Academic calendar
Summer Semester 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session I 2026
- Summer Session I 2026
- Summer Semester 2026Relevant now
- Summer Session II 2026
- Summer Session III 2026
- Fall Session I 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall Session II 2026
- Winter Term 2027
- Spring Session I 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring Session II 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
- Summer Session II 2027 (16-Week Calendar)
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
- Summer Session III 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
Campus language
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Showing 49 of 49 terms
A
- Albright
- Albright Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
- ASA
- Asian Student Association, a group promoting Asian heritage and awareness.
B
- Barnhardt
- Barnhardt Hall, a residence hall located near the residential quad.
- Belk
- Belk Hall, a central residence hall on campus.
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, an organization promoting cultural awareness and community for Black students.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.
- Byrum
- Byrum Hall, a residence hall primarily housing upperclassmen.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- CUB
- Campus Union Board, the primary student-led programming and events organization.
H
- Hayes
- Hayes Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
- HBO
- Hall Brown Overcash Hall, a central residence hall.
L
- LASO
- Latin American Student Organization, representing Latinx student interests.
- Library Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated within the Everett Library.
- Lion's Den
- The Lion's Den Grille & Game Room, a casual dining and social spot on campus.
- Lion's Dollars
- The campus currency loaded onto student IDs for use at dining locations.
M
- MSA
- Muslim Student Association, a group fostering community for Muslim students.
- Myers Park
- The historic neighborhood surrounding the campus, often used to describe the local area's atmosphere.
Q
- Q-City
- A nickname highlighting the university's integration with the city of Charlotte.
- Q-Force
- The official student spirit group that supports athletic teams.
- Q-News
- The student-run news organization and media outlet at Queens.
- Q-U
- A common shorthand abbreviation used by students to refer to the university.
- QU
- Common shorthand for Queens University of Charlotte.
- QUBE
- Queens University Black Ensemble, a performing arts group focused on gospel and contemporary music.
- QUC
- Queens University of Charlotte (general institutional abbreviation).
- QUnited
- The university's annual day of giving and community celebration.
R
- Rex
- The name of the university's lion mascot.
- Rex's Lair
- A student hangout and programming space in HBO that often hosts events with food.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living on campus.
- Royals
- The official nickname for Queens University students and athletic teams.
- RUF
- Reformed University Fellowship, a campus ministry organization.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of student-athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SPB
- Student Programming Board, the organization responsible for planning campus-wide social events.
T
- The Caf
- Young Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
- The Clock Tower
- The central campus landmark often used as a meeting point.
- The Coffee Shop
- The Starbucks location situated within the Everett Library.
- The Coffeehouse
- The on-campus Starbucks location where students use meal exchange or flex dollars.
- The Den
- The Lion's Den, a retail dining location offering quick meals and snacks in the Trexler Student Center.
- The Green
- Another term for the open lawn spaces used for recreation.
- The Library Starbucks
- The Starbucks coffee shop located within the Everett Library.
- The Market
- The P.O.D. Market, a convenience store located on campus for grab-and-go items.
- The P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, the campus convenience store for snacks and essentials.
- The Q
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to Queens University of Charlotte.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn area where students gather for events and socializing.
- The Royal Mile
- The main pedestrian thoroughfare that runs through the heart of campus.
- The Selwyn
- Selwyn Avenue, the main road that bisects the campus and serves as a local landmark.
- The Village
- The North and South Village apartments, typically for upperclassmen.
W
- Wireman
- Wireman Hall, a residence hall known for its proximity to the academic buildings.
Y
- Young
- Young Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat campus facility.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Dana
- Dana Hall, which houses various academic departments and classrooms.
- Dana Hall
- One of the primary science and academic buildings on campus.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Everett
- Everett Library, the main campus library and study space.
- KCH
- Knight-Crane Hall, which houses the School of Communication.
- Knight-Crane
- Knight-Crane Hall, the building housing the Knight School of Communication.
- LCC
- Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation, the main athletic and fitness hub.
- Levine
- The Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation, the main hub for athletics and fitness.
- Levine Center
- The Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation, the campus hub for athletics and fitness.
- Lion's Dollars
- Declining balance funds attached to the Q-Card for use at campus dining locations.
- MyQueens
- The internal web portal for students to access grades, schedules, and financial information.
- Q-Alert
- The emergency notification system used to broadcast safety alerts to students.
- Q-Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus spending.
- QAlert
- The emergency notification system used for weather alerts and campus safety updates.
- Queens Hall
- The main administration building, formerly known as Burwell Hall.
- Rex
- The university's lion mascot, often used to brand spirit-related logistics.
- Rex Alert
- The university's emergency notification system for campus-wide safety alerts.
- Rex's Lair
- A dedicated student hangout and game room space located in the Trexler Student Center.
- Rex's Ride
- The campus shuttle service providing transportation for students.
- Rogers
- Rogers Hall, the main building for science and mathematics programs.
- Selwyn
- Selwyn Avenue, the main thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the campus.
- Stored Value Accounts
- The specific accounts on a Q-Card where students can deposit funds for campus services.
- Sykes
- Sykes Learning Center, a primary hub for academic support and classrooms.
- The Levine
- The Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation, the main campus gym and athletic facility.
- The Q
- The university's internal mobile app and web portal for campus news and events.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that connects the main campus to satellite locations or parking.
- Trexler
- Trexler Student Center, the main hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Watkins Hall
- The building housing the Campus Police and Public Safety office.
- young_dining_hall
- Young Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Semester 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 49 approved campus terms and 29 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.