Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Full Term runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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- 100 Nights
- A major senior tradition marking the final 100 days until commencement.
A
- AASU
- African American Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.
- Activity Period
- The designated block of time (typically 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) reserved for club meetings and campus events to avoid class conflicts.
B
- BCF
- Bethel Campus Fellowship, a campus ministry and student organization.
- BES
- Business Economics Society, a club for students interested in business and economics.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student-led organization promoting diversity and inclusion.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, responsible for planning student events and social activities.
- Cabbie
- A student member of the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
- Caroline
- Caroline Hall, a building that houses administrative offices and student services.
D
- Doyle
- Doyle Hall, a residence hall that also houses the main dining facilities.
- Doyle
- The main campus dining hall located in Doyle Hall.
- Doyle Dining
- The main residential dining hall where students use meal swipes for buffet-style meals.
- Doyle Dining Hall
- The main campus eatery located in Doyle Hall, managed by SAGE Dining Services.
F
- Fear the Swamp
- The official athletic rallying cry and slogan for NDMU sports teams.
- Fearless
- A term derived from the university's 'Fearless and Faithful' mission, frequently used to describe the student spirit.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining currency included in meal plans that can be used at the Gator Grind or for guest meals in the Dining Hall.
G
- Gator Alley
- The retail dining area offering quick-service food options and snacks.
- Gator Card
- The official university identification card used for building access and campus purchases.
- Gator Fest
- A major annual campus tradition and social event for the student body.
- Gator Girl
- A historical nickname for NDMU students, originating from the university's roots as a women's college.
- Gator Grind
- The campus coffee shop (now located in the Dining Hall) that serves Starbucks products and grab-and-go items.
- Gator Hub
- The central online portal where students access email, grades, and campus resources.
- Gator To-Go
- A premade meal pickup option for students who cannot make it to the dining hall during regular hours.
- Gators
- The official mascot and the collective name for all NDMU students.
- Gibbons
- Gibbons Hall, a central campus building housing the bookstore, post office, and various student services.
M
- Meal Swipe
- A single entry credit used for access to the main Doyle Dining Hall.
- Meletia
- Meletia Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
- MSA
- Muslim Student Association, a student-led religious and cultural organization.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of NDMU student-athletes.
- SALC
- Student Athlete Leadership Council, an organization for NDMU's NCAA Division III athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- SSND
- School Sisters of Notre Dame, the religious order that founded and sponsors the university.
- SWE
- Society of Women Engineers, a professional and social organization for engineering students.
T
- The Arch
- The historic stone archway used for ceremonial walks during Convocation and Commencement.
- The Columns
- The long-running student newspaper of NDMU.
- The Swamp
- A nickname for the athletic facilities or the home court/field during games.
- The Tea Room
- A formal meeting and dining space located within Gibbons Hall.
- The Tower
- Refers to the prominent clock tower on Gibbons Hall, a central campus landmark.
W
- WOW
- Weeks of Welcome, the series of events held at the start of the academic year.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Activity Period
- A daily logistics convention where the 12-2 PM window is kept clear of classes to facilitate student involvement and meetings.
- Brightspace
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials and assignments.
- Bunting
- Bunting Hall, the primary facility for the School of Nursing.
- Canvas
- The university's primary learning management system (LMS) for course materials and assignments.
- Caroline
- Caroline Hall, a prominent campus building housing administrative offices and the Women's Leadership Institute.
- CharmPass
- A mobile app recommended for students to purchase fares for Baltimore's MTA buses and light rail.
- Collegetown Shuttle
- A free shuttle service for students that connects NDMU to other Baltimore-area colleges and Penn Station.
- doyle_dining_hall
- Doyle Dining Hall
- Flex Dollars
- Declining balance funds on the Gator Card used for purchases at campus dining locations like Gator Grind.
- Fourier
- Fourier Hall, home to the university library and the Art department.
- Gator Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety.
- Gator Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Gator Fund
- A declining balance account on the Gator Card used for purchases at campus dining locations.
- Gator Hub
- The central online portal where students access grades, schedules, and university resources.
- Gator Print
- The university's managed printing and copying system available at various locations across campus.
- Gibbons
- Gibbons Hall, the iconic main building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- Knott
- The Knott Science Center, housing laboratories and science classrooms.
- LeClerc
- LeClerc Hall, which houses the theatre and performing arts spaces.
- LNDL
- Loyola Notre Dame Library, the shared library facility used by both NDMU and Loyola University Maryland.
- Loyola-Notre Dame Shuttle
- The shared shuttle service providing transportation between NDMU and Loyola University Maryland.
- MBK
- The Marion Burk Knott Sports & Activities Complex, the main athletic and fitness facility.
- Meal Equivalency
- A policy allowing students to use a meal swipe for a set dollar value at the Gator Grind instead of the dining hall.
- Navigate
- The mobile app used by students to schedule advising appointments and track academic progress.
- NDMU Navigate
- A mobile app and platform used by students to schedule advising appointments and track academic progress.
- Overnight Sign-In
- The required security process for commuter students who need to stay on campus past building closing hours.
- Rice
- Rice Hall, an academic building that includes computer labs and faculty offices.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- The Bridge
- The physical walkway connecting Doyle Hall and Meletia Hall.
- The Gator
- The campus shuttle service that provides transportation for students around the local area.
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- The Gator Grind
- Theresa
- Theresa Hall, an academic building housing various administrative offices and classrooms.
- UAB
- The University Academic Building, which houses various classrooms and the School of Nursing.
- UAC
- University Academic Center, a modern facility for nursing and health professions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Full Term runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 33 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.