Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Nursing 14-Week Session runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 First 7-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Nursing 14-Week SessionRelevant now
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2026 First 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Alternate 7-Week Session
- Summer 2026 10-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 7-Week Session
- Fall 2026
Campus language
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A
- AIM
- Artificial Intelligence in Management Association, a student club focused on emerging technologies in business.
B
- Biever
- Biever Hall, a traditional-style freshman residence hall.
- BLSA
- Black Law Student Association, a prominent organization within the College of Law.
- Broadway
- Refers to the Broadway Campus, located a short distance from the main St. Charles campus.
- BSA
- Black Student Union, an organization dedicated to the interests and culture of Black students.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization dedicated to the interests of Black students on campus.
- Buddig
- Buddig Hall, the high-rise residence hall primarily for freshmen.
C
- Cabra
- Cabra Hall, the upperclassman residence hall located on the Broadway Campus.
- Cabrini
- Cabrini Hall, a residence hall located on the edge of the main campus area.
- Carrollton
- Carrollton Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
- CSA
- Commuter Student Association, which provides resources and events for students living off-campus.
D
- Danna
- The Danna Student Center, which houses the main food court and several retail dining options.
- Dressed
- A specific way to order a po-boy (common at the Danna Center) that includes lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo.
F
- Flex
- Flex meals or swipes that can be used for combo meals at retail dining locations like Subway or Starbucks.
- Flex Meals
- Meal swipes that are not restricted to a weekly limit and can be used at any time during the semester.
- Founders
- Founders Hall, a residence hall located on the Broadway campus.
- Francis
- Blanche and Norman C. Francis Family Hall, an upperclassman residence hall formerly known as Carrollton Hall.
- Francis Family Hall
- Formerly known as Carrollton Hall, an upper-class residence hall with suites and apartments.
- FYC
- First Year Council, an SGA branch specifically for incoming first-year and transfer students to get involved in leadership.
H
- Havoc
- Havoc T. Wolf, the official university mascot.
I
- Iggy
- A nickname for St. Ignatius of Loyola, the university's patron saint, often used in event names.
- Iggy Bucks
- A specific portion of some meal plans that can be used at select off-campus restaurants in the 70118 area code via GrubHub.
- Iggy's Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry providing food and hygiene products to students in need.
- ISA
- International Student Association, an organization fostering cultural understanding for international students.
K
- Krewe
- The student leaders responsible for guiding new students through Wolf Pack Welcome orientation.
L
- Lagniappe
- A local New Orleans term meaning 'a little something extra,' frequently used in campus event titles and programs.
- Loyno
- The common shorthand and nickname for Loyola University New Orleans.
- LUCAP
- Loyola University Community Action Program, the largest student-run service organization.
- LUDM
- Loyola University Dance Marathon, an annual fundraiser for Children's Hospital New Orleans.
- LUPD
- Loyola University Police Department, the campus security and law enforcement agency.
M
- Market
- The Market at the Danna Center, a grab-and-go convenience store for snacks and essentials.
- Market 155
- The grab-and-go food and coffee station located in the Monroe Library.
- Meal Trade
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a pre-set combo meal at retail locations like Subway.
N
- Neutral Ground
- The local New Orleans term for a street median, commonly used when giving directions near campus.
P
- Peace Quad
- The grassy area between the Danna Center and the Monroe Library, often used for outdoor events and lounging.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization, the official designation for campus clubs.
S
- Satchmo’s
- Satchmo’s Lounge, a cafe and performance space located in the basement of the Danna Center.
- Satsuma
- The Satsuma Cafe location inside the Monroe Library.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary governing body for students.
- SLM
- Student Life and Ministry, the department overseeing campus involvement and spiritual life.
- SMC
- Student Media Council, overseeing student publications like The Maroon and Wolf Magazine.
- Smoothie King
- A popular on-campus franchise location in the Danna Center often used as a meeting spot.
- Sneaux
- Loyola's annual holiday tradition featuring artificial snow, hot chocolate, and festivities on the front lawn.
- Suds
- Suds Coffeehouse, a student-run coffee shop and performance space in the Danna Center.
- Swipe Out Hunger
- A program allowing students to donate or request meal swipes for use in the Orleans Room.
