Academic calendar
Calendar Year 2026 runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Calendar Year 2026Relevant now
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Cohort MSOT016 (Irvine)
- Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing - Full-time Cohort AVNOCFT019 (Irvine)
- Master of Science in Nursing Cohort MSNED014
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cohort BSNOC023 (Irvine)
- Associate of Occupational Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Cohort OTAFT039 (Irvine)
- Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing - Part-time Cohort AVNOCPT015 (Irvine)
- Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Cohort PTAFT022 (Irvine)
- Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing - Full-time Cohort AVNOCFT020 (Irvine)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cohort BSNOC024 (Irvine)Master of Science in Nursing Cohort MSNED015
- