Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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B
- Binary
- Binary Hub, a popular private student accommodation complex located a short walk from campus.
D
- Degree Show
- The major end-of-year exhibition where graduating students showcase their final projects to the public.
K
- Kavanagh
- Kavanagh Court, a common off-campus student housing option for NCAD students.
M
- Manning's
- Manning's Bakery on Thomas Street, a frequent off-campus spot for students to get food.
N
- NCADSU
- National College of Art and Design Students' Union, the representative body for students.
- NIVAL
- National Irish Visual Arts Library, a major research documentation center located on the NCAD campus.
S
- Studio
- The dedicated workspace assigned to students, which serves as the primary hub of social and academic life.
T
- The Canteen
- The main on-campus eatery located in the vaulted basement area, formerly known for hosting 'Luncheonette'.
- The Liberties
- The historic Dublin neighborhood surrounding the college, known for its distinct character and markets.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 123
- The primary Dublin Bus route that stops directly outside the college on Thomas Street.
- Harry Clarke
- The Harry Clarke House, which contains the main lecture theatre and administrative offices.
- Leap Card
- The essential student travel card used for discounted fares on Dublin Bus, Luas, and Irish Rail.
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- NCAD ANNEX
- Red Square
- The central open-air courtyard on campus where students socialize and events are held.
- Student ID
- The multi-purpose card used for campus access, library borrowing, and operating the printing/scanning machines.
- The Arch
- The main historic stone entrance to the college located on Thomas Street.
- The Granary
- The large brick building on Charlotte Street housing the Design and Fine Art departments.
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- The Goodies @ NCAD (Luncheonette)
- Thomas Street
- The main thoroughfare where the college is situated, serving as the primary reference point for navigation.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.