Academic calendar
Summer 2026 Full 10-Week Term runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Summer 1
- Summer 2026 Nursing Summer 1
- Summer 2026 Eight Weeks Early
- Summer 2026 First Five Weeks
- Summer 2026 Full 10-Week TermRelevant now
- Summer 2026 Graduate Teacher Education 4-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Eight Weeks
- Summer 2026 Nursing Summer 2
- Summer 2026 Summer 2
- Summer 2026 Second Five WeeksSummer Second Five Weeks 2026
- Fall 2026 Pharmacy Term 1
- Fall 2026 First Eight Weeks
- Fall 2026 Full 16-Week Term
- Fall 2026 Fall 1
- Fall 2026 Second Eight Weeks
- Fall 2026 Fall 2
- Winter Session 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 Pharmacy Term 2
- Spring 2027 First Eight Weeks
- Spring 2027 Full 16-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Spring 1
- Spring 2027 Second Eight Weeks
- Spring 2027 Spring 2
- Summer 2027 May Session
- Summer 2027 Summer 1
- Summer 2027 Nursing Summer 1
- Summer 2027 Eight Weeks Early
- Summer 2027 First Five Weeks
- Summer 2027 Full 10-Week Term
- Summer 2027 Graduate Teacher Education 4-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Eight Weeks
- Summer 2027 Nursing Summer 2
- Summer 2027 Summer 2
- Summer 2027 Second Five Weeks
- Fall 2027 Pharmacy Term 1
- Fall 2027 First Eight Weeks
- Fall 2027 Full 16-Week Term
- Fall 2027 Fall 1
- Fall 2027 Second Eight Weeks
- Fall 2027 Fall 2
- Winter Session 2027-2028
- Spring 2028 Pharmacy Term 2
- Spring 2028 First Eight Weeks
- Spring 2028 Full 16-Week Term
- Spring 2028 Spring 1
- Spring 2028 Second Eight Weeks
- Spring 2028 Spring 2
- Summer 2028 May Session
- Summer 2028 Summer 1
- Summer 2028 Nursing Summer 1
- Summer 2028 Eight Weeks Early
- Summer 2028 First Five Weeks
- Summer 2028 Full 10-Week Term
- Summer 2028 Graduate Teacher Education 4-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Eight Weeks
- Summer 2028 Nursing Summer 2
- Summer 2028 Summer 2
- Summer 2028 Second Five Weeks
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
B
- Bluff
- Common shorthand for Bluff Hall, one of the three primary freshman residence halls.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent student organization focused on campus life and advocacy for Black students.
C
- Center Court
- The main food court located on the lower level of the MUC, featuring multiple restaurant concepts.
- CODES
- Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars, a selective research-based scholarship program.
- Cougar Bucks
- Campus currency loaded onto a student ID card that can be used at all dining locations and the bookstore.
- Cougar Den
- A lounge and dining area in the MUC used for socializing, studying, and eating.
- Cougar Pride
- The official campus spirit slogan used in university communications and by students during athletic events.
- Cougar Village
- The on-campus apartment complex, often referred to simply as 'the village' or 'CV'.
F
- FIC
- Focused Interest Community; themed living-learning communities within the freshman residence halls.
H
- Hoodland
- A student nickname for Woodland Hall, sometimes used to reference its distance or perceived atmosphere.
I
- ISSS
- International Student and Scholar Services, the office providing support for international students.
K
- KBEH
- Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub, the office that oversees student organizations and leadership programs.
P
- Painting the Rock
- The tradition of student groups competing to keep the Stratton Quad boulder painted in their organization's colors.
- Prairie
- Common shorthand for Prairie Hall, known for having the best parking among freshman dorms.
R
- RSO
- Recognized Student Organization; any of the 200+ officially sanctioned student clubs on campus.
T
- The Hairpin
- The 'Hairpin Drive' bus turnaround near Peck Hall, serving as the main transit hub for the campus.
- The MUC
- The Morris University Center, the central hub for student life and the primary location for most campus dining options.
U
- Union Station
- The convenience store located within the MUC for snacks, drinks, and quick essentials.
W
- Woodland
- Common shorthand for Woodland Hall, noted for its proximity to the Morris University Center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- center_court
- Center Court
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Cougar Card
- The official SIUE student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Cougar Shuttle
- The #17 MCT bus route that loops between Cougar Village and the main academic core every 10 minutes.
- CougarNet
- The secure web portal where students manage their personal, academic, and financial information.
- daily_deli
- Daily Deli
- Dunham
- Dunham Hall, home to the Department of Mass Communications and theater/arts facilities.
- e-Lert
- The university's emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts to the campus community.
- Lovejoy
- Lovejoy Library, the main campus library located near the center of the university core.
- MCT
- Madison County Transit, the regional bus system that provides free on-campus shuttles for students.
- Peck
- Peck Hall, a major academic building and the primary stop for campus shuttles.
- Rendleman
- Rendleman Hall, the main administration building where students handle financial aid, billing, and registration.
- starbucks_coffee
- Starbucks Coffee
- Starfish
- An online platform used by faculty and advisors to provide early alerts and support for student academic success.
- Textbook Services
- The university's textbook rental program, which allows students to rent most required books for a flat fee included in tuition.
- The Gardens
- The Gardens at SIUE, a 36-acre botanical garden and arboretum located on the edge of campus.
- The Rock
- A large boulder in the Stratton Quadrangle that is traditionally painted and repainted by student groups.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 Full 10-Week Term runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 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.