Academic calendar
Summer 2026 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 19th Ave
- The extremely busy six-lane road bordering campus that students must cross carefully.
- 19th Avenue
- The extremely busy six-lane road bordering campus that students must cross carefully.
A
- ASI
- Associated Students, Inc., the student-run government and advocacy organization.
- ASPIRE
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Retention and Education program.
B
- BACC
- Basic Needs Care Center, providing food and emergency housing assistance.
- BECA
- Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, a prominent academic department and student community.
- Bricks
- A dining location situated near the Mary Park and Mary Ward halls, often used as a quick-service alternative to City Eats.
- BSS
- The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, often used to refer to its specific advising center.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, one of the oldest and most active student organizations on campus.
C
- C-Store
- The campus convenience store located near the residential halls for snacks and essentials.
- City Eats
- The main dining center located in the Seven Hills Conference Center area.
- Commuter School
- A common term used by students to describe the campus culture where many students live off-site.
- CSL
- Community Service Learning, a department coordinating service-based course requirements.
- CUSP
- College Undergraduate Success Program, providing advising and academic support.
D
- DLC
- Dream Resource Center, which supports undocumented students and their families.
- DPRC
- Disability Programs and Resource Center, providing accommodations and accessibility services.
E
- EOP
- Educational Opportunity Program, supporting first-generation and low-income students.
F
- Fog City
- A nickname for the campus due to its location in the often-foggy Sunset/Parkmerced district.
G
- Gator
- The official mascot (🐊) and the term used to refer to any SFSU student.
- Gator Pass
- The student ID-linked transit pass that provides unlimited Muni rides and BART discounts.
- Gators
- The official mascot and the collective name for SFSU students.
H
- Healthy U
- A student-run snack shop located in the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
I
- ICC
- Inter-Club Council, the governing body for student organizations on campus.
K
- Karl
- The personified name for the thick fog that frequently rolls over the campus from the Pacific.
M
- M-Line
- The M Ocean View light rail train that stops directly in front of the campus on 19th Avenue.
- Manzanita
- Manzanita Square, the university's newest mixed-use housing building located at 19th and Holloway.
- Manzi
- Shorthand for Manzanita Square, the university's newest student housing development.
- Manzy
- Manzanita Square, the newest mixed-use housing development on the corner of 19th and Holloway.
- Mary Park
- Mary Park Hall, the sister traditional dormitory to Mary Ward.
- Mary Park/Mary Ward
- The 'Marys,' traditional-style residence halls often housing first-year students.
- Mary Park/Ward
- Collective shorthand for Mary Park Hall and Mary Ward Hall, the traditional freshman dormitories.
- Mary Ward
- Mary Ward Hall, one of the traditional-style freshman dormitories.
- Marys
- A collective shorthand used by students to refer to the Mary Ward and Mary Park traditional-style residence halls.
- Monarcha
- The official new name for the main dining hall (formerly City Eats).
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living on campus.
- RSA
- Residential Student Association, the student government specifically for those living in campus housing.
S
- SET
- Student Engagement & Transition, the department overseeing student organizations.
- SHC
- Student Health Center, the on-campus clinic for medical services.
- Shitty Eats
- A common derogatory student nickname for the City Eats dining hall due to perceived food quality.
- SHS
- Student Health Services, the on-campus medical clinic for students.
- Station 124
- A convenience store and deli located within the City Eats building.
- Station 19
- A retail dining location on campus often used for quick meals between classes.
- Station 19th
- A dining and retail area located on the 19th Avenue side of campus.
- Station Cafe
- A popular coffee and quick-bite spot located near the library and humanities building.
- Stonestown
- The Stonestown Galleria, the large shopping mall immediately adjacent to campus where students hang out.
T
- Tavern
- The Pub/Tavern area in the Student Center often used for events and food.
- Taverna
- Taverna Coppola, a popular Italian-style cafe located in the Humanities building.
- Taza
- A Mediterranean-style dining location situated within the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
- The 28
- Refers to the 28-19th Avenue Muni bus, a primary transit line for students.
- The Annex
- The Science Building Annex, often used to distinguish from the main Science building.
- The Bricks
- Collective name for Mary Ward and Mary Park Halls, the traditional red-brick dormitories on campus.
- The Bricks
- The dining center specifically serving the Mary Park and Mary Ward residence halls.
- The Depot
- A lower-level venue in the Student Center used for live music, open mics, and hanging out.
