Academic calendar
September Session 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Sessions 2026
- September Session 2026Relevant now
- Autumn Quarter 2026
- December Session 2026
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- Summer Session 2027
- September Session 2027
- Autumn Quarter 2027
- Winter Quarter 2028
- Spring Quarter 2028
Campus language
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6
- 6th West
- The 6th West Apartments, a popular off-campus housing option for upperclassmen.
A
- Academic
- Academic Coffee, the coffee stand located inside the Ames Library.
- Academic Coffee
- The coffee kiosk located within the Ames Library.
- Academic Perks
- The coffee shop located inside the Ames Library.
- Arnett
- Arnett Hall, a suite-style residence hall often housing upperclassmen.
- Ashton
- Ashton Hall, the largest residence hall on campus, located at the top of the hill.
- ASSP
- Associated Students of Seattle Pacific, the official student government body.
C
- C-Store
- The Cornerstone, a convenience store located in the SUB for snacks and essentials.
- Common Grounds
- The campus coffee shop located in Weter Hall.
E
- Emerson
- Emerson Hall, a residence hall featuring suite-style living and the Emerson Lobby social space.
F
- Falcon's
- Falcon's Landing, the retail dining area in the Student Union Building featuring various food stations.
- Falcon's Landing
- The retail food court area located in the Student Union Building (SUB).
G
- Gwinn
- Gwinn Commons, the main resident dining hall on campus.
H
- Hill
- Hill Hall, a large residence hall known for its community and central location.
I
- Ivy
- Ivy Hall, a historic building on the north side of campus housing the English department.
- Ivy Cutting
- The traditional graduation ceremony where seniors cut a piece of ivy to symbolize leaving the university.
L
- LDK
- Latreia, Discipleship, and Koinonia; the three branches of student ministry.
M
- Moyer
- Moyer Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
O
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the department overseeing housing and student activities.
P
- Perks
- Academic Perks, a coffee shop located in the Marston-Watson complex.
R
- Ring by Spring
- A common phrase referring to the cultural phenomenon of students getting engaged before graduation.
S
- SAB
- Student Advisory Board, providing student input to university administration.
- SMC
- Student Media Council, the body that oversees student-run media like The Falcon newspaper.
- STUB
- Student Union Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events and activities.
T
- The Bubble
- The 'SPU Bubble,' referring to the perceived social and cultural isolation of the campus from the rest of Seattle.
- The C-Store
- The Corner Store, a convenience store located on the ground floor of Gwinn Commons.
- The Canal
- Refers to the Fremont Cut/Ship Canal that borders the north side of the campus.
- The Falcon
- The independent, student-run newspaper that covers campus news and culture.
- The Falcon
- The independent, student-run newspaper of Seattle Pacific University.
- The Hill
- The steep incline and physical area where Ashton and Hill Halls are located.
- The Landing
- Falcon's Landing, a retail dining area in the SUB offering grill and deli options.
- The Loop
- The paved walking path that circles the main campus lawn (Tiffany Loop).
- The Nick
- Nickerson Street, the busy main road that runs through the center of the campus.
- The Tradition
- The annual Christmas event featuring a tree lighting and caroling in Tiffany Loop.
- Tradition
- Short for Tradition Night, a major annual event featuring performances and campus-wide celebrations.
U
- UM
- University Ministries, the department overseeing chapel services and spiritual life.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alexander
- Alexander Hall, the oldest building on campus, housing the School of Theology.
- Ames
- Ames Library, the primary research and study facility on campus.
- Banner
- The online self-service portal for course registration, grades, and financial accounts.
- Beegle
- Beegle Hall, the primary building for the music department and performances.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Demaray
- Demaray Hall, the central administrative building featuring the clock tower.
- Eaton
- Eaton Hall, the primary building for science and laboratory classes.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Falcon Card
- The official SPU ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Falcon Funds
- A cash-equivalent account on the Falcon Card used for laundry and campus retail dining.
- falcon_express_market
- Falcon Express Market
- falcon_s_landing
- Falcon's Landing
- gwinn_commons_dining_hall
- Gwinn Commons Dining Hall
- Handshake
- The online platform used by the university for student job postings and career services.
- Meal Exchanges
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a pre-set 'combo meal' at Falcon's Landing.
- Meal Points
- Currency included in meal plans specifically for use at retail dining locations like Falcon's Landing.
- Nickerson
- Nickerson Studios, the facility housing music and digital media programs.
- ORCA
- The regional transit pass available to students for use on Seattle-area buses and light rail.
- OTB
- The Old Track Building, which houses various offices and department spaces.
- Otto Miller
- Otto Miller Hall, the building dedicated to physics, engineering, and mathematics.
- SPU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
- SUB
- The Student Union Building, also known as Weter Hall, housing student orgs and dining.
- The 13
- The King County Metro bus route 13, which provides the most direct transit link between campus and downtown Seattle.
- The SUB
- The Student Union Building, the hub for student dining, mail, and activities.
- Tiffany Loop
- The large grassy oval at the center of campus, often used for events and socializing.
- Weter
- Weter Hall, home to the communication and theatre departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- September Session 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 36 approved campus terms and 26 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.