Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 14-week Spring Semester 2026
- 6-week Summer Session 2026Summer Session 2026
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- Winter Semester 2027
- 6-week Intersession 2027
- 14-week Spring Semester 2027
- 6-week Summer Session 2027Summer Session 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bayman
- A student who is from a rural area or 'outport' of Newfoundland.
- Bitters
- The Graduate Students' Union pub and restaurant located in Feild Hall.
- BP
- Burton's Pond, the apartment-style residences typically for senior students.
- Burton's
- Burton's Pond, the apartment-style residences typically for upper-year students.
C
- CHMR
- The campus and community radio station (93.5 FM).
- Coughlan
- Coughlan College, a smaller residential community on the north side of campus.
D
- D-Day
- Informal term used by students for the day final grades are released on the student portal.
G
- GSU
- Graduate Students' Union, representing the interests of graduate students.
- Gushue
- R. Gushue Hall, the primary dining hall for students living in residence.
J
- Jumping Bean
- A popular local coffee chain with multiple locations across the campus.
M
- Mac
- Macpherson College, the newer suite-style residence buildings (Shorncliffe and Cluett Halls).
- Macpherson
- Macpherson College, the newer suite-style residence buildings (Cluett and Shiwak Halls).
- MISU
- Marine Institute Students' Union, representing students at the Ridge Road campus.
- MUN
- The universal shorthand for Memorial University of Newfoundland.
- Munnelling
- The act of navigating the campus through the extensive underground tunnel system to avoid the weather.
- MUNSU
- Memorial University of Newfoundland Students' Union, representing undergraduate students.
P
- Paton
- Paton College, the traditional-style residence wings surrounding the main dining hall.
S
- Screeched in
- A local tradition often performed by students for newcomers, involving a shot of rum and kissing a cod.
- Skywalks
- The elevated indoor glass bridges that connect buildings like the UC and the Engineering building.
T
- The Attic
- A convenience store and snack shop located in the University Centre.
- The Breezeway
- The campus bar and social hub located in the University Centre, serving food and drinks.
- The Court
- The central courtyard area surrounded by the Paton College residence houses.
- The Deck
- The outdoor seating area attached to the Breezeway bar, popular during warmer months.
- The Houses
- Refers to the individual residence buildings within Paton College, such as Barnes, Blackall, or Bowater.
- The Landing
- A large open social and event space located on the third floor of the University Centre.
- The Loft
- The food court area located on the third floor of the University Centre (UC).
- The Muse
- The official student-run newspaper of Memorial University.
- The Pond
- A common shorthand for the Burton's Pond apartment complex.
- The Rock
- A common nickname for the island of Newfoundland, often used by students from away.
- The Skywalk
- The enclosed pedestrian bridge over Prince Philip Drive connecting the UC to the Earth Sciences building.
- The Skywalks
- The elevated glass-enclosed pedestrian bridges connecting buildings like the UC and the Arts building.
- The Tunnels
- The network of underground walkways connecting most major buildings on the St. John's campus.
- The UC
- The food court area on the third floor of the University Centre featuring various fast-food vendors.
- The Whale
- The massive blue whale skeleton suspended in the atrium of the Core Science Facility.
- Townie
- A student who is originally from the city of St. John's.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brightspace
- The online learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
- CEP
- Campus Enforcement and Patrol, the university's security service.
- CSF
- The Core Science Facility, the large, modern building housing science labs and the blue whale skeleton.
- ED
- The Education Building, located near the physical education facilities.
- EN
- The Engineering Building, where most applied science and engineering classes are held.
- HH
- The Henrietta Harvey Building, primarily used for Humanities and Social Sciences departments.
- M-Card
- The official student ID card used for library access, meal plans, and gym entry.
- Metrobus
- The public transit system in St. John's; students often use the 'U-Pass' included in fees for unlimited rides.
- MUN Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, library access, and gym entry.
- MUN ID
- The official student identification card required for exams, library services, and gym access.
- MUN Safe
- The official campus safety app used for emergency alerts and requesting 'WalkSafe' escorts.
- PE
- The Physical Education Building, containing gymnasiums and athletic facilities.
- QEII
- The Queen Elizabeth II Library, the main research library on campus.
- r_gushue_hall
- R. Gushue Hall
- Self-Service
- The administrative web portal used for course registration, tuition payments, and viewing transcripts.
- SN
- The Science Building, housing laboratories and lecture halls for the Faculty of Science.
- The Core
- The Core Science Facility (CSF), a major new building for science and engineering research.
- The Field House
- The large indoor athletic and track facility part of 'The Works' complex.
- The UC
- The University Centre, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and the food court.
- The Works
- The primary fitness and recreation complex, including the Aquarena and the Field House.
- The Works
- The campus recreation complex, including the Aquarena and the Field House gym.
- U-Pass
- The universal transit pass included in student fees, allowing unlimited use of the Metrobus system.
- UC
- The University Centre, the hub for student services, food, and the bookstore.
- university_centre_food_court
- University Centre Food Court
- UPass
- The universal bus pass included in student fees, providing unlimited Metrobus access via the M-Card.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 25 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.