Academic calendar
School Term Dates 2026/27 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jul 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Term Dates 2026/27Relevant now
Campus language
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F
- Formal Hall
- The traditional evening meal held several times a week where students wear academic gowns and dine together in the Hall.
G
- Gowning
- The practice of wearing the official Newman College academic gown, required for Formal Hall and special ceremonies.
H
- High Table
- The elevated table at the front of the Dining Hall where the Rector, senior staff, and invited guests sit during Formal Hall.
I
- ICC
- Inter-Collegiate Council, the governing body that coordinates sports and cultural competitions between the various residential colleges at the University of Melbourne.
N
- NCAA
- Newman College Alumni Association, the organization for former students of the college.
- NCSS
- Newman College Student Society, the primary representative body for all students living at the college.
S
- Salvete
- The orientation week and welcoming period for new students at the start of the academic year.
T
- The Buttery
- The student-run social hub and cafe within the college, serving snacks, coffee, and drinks.
- The New Wing
- The modern residential additions to the college, specifically the Kenny and Donovan wings.
- The Old Wing
- The original residential sections of the college, known for their traditional architecture and high ceilings.
- The Paddock
- The large central lawn area used for casual socializing, college sports, and outdoor events.
- The Quads
- The main residential quadrangles designed by Walter Burley Griffin, housing the majority of undergraduate students.
V
- Valete
- The final formal dinner and series of events held at the end of the year to say goodbye to departing students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 6th_form_brewhouse_cafe
- 6th Form Brewhouse Cafe
- Academic Tutorials
- College-specific small group teaching sessions provided by residential tutors to supplement university lectures.
- main_dining_room
- Main Dining Room
- snackshack
- SnackShack
- St Mary's Library
- The college's private library, providing study spaces and academic resources for residents.
- The Chapel
- The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, the central place of worship and a landmark of the college's architecture.
- The Cloisters
- The covered stone walkways connecting the different wings of the college, used to navigate the campus while staying dry.
- The Lodge
- The Porter's Lodge, located at the main entrance; it serves as the reception, security hub, and mail collection point.
- The Oratory
- A smaller, more intimate prayer and meeting space located within the college grounds.
- The Pigeonholes
- The physical mailboxes located near the Porter's Lodge where students receive their letters and internal notices.
- The Rector
- The head of the college, responsible for the overall administration and leadership of the Newman community.
- the_pod
- The Pod
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Term Dates 2026/27 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jul 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 12 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.