Academic calendar
Automne 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- AESS
- Association Étudiante du Séminaire de Sherbrooke, the official student union representing both high school and college levels.
- AGE
- Association Générale Étudiante; the student union representing the collegial (Cégep) level students.
- AGES
- Association Générale des Étudiants du Séminaire de Sherbrooke (the student union).
B
- Barons
- The collective name for all student-athletes and sports teams representing the school.
- Barons
- The collective name for all 50+ competitive sports teams representing the Séminaire in the RSEQ league.
C
- Chartwells
- The food service provider for the Séminaire, often used interchangeably with the cafeteria itself.
- COOP
- The student-run cooperative bookstore where students purchase textbooks, stationery, and school apparel.
J
- JED
- Club JED (Jeunes Entrepreneurs en Devenir), a student organization focused on developing entrepreneurial leadership.
L
- La Biblio
- Common shorthand for the campus library.
- La Caf
- The main cafeteria located within the Pavillon de l'Enseignement.
- La Coop
- The student cooperative where snacks, coffee, and quick meals are purchased.
- La Rés
- The on-campus student residence building, officially the Pavillon de la Résidence.
- La Résidence
- The student housing facility located within the Pavillon Frontenac.
- Le Bistro
- The smaller snack bar and coffee shop area for quick meals and social gatherings.
- Le Pensionnat
- A traditional term for the boarding school residence, still used to describe the residential life aspect of the institution.
- Le Sem
- The common shorthand nickname for the Séminaire de Sherbrooke used by students and staff.
- Le Sémi
- The ubiquitous shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to the Séminaire de Sherbrooke.
- Les Barons
- The collective name for the institution's competitive sports teams (football, basketball, etc.).
M
- MIO
- Messaging Internal Omnivox; the standard internal email system used for all official communication between students and faculty.
O
- Omnivox
- The digital platform and mobile app used to access schedules, grades, and administrative services.
R
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération'; refers to scheduled extra-help sessions where students meet teachers for academic support.
- RIAS
- Regroupement d'implication et d'animation du Séminaire (the student life and activities committee).
- RSEQ
- Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec, the provincial league governing the school's athletic competitions.
S
- Salle Artopex
- A specific hall or common area located adjacent to the cafeteria used for dining and student gatherings.
- Séminaristes
- The traditional name for students attending the Séminaire.
- Spotted
- Refers to the 'Spotted Séminaire de Sherbrooke' social media pages used for anonymous student shout-outs and gossip.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Cafétéria du Séminaire (Chartwells)
- Carrefour de l'information
- The campus library and information resource center.
- Carte étudiante
- The multi-purpose student ID card required for library loans, printing services, and accessing the residence.
- CLAAC
- Classe d'apprentissage actif; specialized active learning classrooms equipped with flexible technology for collaborative work.
- Coopérative
- The member-owned campus store where students buy textbooks, stationery, and school apparel.
- Frontenac
- The pavilion on rue Frontenac that houses the residence and administrative offices.
- La Carte
- The multi-purpose student ID card required for the library and campus identification.
- La Chapelle
- The historic chapel on campus, frequently used for ceremonies, concerts, and large assemblies.
- Le CAP
- Centre de l'activité physique; the campus sports complex and gymnasium.
- Le Centre des médias
- The campus library and multimedia center used for research and study.
- Le Plateau Marquette
- The geographic name for the campus area overlooking the city.
- Le Portail
- The online Omnivox platform where students manage their course registrations and academic profile.
- Le Vieux Bâtiment
- The historic original wing of the Séminaire.
- Léa
- The specific module within Omnivox where teachers upload course syllabi, assignments, and learning materials.
- Marquette
- The primary academic building located on rue Marquette.
- MIO
- Message Interne Omnivox; the primary internal messaging system used for official communication between students and staff.
- Omnivox
- The essential web portal and mobile app used for accessing schedules, grades, and tuition invoices.
- Pavillon Belvédère
- The building housing the college-level (collégial) programs and continuing education on Rue Belvédère Nord.
- Pavillon de l'Enseignement
- The primary academic building where most general education and theory classes are held.
- Pavillon des Arts
- The dedicated facility for music, visual arts, and creative programs.
- Pavillon des Sports
- The athletic complex housing the gymnasium and fitness facilities.
- Pavillon Marquette
- The main historic building and secondary school wing located on Rue Marquette.
- Portefeuille électronique
- The 'electronic wallet' linked to the student ID card, used to pay for printing and cafeteria meals.
- STS
- Société de transport de Sherbrooke; the municipal bus system. Students often use the 'Verte' or 'Bleue' lines to reach the campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Automne 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 24 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.