- The Depot
- The food court area located on the lower level of the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
- The Fog
- A constant campus presence, often personified by students as 'Karl the Fog'.
- The Hub
- The student-facing service area for graduation and advising located in the ADM building.
- The Library
- Refers to the J. Paul Leonard Library, the main study and research hub.
- The M
- The M Ocean View MUNI light rail line that stops directly in front of campus.
- The Marys
- Collective term for the Mary Ward and Mary Park residence halls.
- The Pub
- An on-campus bar and eatery located in the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
- The Quad
- The central grassy outdoor area where events and tabling frequently occur.
- The Station
- The food court area located on the lower level of the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
- The Swamp
- The affectionate nickname for the main campus gymnasium in the Don Nasser Family Plaza.
- The Towers
- The Towers at Centennial Square, a prominent high-rise apartment-style residence hall.
- The Village
- The Village at Centennial Square, a modern housing complex featuring retail on the ground floor.
- The Village Market
- A convenience store and deli located within the Village at Centennial Square.
- The Xpress
- Golden Gate Xpress, the student-run campus newspaper.
- Towers
- The Towers at Centennial Square, a suite-style residence hall primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
U
- UPN
- University Park North, a high-rise and garden-style apartment complex on the north side of campus.
- UPS
- University Park South, a collection of low-rise apartment buildings on the south side of campus.
V
- Village Market
- The on-campus convenience store located within the Village at Centennial Square.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ADM
- The Administration building, where the registrar, financial aid, and bursar offices are located.
- BART Shuttle
- The free campus shuttle that transports students between the university and the Daly City BART station.
- BH
- Burk Hall, a major academic building named after the university's first president.
- BUS
- Business Building, home to the Lam Family College of Business.
- CA
- Creative Arts Building, containing theaters and music labs.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and check grades.
- CCSC
- Cesar Chavez Student Center, the central hub for student life and dining.
- Cesar Chavez
- The Cesar Chavez Student Center, the central hub for student life, food, and orgs.
- Chavez
- The Cesar Chavez Student Center, the hub for student orgs, food, and the bookstore.
- Class Schedule Lab
- A common term for the computer labs where students can get help with registration.
- Clipper
- The regional transit card system that integrates with the student Gator Pass.
- Daly City Shuttle
- The free campus shuttle that transports students between the SFSU campus and the Daly City BART station.
- DPR
- Degree Progress Report, the official online tool used to track graduation requirements and progress.
- Gateway
- The online student portal used for class registration, tuition payments, and official records.
- Gator Pass
- The transit discount program integrated into the student ID providing unlimited Muni rides and BART discounts.
- Hensill
- Hensill Hall, a primary building for biological sciences.
- HH
- Hensill Hall, another major science building often paired with Thornton.
- HSS
- The Health and Social Sciences building.
- HUM
- The Humanities building, located near the center of campus.
- iLearn
- The university's primary learning management system for course materials and grades.
- JPL
- The J. Paul Leonard Library, the main campus library.
- LIB
- J. Paul Leonard Library, the main campus library.
- Library
- The J. Paul Leonard Library, the main research and study building.
- Mashouf
- The Mashouf Wellness Center, the university's large modern gym and recreation facility.
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- Monarca Dining Hall
- Muni
- The San Francisco Municipal Railway, the public transit system used by students to travel through the city.
- OneCard
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and transit.
- OneStop
- The central service center in the Student Services Building for registration and financial aid.
- Student Center
- The online portal (Gateway) used for class registration, financial aid, and official records.
- Student Center (Portal)
- The online Gateway portal used for class registration, tuition payments, and official records.
- TH
- Thornton Hall, a primary building for science and engineering classes.
- The 28
- The 28 19th Avenue bus line, a major transit route for students traveling north or south.
- The Chavez
- The Cesar Chavez Student Center, the hub for student life and organizations.
- The Lib
- The J. Paul Leonard Library, the main campus library.
- The Library
- The J. Paul Leonard Library, the main research and study building.
- The M
- The M Ocean View Muni Metro line that stops directly in front of the campus on 19th Avenue.
- The Mashouf
- The Mashouf Wellness Center, the campus gym and recreation facility.
- Thornton
- Thornton Hall, the primary building for science and engineering labs and lectures.
- yerba_buena_dining_hall
- Yerba Buena Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 71 approved campus terms and 39 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.