Academic calendar
MEd Programme Semester 1 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- MEd Programme Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- MSc Programme 2026-2027
- Undergraduate Programmes (BEd / BA) 2026-2027
- MEd Programme Semester 2 2027
- MEd Summer School 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
C
- Clive
- Clive Halls, located near the campus sports fields.
- Cronin
- Cronin Hall, a standard on-campus residence.
D
- De Marillac
- De Marillac Hall, the largest on-campus residence hall.
- Dolce Vita
- The on-campus cafe located in the Waldegrave Wing, often shortened to 'Dolce'.
S
- Simms
- The universal nickname for the university, derived from its history as St Mary's Training College.
- SIMMS
- The university's historic nickname, often used in the context of sports teams and alumni.
- SMSU
- St Mary's Students' Union, the representative body for all students.
- Strawberry Hill
- The local area surrounding the campus and the name of the nearest train station.
T
- The Ref
- The Refectory, the primary dining hall for students on meal plans.
- The SU Bar
- The Students' Union bar, the main social and drinking spot on campus.
W
- Waldegrave Park
- Student houses located on the street of the same name used for university accommodation.
- Wiseman
- Wiseman Hall, on-campus student accommodation.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- beechmount_dining_hall
- Beechmount Dining Hall
- Moodle
- The virtual learning environment where lecturers post course materials and assignments.
- Naylor
- The Naylor Library, the university's secondary library located on Waldegrave Road.
- Oyster
- The contactless card system used for public transport, essential for travel from Strawberry Hill station.
- Shannon
- The Shannon Suite, a large multi-purpose hall used for exams and events.
- SimmsPort
- The online student portal used for checking grades, timetables, and registration.
- The Chapel
- The University Chapel, a central landmark used for services and quiet reflection.
- Waldegrave
- The Waldegrave Wing, a historic building housing the Drawing Room and administrative offices.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- MEd Programme Semester 1 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 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.