Academic calendar
Summer 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 First 7-Week Session
- Summer 2026 10-Week Session
- Summer 2026Summer 2026 14-Week SessionRelevant now
- Summer 2026 6-Week Session
- Summer 2026 8-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 7-Week Session
- Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- January Session 2027
- Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 4-Week Session
- Summer 2027 First 7-Week Session
- Summer 2027 10-Week Session
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 14-Week Session
- Summer 2027 6-Week Session
- Summer 2027 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 7-Week Session
Campus language
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- 1867
- A reference to the university's founding year, frequently used in school spirit slogans and social media.
A
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a student organization focused on Hispanic cultural heritage and advocacy.
- Aug
- A shortened version of the school name used in casual conversation.
- Aug's
- Common shorthand used by students to refer to St. Augustine's University.
- Augie
- A common shorthand nickname used by students and staff to refer to St. Augustine College.
B
- Baker
- Baker Hall, a residence hall primarily housing male students.
- Blue and White
- The official school colors, often used to refer to game days or spirit events.
- Boyer
- Boyer Hall, a residence hall primarily housing female students.
C
- C.A.P.S.
- Counseling and Psychological Services, providing mental health support for students.
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- CIAA
- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the athletic conference in which the Falcons compete.
D
- Delany
- Delany Hall, a residence hall named after the Delany sisters.
F
- Falcon
- The university mascot, used to refer to any student or athlete.
- Falcon Bucks
- The declining balance currency loaded onto student IDs for use at campus dining locations.
- Falcon Pride
- The official term for school spirit and the collective identity of the student body.
- Falcon's Grill
- The quick-service eatery located in the MLK Student Center.
- Falcon's Nest
- A retail dining area located in the student center offering quick-service meals and snacks.
- Falcons
- The university mascot and a collective term for the student body.
- Falkcrest
- Falkcrest Terrace, an apartment-style residence complex for upperclassmen.
L
- Latham
- Latham Hall, a residence hall primarily housing male students.
- Lynch
- Lynch Hall, a residence hall primarily housing female students.
M
- MLK
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Dining Hall, the main campus cafeteria.
N
- No dig
- A local student slang term meaning 'that's true' or 'no diggity'.
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the historically Black Greek-letter organizations (Divine Nine).
P
- PAC
- Pre-Alumni Council, an organization focused on student-to-alumni transition and university support.
S
- SACSCOC
- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the university's accrediting body often discussed in campus news.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.
- St. Aug
- The most common shorthand name used by students and alumni to refer to the university.
T
- The Aug
- A common shorthand nickname for Saint Augustine's University (formerly St. Augustine's College).
- The Caf
- The main campus dining hall located within the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center.
- The Cafe
- The main campus dining hall located inside the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center.
- The Grill
- Common shorthand for Falcon's Grill.
- The Nest
- The Falcon's Nest, the campus snack bar and retail dining area.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus area where students congregate for social events and Greek life activities.
- Tuttle
- Tuttle Hall, a residence hall often used for freshman housing.
V
- VEEP
- Volunteer Enrollment Effort Program, a student leadership and recruitment organization.
W
- Weston
- Weston Hall, a residence hall primarily housing female students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AW/SW
- Administrative Withdrawal (AW) or Student Withdrawal (SW) codes used on official transcripts.
- Boyer
- The Boyer Building, which houses various academic classrooms and administrative offices.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system used by students to access course syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Charlie Chaplin
- The historic auditorium and studio space within the main building, named for the actor who worked on-site.
- Emery
- Emery Gymnasium, the primary facility for university basketball and volleyball games.
- Essanay
- The main campus building on Argyle Street, which originally served as the historic Essanay Silent Film Studios.
- Falcon Card
- The official university ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Falcon Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that provides transit for students around the university grounds.
- Hunter
- The Hunter Building, the historic administrative hub of the campus.
- Late Registration
- A specific period in the academic calendar allowing students to enroll in classes after the official start date.
- main_campus_vending_and_seating_areas
- Main Campus Vending and Seating Areas
- Mini-mester
- Accelerated 8-week course sessions offered as an alternative to the traditional 16-week semester.
- MLK
- The Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, the central hub for student life and dining.
- MySAC
- The official student portal used for checking grades, course registration, and financial aid status.
- MySAU
- The student portal used for accessing grades, financial aid information, and course registration.
- One-Stop
- The centralized student services office where students can handle admissions, records, and tuition payments in one location.
- P6
- The designated parking lot for visitors and commuting students.
- Penick
- Penick Hall of Science, where most STEM and laboratory classes are held.
- Robinson
- The Prezell R. Robinson Library, the main academic and research facility on campus.
- SAU Email
- The official university-issued email account required for all formal campus communication.
- Seabrook
- Seabrook Auditorium, a major venue for university assemblies, performances, and graduation events.
- Seby
- The Seby Jones Fine Arts Center, housing the gallery and performance spaces.
- Seby Jones
- The Seby Jones Fine Arts Center, the campus venue for performances, music, and art programs.
- Self-Service
- The specific online module within the student portal used for academic planning and registration.
- SSO
- Single Sign-On, the unified login system for student email, Canvas, and other digital resources.
- St. Agnes
- The historic St. Agnes Hospital building, a landmark located on the campus grounds.
- The Chapel
- The historic Saint Augustine's Chapel, a landmark building constructed in 1895.
- The Gate
- The main security entrance to the campus located off Oakwood Avenue.
- The Portal
- The MySAU online student information system used for registration, grades, and financial aid.
- The Prez
- The Prezell R. Robinson Library, the main academic research facility.
- The Quad
- The grassy common area between the residence halls and academic buildings used for recreation.
- TransLoc
- The mobile app used by students to track the campus shuttle (Falcon Express) in real-time.
- Tuttle
- Tuttle Public Health Center, the campus health and wellness facility.
- U-Pass
- The CTA Ventra card provided to full-time students, allowing for unlimited use of Chicago buses and trains.
- west_building_cafeteria
- West Building Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 runs May 18, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 37 approved campus terms and 35 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.