Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Jul 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2 Term 2026
- Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Interim 2027
- Spring 2027 Semester
- Summer 1 2027
- Summer 2 2027
- Fall 2027 Semester
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- Andrews
- Andrews Hall, a traditional residence hall.
C
- CORE
- Campus Outreach and Relationship Experience, the student leaders who facilitate orientation and Welcome Week.
G
- Gainey
- Gainey Hall, a residence hall on the north side of campus.
J
- J-Term
- The intensive three-week academic term held during the month of January.
L
- Lowell
- Lowell Hall, a traditional residence hall primarily for freshmen.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events like concerts and formals.
- Sandella's
- Sandella's Flatbread Café, a quick-service dining option located in the Poling Center.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
T
- The Arbor
- A common shorthand term for both the university and the town of Spring Arbor.
- The DC
- The Dining Commons, the main buffet-style cafeteria on campus.
- The Grille
- The Cougar Grille, a retail dining location in the Poling Center offering burgers and snacks.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor gathering space located between the library and the Poling Center.
- The Village
- Ogle Village, a suite-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Arbor Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Chapel
- The required spiritual life gatherings held twice weekly in the Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church.
- cougar_den
- Cougar Den
- dining_commons_dc
- Dining Commons (DC)
- Ganton
- The Ganton Art Center, which houses the art department and the Ganton Art Gallery.
- MySAU
- The official online portal for students to access grades, financial aid, and course registration.
- Poling
- The Poling Center, a central hub containing student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- sacred_grounds
- Sacred Grounds
- The MAC
- The McDonald Athletic Center, the primary facility for athletics, fitness, and intramurals.
- The Pulse
- The student-run media outlet providing news and stories for the campus community.
- White Library
- The Hugh A. White Memorial Library, the main academic research building.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Jul 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 11 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.