- The academic building at 545 Fifth Avenue, home to visual studies and design studios.
- Fifth Avenue
- The 545 Fifth Avenue building, which houses classrooms, faculty offices, and the IT help desk.
- found_study_communal_kitchen_and_dining_room
- FOUND Study Communal Kitchen and Dining Room
- Grand Central
- The major transit hub used as the primary arrival point for commuting students and the stop for the Maxwell and Fifth Ave buildings.
- Handshake
- The career services platform used by students to find fashion internships and job opportunities.
- ID
- The LIM College identification card, which is strictly required for entry into all campus buildings and for local merchant discounts.
- LIM ID
- The essential physical identification card required for entry into all campus buildings and for receiving local student discounts.
- Maxwell
- Maxwell Hall, located at 630 Second Avenue, the primary academic and administrative building.
- Maxwell Hall
- The main academic and administrative building located at 216 East 45th Street.
- myLIM
- The central student portal that serves as the gateway to email, Canvas, and campus news.
- NetID
- The universal login credential (firstname.lastname) used for all LIM digital systems and Wi-Fi.
- NJ Transit Discount
- The 25% monthly pass discount available to LIM students who commute from New Jersey.
- Senior Co-op
- The mandatory, full-semester credit-bearing internship required for all graduating seniors.
- Sonis
- The student information system used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid records.
- The 6
- The Lexington Avenue local subway line, the primary transit route for students moving between campus buildings and dorms.
- The Shuttle
- The transport service provided for students living at the 1760 Third Avenue residence to commute to campus buildings.
- The Townhouse
- The 12 East 53rd Street building, home to the library, student lounge, and career services.
- WCOnline
- The scheduling system for the Academic Resource Center, used to book tutoring and writing assistance.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Semester runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 24 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.