T
- T-Pops
- Tupelo's, a cafe and market in the Danna Center for quick meals and snacks.
- T-Room
- The Tudor Room, a dining and event space often used for faculty and special luncheons.
- The Boot
- A famous nearby bar on Broadway Street that is a staple of the Loyola and Tulane social scene.
- The Danna Center
- The Danna Student Center, the central hub for most campus dining options.
- The Den
- The Wolf Pack Den, a retail food court area featuring various fast-food options.
- The Dessert Station
- A popular section of the OR known for its rotating selection of sweets.
- The Dining Lab
- A student-run restaurant located in the Danna Student Center.
- The Fly
- A waterfront area of Audubon Park behind the zoo where students gather to hang out by the river.
- The Horseshoe
- The iconic semi-circular lawn and driveway in front of Marquette Hall.
- The Hub
- The food court area in the Danna Student Center featuring various retail dining options.
- The Market
- The on-campus convenience store for snacks, groceries, and essentials.
- The Maroon
- The award-winning student-run weekly newspaper.
- The Maroon
- The award-winning student-run newspaper of Loyola University New Orleans.
- The O.R.
- The Orleans Room, the primary buffet-style dining hall on campus.
- The OR
- The Orleans Room, the main resident dining hall on the second floor of the Danna Center.
- The Pack
- Short for the Wolf Pack, referring to the student body, athletic teams, or school spirit.
- The Palm
- The Palm Court, an outdoor seating and event area located within the Danna Center.
- The Pub
- The Wolf Pack Grille, a casual dining spot often referred to as the Pub area in the Danna Center.
- The Quad
- Usually refers to the Peace Quad, the central green space between the Danna Center and the library.
- The T-Room
- The Wolf Pack Market and food court area, historically known as the Tavern or T-Room.
- The Wolf
- The university's student-run magazine, often published as a supplement to The Maroon.
- The Wolf
- The Wolf Pub, a campus spot for food, drinks, and socializing in the Danna Center.
- The Wolf Pub
- An on-campus dining venue in the Danna Center that serves food and drinks.
- Tsunami
- Tsunami Sushi, a popular dining retail location on campus.
- Tucks
- A retail dining and convenience location found in the Danna Student Center.
U
- UPB
- University Programming Board, the student-led group that organizes major campus events.
W
- Wolf Bucks
- A declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining and convenience stores.
- Wolf Pack
- The collective name for the Loyola student body and athletic teams.
- Wolf Pack Cash
- Flexible spending dollars attached to the student ID for use at on-campus dining and select off-campus vendors.
- Wolf Pack Den
- The food court area in the Danna Student Center featuring retail dining options like Subway and Tsunami Sushi.
- Wolf Pack Market
- The on-campus convenience store located in the Danna Student Center.
- Wolf Pub
- The Wolf Pack Grille and Pub, a social dining spot on campus for food and drinks.
- WPW
- Wolf Pack Welcome, the mandatory orientation program for new and transfer students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bobet
- Bobet Hall, an academic building housing many liberal arts classrooms and offices.
- Broadway
- Refers to the secondary campus site (Broadway Campus) which houses the Law School and Cabra Hall.
- Broadway Campus
- The secondary campus area located a short walk from the main campus, housing the Law School and Cabra Hall.
- CM
- The Communications/Music Complex, housing the School of Communication and Design and the School of Music.
- CMC
- The Communications/Music Complex, housing the School of Music and School of Communication and Design.
- CMFA
- The Communications/Music Complex, home to the College of Music and Media.
- Comm/Music
- The Communications/Music Complex, which houses the School of Communication and Design and music facilities.
- Corq
- The mobile application used to browse HowlConnect events and access the digital 'Event Pass' for check-ins.
- CWID
- Campus Wide Identification Number, the unique ID number assigned to every student for administrative purposes.
- Danna Center
- The Danna Student Center, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- Express Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, laundry, and campus purchases.
- Express ID
- The official multi-purpose student identification card used for building access, meals, and library services.
- Flex
- Dining dollars included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
- HowlConnect
- The online portal used by students to join organizations, track involvement, and find campus events.
- Iggy's Cupboard
- The on-campus food pantry providing free food and hygiene products to students in need.
