Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Full-term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First Eight Weeks SessionFall 2026 First Eight Weeks Session/TermFall Semester 2026 First Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Fall 2026 Full-termRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Second Eight Weeks SessionFall 2026 Second Eight Weeks Session/TermFall Second Eight Weeks 2026Fall Semester 2026 Second Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Spring 2027 First Eight Weeks SessionSpring 2027 First Eight Weeks Session/TermSpring Semester 2027 First Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Spring 2027 Full-term
- Spring 2027 Second Eight Weeks SessionSpring 2027 Second Eight Weeks Session/TermSpring Semester 2027 Second Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Summer 2027 First Eight Weeks SessionSummer 2027 First Eight Weeks Session/TermSummer Term 2027 First Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Summer 2027 Full-term
- Summer 2027 Second Eight Weeks SessionSummer 2027 Second Eight Weeks Session/TermSummer Term 2027 Second Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Fall 2027 First Eight Weeks SessionFall 2027 First Eight Weeks Session/TermFall Semester 2027 First Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Fall 2027 Full-term
- Fall 2027 Second Eight Weeks SessionFall 2027 Second Eight Weeks Session/TermFall Semester 2027 Second Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Spring 2028 First Eight Weeks SessionSpring 2028 First Eight Weeks Session/TermSpring Semester 2028 First Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Spring 2028 Full-term
- Spring 2028 Second Eight Weeks SessionSpring 2028 Second Eight Weeks Session/TermSpring Semester 2028 Second Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Summer 2028 First Eight Weeks SessionSummer 2028 First Eight Weeks Session/TermSummer Term 2028 First Eight Weeks Session/Term
- Summer 2028 Full-term
- Summer 2028 Second Eight Weeks SessionSummer 2028 Second Eight Weeks Session/TermSummer Term 2028 Second Eight Weeks Session/Term
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 53 of 53 terms
7
- 757
- The local area code, frequently used by students to refer to the surrounding Hampton Roads/Norfolk region.
B
- BDC
- Broderick Dining Commons, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility.
- Big Blue
- The name of ODU's official lion mascot.
- Broderick
- The Broderick Dining Commons, the university's primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall.
C
- Cane's
- The Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers location in the University Village, a popular late-night student spot.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated inside the Perry Library.
F
- Flex
- A spending balance included with meal plans specifically for on-campus retail dining locations.
- Flex Points
- Dining currency included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like Starbucks or Chick-fil-A.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, overseeing the university's Greek organizations.
I
- Ice Cream and Cake
- A specific song and dance performed by students and the band at athletic events, particularly basketball games.
- Ice Cream Guy
- A reference to a popular local ice cream truck vendor frequently found near the campus perimeter.
- Ice House
- The nickname for the off-campus venue where the ODU hockey club plays.
- Ireland
- Ireland House, a residence hall within the Honors College residential community.
L
- LSI
- Leadership & Student Involvement, the office that manages student organizations and leadership programs.
M
- Mace & Crown
- The independent, student-run newspaper of Old Dominion University.
- Meal Exchange
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall swipe for a designated meal at retail outlets like Chick-fil-A or Steak 'n Shake.
- Monarch Meals
- The standard meal swipes used for entry into dining halls or for designated meal exchanges.
- Monarch Plus
- A debit-style account on the student ID card used for campus dining and participating off-campus vendors.
- Monarch Way
- The street and surrounding mixed-use area in the University Village featuring restaurants and shops.
- Monarch Way
- The mixed-use street in the University Village featuring popular off-campus dining like Raising Cane's.
- Monarchs
- The collective name for ODU students and athletic teams.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing historically African American fraternities and sororities.
O
- O-House
- Owens House, a newer residential hall often referred to by its initial.
- O-Team
- The Orientation Team, student leaders who guide new Monarchs during preview days.
P
- P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, the small convenience stores located in various academic and residential buildings.
- Panda
- The Panda Express location in the Webb University Center food court.
- POD
- Provisions on Demand, the small convenience stores located across campus.
- Powhatan
- The Powhatan Apartments, a student housing complex situated near the athletic fields.
R
- Reign On
- The university's official motto and a common rallying cry used at athletic events.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing the interests of students living on campus.
- Rogers
- The Rogers Main Dining Hall, a secondary dining location serving the Quad area.
- RSG
- Resident Student Government, the advocacy group specifically for students living in on-campus housing.
