Academic calendar
Term 3 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 3 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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C
- CAC
- College Activities Committee; the student-led body responsible for organizing social events, parties, and college traditions.
F
- Formal Hall
- A traditional sit-down dinner held twice weekly where students wear academic gowns and follow formal protocols.
- Freshers
- First-year students who are new to the college community.
G
- Georgians
- The collective name for current students and alumni of St George's College.
H
- High Table
- The elevated table at the front of the dining hall where the Warden, staff, and invited guests sit during Formal Hall.
M
- Memorial Wing
- A specific residential wing named in honor of college members, part of the heritage building complex.
N
- New Wing
- The modern residential block of the college, offering more contemporary rooms compared to the heritage sections.
O
- Old Wing
- The original heritage-listed residential section of the college, known for its traditional architecture.
R
- RA
- Residential Advisor; senior students who live in the wings to provide pastoral care and enforce college rules.
T
- The Dragon
- The college mascot and symbol, derived from the legend of St George and the Dragon, found in motifs throughout the campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Gowns
- Academic robes that are mandatory attire for all students attending Formal Hall dinners.
- Inter-college
- Often abbreviated as 'IC', referring to the competitive sports and arts shield competitions between the five residential colleges at UWA.
- The Chapel
- The college's private chapel, used for services, music rehearsals, and the well-known concert series.
- The JCR
- Junior Common Room; the primary social hub and lounge area for undergraduate students.
- The Quad
- The central grass courtyard surrounded by the college's heritage buildings, used for events and socializing.
- The SCR
- Senior Common Room; a lounge and meeting space designated for staff, tutors, and senior members of the college.
- The Warden
- The official title of the head of the college who oversees all administrative and pastoral functions.
- the_refectory
- The Refectory
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 3 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 8 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.