Academic calendar
Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Fall Block 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Fall Block 1Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Fall Part 1Education – Doctorate Fall Block 1Education – Doctorate Fall Part 1Session 1Relevant now
- Psychology – Doctorate (Fall)Psychology – Master’s (Fall)
- Athletic Training – Master’s (Fall)Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s (Fall)Education – Master’s (Fall)Health Science – Master’s (Fall)Nursing – FNP, PMHNP (Fall)Nursing Practice – DNP, MSN Leadership & Educator (Fall)Physical Therapy – Doctorate (Fall)
- Social Work – Doctorate (Fall)Social Work – Master’s (Fall)
- Nursing – BSN (Fall)
- Occupational Therapy – Doctorate (Fall)
- Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Fall Block 2Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Fall Part 2Education – Doctorate Fall Block 2Education – Doctorate Fall Part 2Session 2
- Creative & Professional Writing – Residency in Louisville
- Winter Break
- Academic Break
- Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Spring Block 1Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Spring Part 1Education – Doctorate Spring Block 1Education – Doctorate Spring Part 1Session 3
- Occupational Therapy – Doctorate (Spring)
- Social Work – Doctorate (Spring)Social Work – Master’s (Spring)
- Athletic Training – Master’s (Spring)Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s (Spring)Education – Master’s (Spring)Health Science – Master’s (Spring)Nursing – FNP, PMHNP (Spring)Nursing Practice – DNP, MSN Leadership & Educator (Spring)Physical Therapy – Doctorate (Spring)Psychology – Doctorate (Spring)Psychology – Master’s (Spring)
- Nursing – BSN (Spring)
- Academic Break
- Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Spring Block 2Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Spring Part 2Education – Doctorate Spring Block 2Education – Doctorate Spring Part 2Session 4
- Academic Break
- Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) SummerEducation – Doctorate (Summer)
- Psychology – Doctorate (Summer)Psychology – Master's (Summer)
- Education – Master's (Summer)Health Science – Master's (Summer)Nursing – FNP, PMHNP (Summer)Nursing Practice – DNP, MSN Leadership & Educator (Summer)Physical Therapy – Doctorate (Summer)
- Athletic Training – Master's (Summer)Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master's (Summer)Nursing – BSN (Summer)Session 5
- Social Work – Doctorate (Summer)Social Work – Master's (Summer)
- Occupational Therapy – Doctorate (Summer)
- Creative & Professional Writing – Residency
- Academic Break after Session 5
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.
- College Street Cafe
- The main campus dining hall located within the Egan Leadership Center.
G
- Golden Eagles
- The official mascot and collective term for Spalding students and athletes.
M
- Morrison
- Morrison Hall, the university's traditional-style residence hall.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for students.
- SSS
- Student Support Services, a program providing academic tutoring and advising.
T
- The Pod
- Provisions on Demand, a convenience-style market located in the Egan Leadership Center.
- The Quad
- The central green space on campus used for outdoor events and student socializing.
- The Suites
- Spalding Suites, the apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Columbia Gym
- The historic gym building housing the fitness center, student lounge, and athletic offices.
- dining_commons
- Dining Commons
- EagleCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- ELC
- Egan Leadership Center, a central hub containing the cafe, ballroom, and classrooms.
- Kosair
- The Kosair Charities College of Health and Natural Sciences building.
- Moodle
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- RBAC
- Republic Bank Academic Center, the primary facility for nursing and social work programs.
- Spalding Alert
- The campus emergency notification system for weather delays or safety issues.
- TARC
- Transit Authority of River City; the Louisville bus system which students use for city-wide transit.
- The Mansion
- The historic Tompkins-Buchanan House which serves as the main administrative and admissions building.
- The Nest
- The university's internal student portal for accessing grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- the_caf
- The Café
- the_deli
- The Deli
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Business – Master's (MBA/MSM) Fall Block 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 13 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.