- RSVP
- Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention, a peer education and support office.
- RSWC
- Recreation and Wellness Center, the department managing the gym and intramural sports.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the student-led group that organizes major campus events and concerts.
- SEES
- Student Engagement and Enrollment Services, the division overseeing student life and success.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for ODU students.
T
- The 757
- The local area code used as shorthand for the Hampton Roads/Norfolk regional culture.
- The Commons
- A common shorthand for the Broderick Dining Commons.
- The Fountain
- The Lion Fountain located at the center of Kaufman Mall, a popular meeting spot.
- The Inn
- The ODU Inn, a former hotel converted into a student residence hall.
- The O
- The O-House, formally known as the Old Dominion University Dining Hall, located near the Quad.
- The POD
- Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located in various spots like the Webb Center and the Village.
- The Quad
- The central residential cluster including Gresham Hall, Rogers Hall, and the newer residential commons.
- The Seal
- The university seal on the floor of the Webb Center; campus legend says stepping on it will prevent you from graduating.
- The Village
- The University Village, a mixed-use development on the east side of campus with apartments and retail.
- The Village
- The University Village, an apartment-style housing complex located on the east side of campus near the stadium.
- The Webb
- The food court and retail dining options (like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks) located inside the Webb University Center.
- The Woods
- A residential complex on the west side of campus including Virginia, Ireland, Scotland, and France Houses.
- The Yard
- The central grassy lawn area near the Webb Center often used for student organization tabling and events.
W
- Webb
- The food court and dining options located within the Webb University Center.
- Webb Food Court
- The collection of retail dining options located inside the Webb University Center.
- Whitehurst
- Whitehurst Hall, a residence hall famous for its waterfront views of the Elizabeth River.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BAL
- The Batten Arts and Letters building, a major academic high-rise.
- Blue Loop
- A campus shuttle route providing transportation around the perimeter of the main campus.
- Blue Route
- The primary campus shuttle loop that connects the main academic buildings with the residential areas and the Village.
- broderick_dining_commons
- Broderick Dining Commons
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials, assignments, and grades.
- chick_fil_a_webb_center
- Chick-fil-A (Webb Center)
- Constant
- Constant Hall, the primary building for the Strome College of Business.
- Constant Hall
- The main building for the Strome College of Business.
- Flex Points
- Dining dollars included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus retail food locations like Starbucks or Chick-fil-A.
- Handshake
- The online platform used by ODU Career Development Services for student job postings and internship listings.
- Kaufman
- Kaufman Hall, the primary building for the Batten College of Engineering and Technology.
- Leo Online
- The web portal used by students for class registration, viewing grades, and managing financial aid.
- LiveSafe
- The official campus safety mobile app used for reporting tips and requesting escorts.
- MIDAS
- The Monarch Identification and Authorization System, the central account used to log into all ODU digital platforms.
- Monarch Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Monarch Cash
- A prepaid account on the student ID used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner merchants.
- Monarch ID
- The official student identification card required for building access, dining, and library services.
- Monarch Plus
- A debit-like account linked to the student ID card that can be used for laundry, printing, and at off-campus partner merchants.
- Monarch Transit
- The campus shuttle bus system that runs fixed routes between residential areas, academic buildings, and parking lots.
- ODU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- ODU Alerts
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Perry
- The Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library, the university's main library and learning commons.
- roger_s_riverside_cafe
- Roger's Riverside Cafe
- S.B. Ballard
- The S.B. Ballard Stadium, where the Monarch football team plays.
- SafeRide
- An on-demand van service providing safe transportation for students within the campus area during nighttime hours.
- Silver Loop
- A specific campus shuttle route that connects the main campus to the University Village.
- starbucks_webb_center
- Starbucks (Webb Center)
- The Blue Line
- A specific campus shuttle route that circulates the perimeter of the campus and residential areas.
- The Silver Line
- One of the main campus shuttle routes connecting the residential and academic sides of campus.
- The SRC
- The Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- The Ted
- The Ted Constant Convocation Center, the campus arena (now officially named Chartway Arena).
- The Village
- The University Village, a mixed-use development featuring student apartments, restaurants, and the ODU bookstore.
- The Webb
- The Webb University Center, the main student union building housing the bookstore and student orgs.
- U-ID
- The official Old Dominion University identification card required for building access and meal plans.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Full-term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 53 approved campus terms and 34 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.