Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- SGPP Fall Semester Term 1 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Fall Semester 2026 (College)Relevant now
- SGPP Fall Semester Term 2 2026
- SGPP Spring Semester Term 1 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- SGPP Spring Semester Term 2 2027
- Online Summer Course Session 2027SGPP Summer Semester Term 1 2027
- SGPP Summer Semester Term 2 2027
- SGPP Fall Semester Term 1 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- SGPP Fall Semester Term 2 2027
- SGPP Spring Semester Term 1 2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- SGPP Spring Semester Term 2 2028
- Online Summer Course Session 2028SGPP Summer Semester Term 1 2028
- SGPP Summer Semester Term 2 2028
Campus language
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B
- Bishops
- Bishops Hall, a small, close-knit residence hall for first-year students.
- Brother Leopold
- Brother Leopold Hall, a residence hall on the Winona campus.
- Brother William
- Brother William Hall, a residence hall primarily for first-year students.
C
- Cardinal Coffee
- The on-campus coffee shop serving Caribou Coffee and local pastries.
- Cardinals
- The collective name for Saint Mary's students, derived from the university mascot.
- Charlie
- Brother Charles Hall, a residence hall for first-year students.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, the declining balance currency included in student meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
G
- Gilmore Creek
- Gilmore Creek Hall, a residence hall named after the nearby creek.
H
- Heffron
- Heffron Hall, a historic residence hall connected to Saint Mary's Hall.
- Hillside
- Hillside Hall, a residence hall located on the campus perimeter.
L
- La Salle
- La Salle Hall, a residence hall named after the university's patron saint.
- Lasallian
- Refers to the university's heritage and mission following the traditions of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
- LASER
- Lasallian Service Executives, a student leadership group focused on service and mission.
- Leo
- Brother Leopold Hall, a residence hall for first-year students.
N
- NSOR
- New Student Orientation and Registration, the program for incoming students to transition to campus.
R
- RI
- Residential Life, the department managing on-campus housing (often called ResLife).
- RISE
- R.I.S.E. (Reflect, Inspire, Serve, Empower), a program focused on student leadership and service.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the student-run group that plans campus events and social activities.
- Saint Yon's
- Saint Yon's Hall, a residence hall on the Winona campus.
- Santiago Miller
- Residencia Santiago Miller, a residence hall named in honor of Brother James Miller.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official governing body representing the student voice.
- SGPP
- Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, referring to the university's adult and graduate divisions.
- Skemp
- Skemp Hall, an all-female residence hall featuring double rooms.
- SOUL
- Service Outreach and United Life, a student organization focused on community service and social justice.
T
- The Bistro
- Bistro '85, the coffee shop and sandwich spot located in the library.
- The Bluffs
- The scenic hills surrounding the Winona campus, popular for student hiking and outdoor recreation.
- The Caf
- The Main Dining Room located in the Toner Student Center.
- The Club
- The Cardinal Club, a snack bar and grill area in the Toner Student Center.
- The Eatery
- The main student dining room located on the second floor of the Toner Student Center.
- The Gazebo
- A prominent outdoor landmark on campus used as a meeting spot or for small events.
- The Market
- A convenience store in the Toner Student Center for snacks, frozen meals, and essentials.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor courtyard and gathering space between the main campus buildings.
- The Pub
- The Cardinal Club, a retail dining location on the first floor of Toner offering made-to-order items.
- The Village
- The Saint Mary's Village, a complex of apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
- Toner
- The Michael H. Toner Student Center, which houses the main dining facilities.
W
- Willy
- Brother William Hall, a residence hall often paired with Leopold in student references.
- Winona
- Refers to the local town and off-campus area, often used when discussing weekend activities.
Y
- Yon's
- Saint Yon's Hall, a residence hall on the Winona campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aquinas
- Aquinas Hall, an academic building on the Winona campus.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for all course materials and grade tracking.
- Cardinal Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and campus payments.
- Cardinal Cash
- Prepaid funds loaded onto the Cardinal Card for use at various campus locations.
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- Cardinal Coffee
- Fitzgerald
- The Fitzgerald Library, the primary research and study facility on campus.
- Flex dollars
- Dining funds included in meal plans that can be used at retail spots like Cardinal Coffee or The Pub.
- Gostomski
- The Gostomski Fieldhouse, the main indoor athletic and recreational facility.
- Handshake
- The online portal used by students to find on-campus jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
- Heffron
- Heffron Hall, an academic and administrative building.
- Hendrickson
- The Hendrickson Center, which houses the Admission Center and the Hendrickson Institute.
- Meal exchanges
- A system allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a set meal at the Cardinal Club.
- Page
- The Page Theatre, the university's primary venue for performing arts.
- Saint Mary's Hall
- The main academic building on the Winona campus housing classrooms and offices.
- SMH
- Saint Mary's Hall, the main administrative and academic building.
- The Link
- The enclosed, climate-controlled walkway connecting Saint Mary's Hall and the Toner Student Center.
- The Page
- The Page Theatre, the primary venue for performing arts on campus.
- The Rec
- The Gostomski Family Recreation Center, the main athletic and fitness facility.
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- The Cardinal Club (The Pub)
- the_market
- The Market
- Toner
- The Michael H. Toner Student Center, the hub for dining, student activities, and the bookstore.
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- Toner Eatery (Toner Dining Hall)
- Vlazny
- Vlazny Hall, home to the Wellness Center, Campus Ministry, and Residence Life offices.
- Winona Transit
- The city bus system that students can use to travel between the campus and downtown Winona.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 38 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.