Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Semester 2026-2027
- Winter Session 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 First 3-Week SessionSummer 2027 First Three-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 First 8-Week SessionSummer 2027 First Four-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 First Six-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First Twelve-Week SessionSummer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Second 8-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 6-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Six-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 5-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Five-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 4-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Four-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 3-Week SessionSummer 2027 Second Three-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2027
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A
- ATC
- Academic Technology Commons, a tech support and resource hub located within the library.
B
- BAD
- Billikens After Dark, a program providing late-night, alcohol-free social activities for students.
- Billiken
- The unique official mascot of SLU; also used to refer to any SLU student.
- Billiken Bucks
- Prepaid funds on a student ID used for both on-campus dining and participating off-campus restaurants.
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, an organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.
C
- Club Pius
- A nickname for the library, typically used when students are staying late to study.
- CSL
- Center for Service and Community Engagement, a hub for SLU's extensive volunteer programs.
D
- DeMatt
- DeMattias Hall, the primary residence hall for members of Greek Life and recognized student organizations.
- DICE
- Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement, focused on campus inclusion and equity.
- Dolphin Pond
- A well-known campus landmark and reflection pond located near Ritter Hall.
- DPS
- Department of Public Safety, the university's campus police and security force.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, tax-free funds included in meal plans for campus retail dining.
- Fresh Gatherings
- A student-run cafe in the Allied Health Building known for local and sustainable food.
- Fusz
- Fusz Hall, a residence hall that also houses a food court and administrative offices.
G
- Grand
- Grand Boulevard, the busy city street that bisects the campus into east and west sections.
- Grand
- Grand Forest Apartments, on-campus student housing for upperclassmen.
- Grand
- Grand Ave Dining Hall, a major dining facility located on the east side of campus.
- Grand Ave Market
- A convenience store and deli located in the Grand Forest area.
- Grand Forest
- Grand Forest Apartments, a university-owned apartment complex located on the east side of campus.
- Grand Market
- The dining hall located in Grand Hall, often preferred for its newer facilities.
- Gries
- Griesedieck Hall, the largest freshman residence hall on campus.
- Gries
- The main residential dining hall located within Griesedieck Hall.
H
- Hump's
- Humphrey's Restaurant & Tavern, a long-standing popular bar and grill adjacent to campus.
K
- KSLU
- The student-run campus radio station.
M
- Marchetti
- Marchetti Towers, an apartment-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
- Margie
- Marguerite Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- Meal Exchange
- The practice of using a meal swipe at a retail dining location instead of a traditional dining hall.
- Meal Swipe
- A single entry to a residential dining hall or a credit used for a meal at retail locations.
- Meal Swipes
- The primary currency for entry into resident dining halls like Grand and Gries.
- Midnight Breakfast
- A popular tradition where faculty serve breakfast to students late at night before finals.
- Midtown
- The urban neighborhood in St. Louis where the SLU campus is situated.
O
- Orif
- Orientation Facilitators, student leaders who manage Fall Welcome and move-in activities.
R
- Rein
- Reinert Hall, a residence hall located a few blocks off the main campus.
- Reinert
- Reinert Hall, a residence hall located a few blocks off the main campus, known for having its own dining hall.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing the interests of students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the SLU student population.
- SLUDM
- SLU Dance Marathon, a major student-led fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
- Spring
- Spring Hall, a modern residence hall for freshmen and sophomores.
T
- The Arch
- While a city landmark, it is frequently used as a directional North Star for students navigating Midtown.
- The Billiken
- The bronze statue of the mascot outside the BSC or Chaifetz Arena, which students rub for good luck.
- The BSC
- Busch Student Center, the primary hub for retail dining options like Qdoba and Panda Express.
- The Bubble
- A term used by students to describe the feeling of isolation from the rest of St. Louis while on campus.
- The Clocktower
- The Joseph G. Lipic Clock Tower, the most common central meeting spot on campus.
- The Lair
- Billiken's Lair, the retail food court located in the Busch Student Center.
- The Lip
- The concrete ledge surrounding the Clocktower, a popular spot for students to sit and socialize.
- The Loop
- The Delmar Loop, a nearby entertainment district popular with students for dining and music.
- The Oath
- The Oath of Inclusion, a pledge of respect and diversity recited by students during orientation.
- The Pod
- P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a campus convenience store for snacks and essentials.
- The Village
- The Village Apartments, a residential area typically for upperclassmen and graduate students.
W
- West Pine
- West Pine Mall, the main pedestrian thoroughfare that runs through the center of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ameren_caf
- Ameren Café
- ATC
- Academic Technology Commons, a tech-focused study and resource space within Pius Library.
- Banner
- Banner Self-Service, the online portal used for course registration, grades, and financial aid.
- Banner ID
- The unique 9-digit identification number assigned to every student for administrative use.
- Billiken Bucks
- Prepaid funds on the student ID card used for the bookstore and participating local vendors.
- Billiken Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Billiken Shuttle
- The bus system that transports students between the Frost (North) and Medical (South) campuses.
- BSC
- Busch Student Center, the main hub for student organizations, dining, and the campus bookstore.
- CGC
- Center for Global Citizenship, a building on West Pine Mall used for international events and offices.
- Chaifetz
- Chaifetz Arena, the venue for Billiken basketball games and major concerts.
- DPS
- Department of Public Safety, the university's campus police and security service.
- DuBourg
- DuBourg Hall, the historic administrative building housing the President's office.
- eBilliken
- The online system for managing tuition payments and student accounts.
- grand_dining_hall
- Grand Dining Hall
- MSC
- Mailbox Service Center number, required for students to receive mail and packages on campus.
- MySLU
- The central web portal used to access email, Canvas, and other essential university applications.
- Pius
- Pius XII Memorial Library, the main university library.
- qdoba_fusz_hall
- Qdoba @ Fusz Hall
- reinert_on_the_go
- Reinert on the Go
- Ritter
- Ritter Hall, a key academic building frequently used for science and liberal arts lectures.
- SafeRide
- A university-provided van service that offers safe transportation around campus and the immediate neighborhood at night.
- Simon Rec
- Simon Recreation Center, the primary campus fitness and athletics facility.
- SLU 101
- The mandatory summer orientation program for incoming first-year students.
- SLU Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- SLU ID
- The physical identification card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- SLU Ride
- The campus safety shuttle service that provides rides to students within a specific radius after dark.
- st_louis_bread_co
- St. Louis Bread Co.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- subway_fusz_hall
- Subway @ Fusz Hall
- Tegeler
- Tegeler Hall, home to the School of Social Work and various academic departments.
- The BSC
- Busch Student Center, the central location for student organizations and dining.
- The Lib
- Common student shorthand for the Pius XII Memorial Library.
- The Rec
- Simon Recreation Center, the primary campus fitness and gym facility.
- The Shuttle
- The Billiken Shuttle, which provides transportation between the Frost (main) and Medical campuses.
- The Wool
- The Wool Center, home to various administrative offices including Parking and Card Services.
- TripShot
- The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles.
- U-Pass
- A free transit pass for the St. Louis Metro system provided to students living on campus.
- Wool
- The Wool Center, which houses administrative offices including Parking and Card Services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 51 approved campus terms and 38 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.