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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Chicago, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Rush University
Rush University College of Nursing earns National League for Nursing Center of Excellence Recognition The NLN recognized Rush for sustained excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in nursing education.
Oct 22, 2026
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Oct 16, 2026
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Oct 14, 2026
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Rush University
JOINT Seminar Series: Stefan Green, PhD November 9, 2026
Professor Stefan Green presents 'Accessing Shared Research Resource Facilities at Rush University' as part of the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology seminar series.
A Legacy of Care: Reflecting on Impact, Inspiring the Future November 10, 2026
An event reflecting on the nearly 250,000 lives impacted by Rush as America marks its 250th anniversary.
JOINT Seminar Series: Aaron Fields, PhD November 16, 2026
Professor Aaron Fields from UCSF presents 'Nutrient Supply and Demand in Intervertebral Disc Regeneration: Reconciling the Metabolic Ledger'.
Spring 2027 Batch Registration Day 2 November 20, 2026
Key registration date for students in the Colleges of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Rush Medical College for the Spring 2027 term.
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