Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027 Accelerated Summer College Session 1
- Summer 2027 Accelerated Summer College Session 2
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
D
- D4
- Slang for the school's geographical and social identity, referring to the affluent Dublin 4 postal district.
J
- JCT
- Junior Cup Team; the elite rugby team for younger secondary students (usually 2nd and 3rd year).
M
- Michaels
- Commonly used shorthand name for St Michael's College by students and the community.
P
- PPU
- Past Pupils Union; the official alumni association for former students of the college.
R
- Rock
- The common nickname for Blackrock College, St Michael's primary rival in sports and academics.
S
- SCT
- Senior Cup Team; the premier rugby team for older secondary students competing in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup.
- SVP
- The St. Vincent de Paul Society; a prominent student-led charitable organization within the school.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary dining facility where students eat lunch.
- The Cup
- Refers to the Leinster Schools Rugby competition, which is a major cultural focal point for the student body.
- The Tuck Shop
- A small on-campus shop selling snacks, drinks, and small food items during breaks.
- TY
- Transition Year; the optional fourth-year program in the Irish secondary cycle focused on personal development.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ailesbury Road
- The street name often used to refer to the campus location and the main entrance of the school.
- Junior School
- The separate primary school division located on the same campus for younger boys.
- school_canteen
- School Canteen
- Supervised Study
- After-school study sessions provided for students to complete homework in a quiet environment.
- Sydney Parade
- The nearby DART (train) station used by a significant portion of the student body for commuting.
- The Diary
- The official school journal where students must record homework and which serves as a communication tool with parents.
- The Gym
- The school's dedicated physical education and strength and conditioning center.
- The Library
- The central quiet study and research resource area for secondary students.
- The Pav
- The Pavilion; a sports facility and clubhouse overlooking the main rugby pitches.
- VSware
- The digital platform used by students and parents to view timetables, attendance, and academic reports.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 10 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.