- Jazzy Pass
- A subsidized RTA transit pass provided to students for use on New Orleans buses and streetcars.
- Krewe
- The name for orientation groups and the student leaders who guide new students during Wolf Pack Welcome.
- L-Card
- The official Wolf Pack One Card, used for building access, meal swipes, and identification.
- L-Drive
- The local network drive where students and faculty often store or share academic files.
- L-Pass
- A discounted RTA transit pass providing students with unlimited rides on New Orleans streetcars and buses.
- Lagniappe
- The name for the declining balance 'flex' dollars included with student meal plans.
- LORA
- Loyola Online Records Access, the web portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- LUPD
- The Loyola University Police Department, responsible for campus security.
- Marquette
- Marquette Hall, the historic main administrative building facing St. Charles Avenue.
- Miller
- Miller Hall, the home of the Joseph A. Butt, S.J., College of Business.
- Monroe
- Monroe Hall, the primary academic building for sciences, arts, and humanities.
- Monroe Hall
- The main academic building for sciences and humanities, recently renovated.
- Monroe Library
- The J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library, the main campus library.
- ODS
- On-Demand Service, a shuttle program that provides transportation for students within a designated service area.
- Palm Court
- The glass-enclosed atrium and gathering space located within Monroe Hall.
- Peace Quad
- The grassy area located near the Monroe Library, often used for studying and small gatherings.
- Res Quad
- The Residential Quad, the outdoor area surrounded by the main campus residence halls.
- Safe Ride
- A university-provided shuttle service that offers safe transportation for students around the campus area at night.
- Single Sign-On
- The centralized login portal (SSO) used to access email, Canvas, and student records.
- SSO
- Single Sign-On, the central portal for accessing Loyola email, LORA, and Canvas.
- St. Charles
- St. Charles Hall, the historic building facing St. Charles Avenue housing administrative offices.
- St. Charles Streetcar
- The primary public transit line used by students to travel between campus and downtown New Orleans.
- Stallings
- Stallings Hall, which houses the College of Nursing and Health.
- Streetcar
- The St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, the primary public transit used by students to travel downtown.
- TapRide
- The mobile app used to request the on-demand shuttle service between campuses.
- The Danna
- The Danna Student Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the university bookstore.
- The Danna Center
- The Danna Student Center, the central hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
- The Den
- The nickname for the University Sports Complex, home to Wolf Pack athletics.
- The Horseshoe
- The iconic semi-circular driveway and lawn area in front of Marquette Hall on St. Charles Avenue.
- The Hub
- The Student Success Center, providing academic advising, tutoring, and career services.
- The Lib
- The J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library, the main campus library and study hub.
- The Maroon
- The award-winning, student-run weekly newspaper of Loyola University New Orleans.
- The Res Quad
- The Residential Quad, the grassy area surrounded by residence halls used for student events and recreation.
- The Shuttle
- The university-operated bus service that transports students between the Main and Broadway campuses.
- The Streetcar
- The St. Charles Streetcar line, which has a major stop directly in front of the university's main gates.
- The Window
- A designated university-wide break on Tuesdays and Thursdays (typically 12:30–1:30 PM) when no classes are held to allow for meetings and events.
- Thomas Hall
- The building housing the Office of the Bursar and Student Financial Services.
- Wolf Bucks
- The declining balance currency loaded onto the Express ID for use at on-campus dining and select off-campus vendors.
- Wolf Bucks at Tulane
- A reciprocal agreement allowing Loyola students to use their Wolf Bucks at Tulane University's LBC dining center.
- Wolf Pack Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather.
- Wolf Pack Card
- The official university ID card required for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Wolf Pack Cash
- Funds added to the student ID card that can be used at on-campus and select off-campus vendors.
- Wolf Pack ID
- The official student identification card used for building access and meal swipes.
- Wolf Pack Link
- The online portal used by students to join organizations and track campus involvement.
- Wolf Pack Welcome
- The official multi-day orientation program for new and transfer students.
- WolfBucks
- Campus currency loaded onto the ID card for use at vending machines, the bookstore, and local vendors.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Nursing 14-Week Session runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 78 approved campus terms and 61 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.