Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- Crusaders
- The official mascot and nickname for Madonna University students and athletic teams.
J
- Jazzman’s
- The on-campus coffee shop located in the University Center.
N
- NSNA
- National Student Nurses' Association, a prominent professional organization for Madonna's large nursing student population.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
- St. Felix
- St. Felix Hall, a residence building often used for specific student populations or overflow housing.
- Stacks
- The deli-style eatery located within the University Center for quick sandwiches and snacks.
T
- The Blue and Gold
- The official school colors, frequently used in reference to school spirit and apparel.
- The Marketplace
- The main dining hall located in the University Center offering buffet-style meals.
- The UC
- The University Center, the primary residence hall on campus housing both students and student life offices.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by faculty to post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- CruCard
- The official Madonna University student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- DiPonio
- The DiPonio Building, which houses the College of Nursing and Health.
- Maertens
- The Maertens Building, home to the School of Business.
- MU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- MY Portal
- The centralized web portal where students access grades, registration, and financial aid information.
- take_5
- Take 5
- The Admin
- The Administration Building, housing the Welcome Center, Admissions, and executive offices.
- The Franciscan
- The Franciscan Center for Science and Media, a LEED-certified building housing science labs and instructional suites.
- university_center_dining_hall
- University Center Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 10 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.