Academic calendar
Spring Semester 2027 runs Feb 2, 2027 – Jun 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring Semester 2026
- Spring Semester 2027Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization dedicated to Black culture and advocacy.
C
- Challenge
- Short for 'Challenge 2020' or similar project-based learning initiatives integrated into the curriculum.
- Challenge Week
- A specialized week-long period where students engage in a single, immersive project-based learning experience.
- Challenges
- Short-term, intensive elective courses that focus on solving real-world problems or completing specific projects.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a prominent student club focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and community.
I
- iNews
- The student-run journalism and media outlet for the school.
- iSchooler
- A student who attends the NYC iSchool.
M
- Module
- A 9-week intensive course that makes up the core of the school's unique academic calendar.
- Modules
- The unique nine-week course format used instead of traditional semester-long classes.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the school's chapter for high-achieving students.
O
- Off-campus
- The policy allowing students to leave the building for lunch, typically reserved for upperclassmen or those with specific permissions.
- Open Lunch
- The privilege allowing eligible students to leave the school building to purchase food from local vendors.
P
- PA
- The Parents Association, which organizes fundraising and school events.
Q
- Quarterly
- The iSchool Quarterly, the student-run news and literary publication.
S
- SGO
- Student Government Organization, the primary student representative body.
- SLT
- School Leadership Team, a committee of teachers, parents, and students that develops school policies.
T
- The Caf
- The shared cafeteria located on the 4th floor of the building.
- The Cart
- The halal food cart frequently parked outside the main entrance on 6th Avenue.
- The Deli
- Generic term for the local bodegas near the school where students grab snacks or sandwiches.
- TJ's
- The Trader Joe's on Spring Street, a primary lunch destination for students with off-campus privileges.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 131
- The school's physical address at 131 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave).
- 131 Sixth
- The shorthand for the school's address at 131 Avenue of the Americas.
- Advisory
- A small-group meeting with a faculty mentor for academic tracking and social-emotional support.
- Canal Street
- A major nearby transit hub (1/A/C/E/N/Q/R/W lines) used for commuting to the Hudson Square area.
- Jupiter
- Jupiter Ed, the online portal used by students and parents to track grades and assignments.
- Late Start
- The Wednesday schedule where classes begin at 10:00 AM to allow for staff professional development.
- Mastery
- The school's grading philosophy which focuses on demonstrating proficiency rather than traditional point accumulation.
- MetroCard
- The Department of Education-issued transit pass used by students for commuting to the SoHo campus.
- nyc_ischool_cafeteria
- NYC iSchool Cafeteria
- Open Lunch
- The privilege granted to juniors and seniors (and sometimes sophomores) to leave the building during lunch periods.
- Spring Street
- The closest subway station (C/E lines) frequently used by students to reach the school.
- The 1/A/C/E
- The primary subway lines (Canal St or Spring St stations) used by students to commute to the school.
- The 4th Floor
- The lower level of the school containing additional classrooms and labs.
- The 5th Floor
- The main level of the school containing the main office and common areas.
- The Hub
- The central student common area used for studying, socializing, and school events.
- The Hub
- The school's internal online platform used for checking schedules, grades, and course materials.
- The iSchool
- The common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the NYC iSchool specifically within the shared building.
- Town Hall
- A school-wide meeting held in the auditorium for community announcements and presentations.
- Wednesday Late Start
- The weekly schedule adjustment where classes begin later to accommodate teacher professional development.
- Working Lunch
- A period where students can meet with teachers for extra help or club meetings while eating.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Spring Semester 2027 runs Feb 2, 2027 – Jun 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 20 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.