Academic calendar
Fall 2026 San Antonio Traditional Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 San Antonio Traditional SessionRelevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Fast Track A Session
- Fall 2026 WEC Session
- Fall 2026 National Online 14 Week Session
- Fall 2026 Fast Track B Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Fast Track A Session
- Spring 2027 WEC Session
- Spring 2027 National Online 14 Week Session
- Spring 2027 Fast Track B Session
Campus language
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A
- Annie B's
- Sister Annie B’s, the campus cafe and grill located within the Sueltenfuss Library.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, a suite-style residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- Confetti
- The name of the student-run media and news outlet at OLLU.
- Confetti 5K
- A major annual campus run and community event held during the San Antonio Fiesta season.
F
- Flores
- Flores Hall, a residence hall housing both first-year and upperclass students.
H
- HALO
- Hispanic American Leadership Organization, a prominent cultural and leadership group.
I
- ISS
- International Student Services, providing support for the university's international student population.
L
- Lake Day
- A major annual spring tradition featuring a festival, food, and community activities.
- Lake Front
- The name of the student-run news organization and campus newspaper.
- Lakeview
- Lakeview Apartments, the on-campus apartment complex for independent student living.
M
- MDR
- The Main Dining Room, the primary cafeteria space for students.
N
- NSLS
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, a prominent leadership honor society on campus.
- NSO
- New Student Orientation, the program for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
P
- Pacelli
- Pacelli Hall, a traditional-style residence hall often used for first-year students.
- Prov
- Providence Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
- Providence
- Providence Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- Saints
- The collective name for OLLU students, faculty, and the university's athletic teams.
- Saints
- The collective name for the university's athletic teams and the general student body mascot.
- Saints Cafe
- The coffee shop and cafe located within the Sueltenfuss Library.
- SALT
- Student Assistant Leadership Team, a group of student leaders who assist with campus programming.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the students.
- Sister Annie B's
- The formal name for the main campus cafeteria, often shortened by students.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a program providing academic tutoring and advising.
- Starbucks
- The full-service Starbucks counter located inside the Sueltenfuss Library.
T
- The C-Store
- The on-campus convenience store for snacks and quick grab-and-go items.
- The Caf
- The LakeView Cafe, the main university dining hall located in the Malloy Building.
- The Cyber
- The Cyber Cafe, a casual dining and coffee spot located within the Sueltenfuss Library.
- The Cyber Cafe
- The coffee shop and snack bar located within the Sueltenfuss Library.
- The Grotto
- The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a central landmark used for prayer and campus gatherings.
- The Lake
- The common shorthand name used by students and alumni to refer to the university.
- The Lakeview
- The Lakeview Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria located in the Main Building.
- The Pub
- Saints Pub, a casual dining and social spot located in the University Wellness and Activities Center.
V
- VMA
- Veteran and Military Affairs, the office supporting student veterans and military-connected families.
W
- Wings Up
- The official university motto and accompanying hand gesture used to show school spirit.
- Worden
- The Worden School of Social Service, OLLU's renowned social work program.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 24th Street
- The main thoroughfare and primary entrance point for the university campus.
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- 24th Street Subs
- Lake Card
- The official student ID card required for meal plans, library checkout, and building access.
- Lake Online
- The university's specific instance of the Canvas learning management system for coursework.
- Lake View
- The specific online housing portal used by students to apply for rooms and manage meal plans.
- LakeView
- The online student portal used for accessing grades, registration, and financial aid information.
- Main
- The Main Building, the iconic historic structure that serves as the heart of the campus.
- Metz
- Metz Hall, an academic building primarily used for science, math, and health professional programs.
- Moye
- Moye Hall, a historic central building housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- MyOLLU
- The central student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and accessing email.
- OLLU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or closures.
- OLLU ID
- The physical identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library checkouts.
- Safe Ride
- A campus police service providing safety escorts for students walking across campus at night.
- Saints Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- Saints Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Saints Connect
- The online platform used to find student organizations and campus event listings.
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- Saints Cafe
- saints_lounge_and_market_slam_c_store
- Saints Lounge and Market (SLAM / C-Store)
- sister_annie_b_s_cafeteria
- Sister Annie B's Cafeteria
- Sueltenfuss
- The Sueltenfuss Library, the main academic research and study hub.
- The Grotto
- A replica of the Grotto of Lourdes on campus, used as a landmark and spiritual site.
- The Halo
- The university's internal portal used by students to check grades, register for classes, and access financial aid.
- The Main
- The iconic Main Building, known for its spires and housing administrative offices and classrooms.
- The Portal
- The central online dashboard (myOLLU) where students access registration, grades, and financial aid.
- The UW
- The University Wellness and Activities Center, containing the gym, fitness center, and Saints Pub.
- The Word
- The university's official newsletter for campus-wide announcements and news.
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- The Market @ Saints Lounge and Market (SLAM)
- Thiry
- Thiry Auditorium, the primary venue for large-scale campus presentations and performances.
- UWAC
- The University Wellness and Activities Center, which houses the gym, basketball courts, and fitness facilities.
- VIA
- The San Antonio public transit system; OLLU students often utilize the VIA U-Pass for bus transportation.
- VIA U-Pass
- A program providing OLLU students with free unlimited access to San Antonio's VIA Metropolitan Transit bus system.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 San Antonio Traditional Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 38 approved campus terms and 31 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.