Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Graduate Summer I Term
- Summer 2027 Undergraduate/Graduate Nursing Term
- Summer 2027 Graduate/Ph.D. Summer II Term
- Summer 2027 MBA/MLD Summer II
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
D
- Doherty Dining
- The Barbara Doherty Dining Center, the main student dining facility located in Les Bois Hall.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes; a student club focused on building relationships and sharing faith.
L
- Lake House
- A smaller residential space located on campus for students.
- Le Fer
- Le Fer Hall, the primary historic residence hall for undergraduate students, often called the 'castle home'.
- Les Bois
- The newest residence hall on campus, pronounced 'lay bwa' (French for 'The Woods').
M
- Mama Teddy
- The campus nickname for the bronze statue of the foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.
- MTSA
- Music Therapy Student Association; the professional and social organization for students in the music therapy major.
N
- Narnia
- The nickname for the scenic path and bridge leading to the Grotto, often compared to the fictional world due to its beauty.
O
- O'Shaughnessy
- The historic O'Shaughnessy Dining Hall, formerly the main dining room and now used for special events.
P
- Pomeroys
- The official nickname for the college's athletic teams and student body as a whole.
- PVMA
- Pre-Veterinary Medical Association; an organization for students interested in veterinary medicine and animal science.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Committee; the student group responsible for planning and implementing campus events and performances.
- SFLC
- Sophomore Freshman Leadership Council; a leadership development organization for lowerclassmen.
- SNA
- Student Nursing Association; a professional organization for students in the nursing program.
T
- The Avenue
- The long, tree-lined main entrance road that serves as the iconic symbol of the campus.
- The Avenue moment
- The feeling of peace or belonging students describe when driving through the main entrance trees.
- The Market
- Market on the Avenue, a grab-and-go convenience shop in Les Bois Hall for snacks and evening essentials.
- The Woods
- The ubiquitous nickname for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
W
- Woodsies
- The informal term used to refer to students and alumni of the college.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Cecilian Auditorium
- The main performance venue located on the campus for concerts and college events.
- Club '64
- The campus fitness center and gym located within the Knoerle Center.
- Commuter Status
- Status granted to students living with parents within a 45-mile radius or who are 24+ years old.
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- Doherty Dining Center
- Guerin Hall
- The central administrative and academic building named after the college's foundress.
- Knoerle Center
- The Jeanne Knoerle Student Center, which houses the gymnasium, student lounge, and athletic facilities.
- Parking Permits
- Required for all vehicles; they are registered through WoodsNet and must be displayed to park in campus lots.
- Replacement Fees
- Specific costs for lost items: $15 for a new Student ID and $25 for a lost room key.
- Ring Day
- A major campus tradition where juniors and seniors receive their college rings, often involving a blessing at the 'Big Church'.
- Rooney Library
- The main campus library providing research and study resources.
- The 1840
- A popular student lounge or meeting room named after the year the institution was founded.
- The Big Church
- The Church of the Immaculate Conception, the primary sacred structure on campus used for major college traditions.
- The Conserve
- The Conservatory of Music, one of the oldest and most grand buildings on campus.
- WoodsNet
- The online student portal used for registering vehicles, checking grades, and accessing the 'Student Hub'.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 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.