Academic calendar
Spring 2026 runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Winter 2026 Non-traditional Semester 1
- Spring 2026Relevant now
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2026 Non-traditional Semester 2
- Fall 2026
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027 Non-traditional Semester 3
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Non-traditional Semester 4
Campus language
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4
- 4Nines
- The 4 Nines Dining Centre, a student-run diner in the John Ware building known for affordable meals.
B
- Begin
- Begin Tower, the high-rise residence building on the west side of campus.
C
- CVT
- Civil Engineering Technology, frequently used to refer to the program's specific student club.
D
- D2L
- The common shorthand for the Brightspace learning management system (formerly Desire2Learn) used for all coursework.
E
- East Hall
- The East Hall residence building, typically housing first-year students in apartment-style units.
- eCard
- The digital student ID card used for campus access, printing, and meal plans.
L
- LEADS
- A student leadership program focused on personal and professional development.
O
- Odyssey
- Odyssey Coffeehouse, a student-run cafe located in the Campus Centre.
S
- SADT
- School for Advanced Digital Technology, the academic division focused on tech and digital media.
- SAIT-ers
- A common colloquial term for students attending the institute.
- Saitsa
- The SAIT Students' Association, the non-profit organization representing student interests and providing services.
- SECC
- Student Experience Coordinator, Clubs; the administrative contact for student-led organizations.
T
- The Butchery
- A student-run retail shop selling fresh meat products prepared by the Butchery and Charcuterie program.
- The Castle
- A popular student nickname for Heritage Hall due to its distinctive architectural style.
- The Gate
- The Gateway, the campus bar and restaurant owned and operated by the students' association.
- The Gateway
- The campus pub and restaurant located in the Campus Centre, managed by the student association.
- The Heart
- A nickname for the Stan Grad Centre, reflecting its central role and its former name as the 'Heart Building.'
- The Highwood
- The Highwood Kitchen + Bar, a fine-dining restaurant operated by Culinary Arts students.
- The Hill
- The scenic grassy area on the south edge of campus overlooking downtown Calgary.
- The Odyssey
- The Odyssey Coffeehouse, a popular student-run cafe located in the Senator Burns building.
- The Weal
- The long-standing name of the student publication and media outlet (now Emery Weal).
- TRO
- The Resource Office, a Saitsa service providing student assistance, health plan info, and locker rentals.
- Trojans
- The official name and mascot for all SAIT varsity sports teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aldred
- The Aldred Centre, a large facility dedicated to trades and technology programs.
- Aldred Centre
- The Aldred Centre, a large facility dedicated to trades and technology programs.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) where instructors post course materials and assignments.
- CTrain
- The Calgary Light Rail Transit system; the 'SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee' station is the main transit stop for campus.
- eCard
- The official SAIT student ID card used for building access, printing, and meal plans.
- Heritage Hall
- The historic Collegiate Gothic building at the center of campus, often used for administrative offices and classrooms.
- Johnson-Cobbe
- The Johnson-Cobbe Energy Centre, which houses labs and classrooms for energy-related trades.
- MySAIT
- The primary online portal where students check their schedules, grades, and tuition status.
- SAIT Alert
- The official emergency notification app that provides safety alerts and 'Safe Walk' services.
- SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee
- The dedicated CTrain (light rail) station that serves the campus on the Red Line.
- Senator Burns
- The Senator Burns Building, a prominent academic tower on the north end of campus.
- Stan Grad
- The Stan Grad Centre, a massive central building housing the library, bookstore, and main food court.
- The Castle
- Heritage Hall, the iconic red-brick gothic revival building that serves as the face of the campus.
- The Heart
- The large open atrium area located within the Stan Grad Centre.
- Transact eAccounts
- The mobile application used to manage funds and upload photos for the student eCard.
- U-Pass
- The Universal Transit Pass, now a digital ticket on the Calgary Transit 'My Fare' app for eligible students.
- UPass
- The universal transit pass for Calgary Transit, which students must activate via the 'My Fare' mobile app.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Spring 2026 runs May 4, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 17 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.