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Student guide · Macquarie Business School Term 3 2026

The semester, explained for Macquarie University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Macquarie Business School Term 3 2026
Campus terms
38
Local details
22

Academic calendar

Macquarie Business School Term 3 2026 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Session 1 2026
  2. Macquarie Business School Term 2 2026
  3. Macquarie University College Term 2 2026
  4. Macquarie Business School Term 3 2026Relevant now
  5. Global MBA Online 4 2026
  6. Session 2 2026
  7. Macquarie University College Term 3 2026
  8. Global MBA Online 5 2026
  9. Macquarie Business School Term 4 2026
  10. Macquarie University College Term 4 2026
  11. Global MBA Online 6 2026
  12. Session 3 2026
  13. Macquarie University College Term 5 2026

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Campus language

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38 terms

C

CCQ
Central Courtyard Student Accommodation, the newest university-owned housing located directly above the main campus hub.
CCQ
The Central Courtyard precinct, which contains the majority of the campus food outlets and cafes.
CCY
Central Courtyard accommodation, the newest on-campus student housing.
CCY
Central Courtyard, the main hub for food outlets and social gathering on campus.
Census
The critical deadline (Census Date) to withdraw from units without financial or academic penalty.
Crunch
The cafe located within the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC).
Cultivate
A popular sustainable cafe located in the Central Courtyard area.

D

Dayman
Dayman Apartments, a university-managed student accommodation building.
DLC
Dunmore Lang College, an on-campus residential college.

G

Grapes
Macquarie University Grapevine, a prominent student-run community group and media platform.
Grapeshot
The official student-run magazine and media organization of Macquarie University.

L

Library Cafe
The Piccolo Me outlet located at the entrance of the main library.

M

Macq
A common shorthand name for Macquarie University used by students.
MACS
Macquarie Association of Computing Students, the primary society for IT and software engineering students.
Morling
Morling Residential College, an on-campus housing option often associated with the theological college.
MQ
The standard shorthand used by students and staff for Macquarie University.
MQ Sport
The organization that manages the gym, pool, and university sports teams.
MQBS
Macquarie Business School, the university's faculty for business and economics.
MQU
The standard abbreviation for Macquarie University used in emails and official documents.
MUEC
Macquarie University Engineering Confederation, a major student society for engineering students.
MUSA
Macquarie University Student Association, often used in historical or administrative contexts.
MUSAC
Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, the main campus gym and pool facility.
MUSC
Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, the campus gym and pool facility.

O

O-Week
Orientation Week, the week of social events and inductions before classes begin.

P

PAL
Peer Assisted Learning, a program where students help other students in specific units.

R

RMC
Robert Menzies College, an on-campus residential college.

S

S1 / S2
Common shorthand for Session 1 (Autumn) and Session 2 (Spring).
Session
The official term for a semester at Macquarie (e.g., Session 1, Session 2).
SRC
Student Representative Council, the peak body representing student interests to the university.

T

The Court
The Central Courtyard dining precinct featuring various food outlets.
The Hub
The main food court area within the Central Courtyard featuring various vendors.
The Lake
The central campus lake, a common landmark for meeting up or relaxing between classes.
The Metro
Refers to the Macquarie University train station on the Sydney Metro line, the primary transit point for students.
The Village
Macquarie University Village, a large student housing complex located on the edge of campus.

U

Ubar
The primary on-campus bar and social venue located in the Central Courtyard.

W

Wally's
Refers to Wally's Coffee, a popular kiosk, or the general seating area around Wally's Walk.
Wally's Walk
The long, central pedestrian spine of the campus where most buildings are located.
WAM
Weighted Average Mark, the numerical average of a student's grades used instead of a GPA.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

22 details
1_central_courtyard_1cc
1 Central Courtyard (1CC)
10HA
10 Hadenfeld Avenue, the main building for Arts, Media, and Communications students.
12SW
12 Second Way, a building primarily used for Education and general lectures.
12WW
12 Wally's Walk, a major central building housing the Faculty of Arts and various lecture theatres.
18 Wally's Walk
The official address and common shorthand for the main University Library.
18WW
18 Wally's Walk, the address and common shorthand for the main University Library.
1CC
1 Central Courtyard, a major building housing the food court and modern teaching spaces.
AskMQ
The official online help and inquiry service for all student administrative and support questions.
Census Date
The critical deadline each session to withdraw from a unit without incurring financial or academic penalties.
crunch_cafe
Crunch Cafe
eStudent
The administrative portal for managing enrollment, viewing grades, and paying fees.
iLearn
The university's online learning management system used for course content and assignments.
MAZE
A collaborative student space located on Level 3 of 18 Wally's Walk.
Muse
A multi-level student study and social space located within the library building.
OneID
The single sign-on username and password used to access all university digital services.
Opal
The smartcard system used for all public transport (trains and buses) to and from the university.
The Incubator
A dedicated space for startups and entrepreneurial student projects.
The MAZE
A collaborative student space located within the library building.
The Metro
The Macquarie University train station, part of the Sydney Metro line, providing direct campus access.
The Muse
A dedicated student social and study space located at 18 Wally's Walk.
the_hub
The Hub
Wally's Walk
The main pedestrian spine of the campus that connects the library to the residential areas.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Macquarie Business School Term 3 2026 runs Jun 29, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
38 approved campus terms and 22 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.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Macquarie University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Central Courtyard

Room types: twin room, six bedroom apartment, six bedroom Plus room, four bedroom apartment, studio, accessible studio, one bedroom apartment

Private residential colleges

Room types: individual rooms

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Room types: five-bedroom apartment, six-bedroom apartment

Campus Details

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Email Domain

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