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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
6 entries Aug 31 → Dec 19, 2026
Fall 2026 Term Relevant now
Jan 4 → May 1, 2027
Spring 2027 Term
May 10 → Aug 28, 2027
Summer 2027 Term
Aug 30 → Dec 18, 2027
Fall 2027 Term
Jan 3 → Apr 29, 2028
Spring 2028 Term
May 8 → Aug 26, 2028
Summer 2028 Term
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A G I R S T A
ABP Au Bon Pain, a common quick-service dining location on campus. G
GSA Graduate Student Association, representing students in the Graduate College. I
IMD The Illinois Medical District, the neighborhood surrounding the Rush campus. R
Room 500 The main cafeteria located on the 5th floor of the Atrium building.
RU Caring A student-led community service organization focused on the local Chicago community.
RUVP Rush University Volunteer Program, which coordinates student volunteer opportunities. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students. T
The Atrium The central hub of the hospital containing various food options like Panera Bread and the main cafeteria.
The Butterfly A nickname for the Tower hospital building due to its unique architectural shape. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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AAC Armour Academic Center, the primary building for classrooms and student services.
Jelke The Jelke South Building, a key facility for labs and clinical education.
panera_caf_atrium_building Panera Café (Atrium Building)
Pink Line The CTA 'L' train line with a stop (Polk) directly serving the campus.
room_500_restaurant Room 500 Restaurant
Rush ID The mandatory identification badge required for building access and clinical rotations.
Senn The Senn Building, part of the academic and research complex.
starbucks Starbucks
subway Subway
The Link The enclosed, climate-controlled walkway system connecting the university buildings and the hospital.
The Tower The iconic butterfly-shaped hospital building of the Rush University Medical Center.
TOB Triangle Office Building, which houses various administrative and academic offices.
U-Pass The CTA transit card provided to full-time students for unlimited use of Chicago buses and trains.
west_side_food_hall West Side Food Hall Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 9 approved campus terms and 14 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 Rush University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Rush University
Rush Receives $13.5 Million Gift to Advance Health Equity Mission An anonymous donor provided a transformative gift to expand access to care through community clinics, resources, and education programs.
Sep 14, 2026
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Sep 14, 2026
Read More Rush University Students Selected for 2026-2027 Schweitzer Fellowship Six students from across Rush University's colleges were chosen to address health needs of underserved communities in Chicago.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Road construction on Ashland Avenue, between Polk and Van Buren streets, is expected to continue through 2026, potentially causing traffic delays. Road construction on Ashland Avenue, between Polk and Van Buren streets, is expected to continue through 2026, potentially causing traffic delays.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Rush University
Bariatric Support Group - Virtual Class September 15, 2026
A support group for bariatric surgery patients, offered in Spanish.
Understanding Breastfeeding September 15, 2026
A class designed to help new parents understand the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
Back to School Spine Class - Virtual Class September 17, 2026
A virtual class focused on spine health and education.
Rock the Heart September 18, 2026
A casual music event supporting the Dr. Santosh Gill Fox Valley Heart Fund.
Anatomy & Cell Biology Seminar: Neil Mehta, MD September 24, 2026
A seminar presentation by Neil Mehta, MD, Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Chicago Sports Summit October 6, 2026
The 10th anniversary of the Chicago Sports Summit hosted by Rush University Medical Center.
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