Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Alcohollis
- A nickname for Hollis Hall, often associated by students with its active social and party scene.
- Avenue C
- A high-tech, self-service convenience market located on campus for quick snacks and grab-and-go items.
C
- Carey
- Carey Hall, a suite-style residence hall located in the Residence Village complex.
- Century
- Century Hall, a suite-style residence hall on the Queens campus.
- Common Hour
- The designated block of time on Wednesdays (typically 1:50 PM to 3:15 PM) when no classes are held to allow for club meetings.
- CRS
- Campus Recreation Services, which manages the fitness center, intramurals, and club sports.
D
- DAC Food Court
- The dining area located on the first floor of the D'Angelo Center featuring various retail brands.
- DAC Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated on the third floor of the D'Angelo Center.
- DaSilva
- DaSilva Hall, a residence hall typically housing freshmen and sophomores.
- Donovan
- Refers to Donovan Hall, known among students as the only 'Jack and Jill' style dorm (shared bathroom between two rooms) on campus.
F
- Founders
- Founders Village, a set of townhome-style residences for upperclassmen.
- FSL
- The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, overseeing the university's Greek letter organizations.
H
- Haraya
- The Pan-African Students Coalition, a major student organization focused on the interests of students of African descent.
- Henley
- The Henley Road residence hall, an off-campus housing option for upperclassmen.
J
- Johnnies
- The collective nickname for St. John's University students, alumni, and athletic teams.
- Johnny
- A nickname for a St. John's student, derived from the 'Johnnies' athletic moniker.
L
- LASO
- Latin American Student Organization, one of the largest cultural groups on campus.
- Law School Cafe
- The dining facility located within the School of Law building, often preferred for a quieter atmosphere.
- Law School Café
- The dining facility located within the School of Law, featuring a Boar's Head Deli and Starbucks coffee.
M
- Marillac
- Refers to the Marillac Food Court (Marillac Terrace), which houses retail options like Burger King, Subway, and Dunkin'.
- Marillac Cafe
- The food court and dining area located in the basement of Marillac Hall.
- Monty's
- The common student name for Montgoris Dining Hall, the university's primary all-you-can-eat buffet facility.
- Montys
- Montgoris Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on the Queens campus.
N
- NSBE
- National Society of Black Engineers, a prominent professional and academic student chapter.
O
- O'Connor
- O'Connor Hall, a suite-style residence hall that also houses the offices of The Torch student newspaper.
- OMA
- The Office of Multicultural Affairs, which provides resources and programming for diverse student populations.
R
- Red Storm
- The official name for the university's athletic teams and the general school spirit identity.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and fairs.
- Seton
- The Seton Complex, an off-campus apartment-style residence for upperclassmen.
- SGI
- Student Government, Inc., the primary representative body for the student population.
- StormFest
- The university's annual fall celebration that combines Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Open House.
- Stormin' Loud
- The university's signature annual spring concert and carnival event held on the Great Lawn.
T
- The Courts
- The Residence Village, a cluster of several residence halls including Hollis, Helen, and O'Connor.
- The Gate
- Refers to one of the numbered campus entrances (e.g., Gate 1 or Gate 6), often used as meeting points for commuters.
- The Great Lawn
- The large central grassy area on the Queens campus used for lounging and major events.
- The Res Village
- Short for the Residence Village, a complex of six suite-style residence halls on the Queens campus.
- The UC
- The University Center, which houses additional dining options and student services.
U
- ULC
- The University Learning Commons, located in St. Augustine Hall, offering free tutoring and academic support services.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bent
- Bent Hall, the building that houses the Peter J. Tobin College of Business.
- Boost
- The mobile ordering app used by students to skip lines at campus dining locations like Marillac and Monty's.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- Carnesecca
- Carnesecca Arena, the university's primary indoor athletic venue for basketball and volleyball.
- DAC
- The D'Angelo Center, the main student union and hub for campus life.
- Marillac
- Marillac Hall, a central academic building that also houses the campus bookstore and a cafeteria.
- Meal Exchange
- A dining plan feature that allows students to use a dining hall swipe for a designated meal set at retail food locations.
- Public Safety
- The campus security department, often contacted for escorts or emergency assistance.
- St. Al's
- St. Albert Hall, the primary building for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- St. Albert's
- St. Albert Hall, the primary building for science laboratories and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- St. Augustine
- St. Augustine Hall, the building that houses the main university library and the University Learning Commons.
- StormCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus spending.
- StormTracker
- The real-time tracking system or app used to monitor the location of campus shuttle buses.
- Sullivan
- Sullivan Hall, the building that serves as the home for the School of Education.
- Taffner
- Taffner Field House, a facility used for recreational sports and athletic practices.
- The Shuttle
- The university-provided bus service that connects the Queens campus to local subway stations or the Staten Island campus.
- UIS
- University Information System, the online portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- X#
- The unique student identification number assigned to every student, which begins with the letter 'X'.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 38 approved campus terms and 18 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.