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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Term 1 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
5 entries Sep 1 → Dec 31, 2026
Term 1 Relevant now
Jan 1 → Apr 30, 2027
Term 2
May 1 → Aug 31, 2027
Term 3
Sep 1 → Dec 31, 2027
Term 3
Jan 1 → Apr 30, 2028
Term 4
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Castle Cafe A smaller food and coffee outlet located within the historic Hatley Castle.
CTET Centre for Training and Educational Technology, the department students contact for technical support with online learning tools. H
Habitat The Habitat Café, the main campus dining hall located in the Learning and Innovation Centre. M
Millward The Millward Building, a primary on-campus residence for students during their intensive residency periods. N
Nixon The Nixon Building, which provides both short-term residency and long-term student housing. O
OIE Office of International Education, which supports international students with visas and cultural transition. P
Peacocks The wild peacocks that roam the campus grounds and are considered the unofficial campus mascots. R
RRUSA Royal Roads University Student Association, the primary undergraduate student government. T
The Castle The common student shorthand for Hatley Castle.
The Hatley Short for Hatley Park National Historic Site, the estate on which the campus is located. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Crossroads The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
Grant The Grant Building, a central academic building containing many of the university's classrooms and faculty offices.
habitat_caf Habitat Café
Hatley Castle The iconic historic centerpiece of the campus, housing administrative offices and some classrooms.
LIC The Learning and Innovation Centre, the main hub for classrooms, the library, and the Habitat Café.
Moodle The Learning Management System (LMS) where all course materials, discussions, and assignments are hosted.
OneCard The official student identification card used for library services, building access, and printing.
sherman_jen_kiosk Sherman Jen Kiosk
The Mews The building housing the Welcome Centre, campus security, and the university bookstore.
U-Pass The universal transit pass provided through student fees, allowing unlimited access to BC Transit in the Victoria region. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Term 1 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 10 approved campus terms and 10 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. Using DormWay at Royal Roads University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Royal Roads University
RRU in the Media A weekly feature collecting media appearances by RRU experts.
Sep 18, 2026
Read More Tackling culture change, one lesson at a time Prof. Jennifer Walinga teams up with Rugby Canada to transform sport culture.
Sep 16, 2026
Read More Building Habanero: RRU alum turns purpose into a thriving business RRU double alum Samuel Ramos started a company to benefit people and the planet.
Sep 11, 2026
Read More September 2026 Thesis and Dissertation Defences A list of upcoming thesis and dissertation defences for September 2026.
Sep 10, 2026
Read More Royal Roads uses the Alertus mass notification system for emergency alerts including building evacuations, lockdowns, and weather-related closures. Royal Roads uses the Alertus mass notification system for emergency alerts including building evacuations, lockdowns, and weather-related closures.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Royal Roads University
Careers in Technology: Panel Discussion & Networking Event September 23, 2026
A panel discussion and networking event focused on careers in technology during Tech Week Sept 2026.
Biodiversity appreciation walk with iNaturalist Training September 24, 2026
An on-campus event featuring a walk to appreciate biodiversity and training on the iNaturalist app.
Langford Job Fair 2026 September 25, 2026
A job fair event held at the Langford campus for students and the community.
Outdoor Movie Night - John Horgan Campus September 25, 2026
A student event featuring an outdoor movie screening at the John Horgan Campus.
Graduate Programs Online Info Session September 29, 2026
A webinar providing information about graduate programs at Royal Roads University.
Orange Shirt Day September 29, 2026
A time to recognize and remember the experiences of generations of Indigenous children who attended residential schools.
John Horgan Campus Discovery Day October 3, 2026
An info session and discovery day at the John Horgan Campus.
Build Incredible Soil - Education Session October 6, 2026
An on-campus education session focused on soil health and building soil.
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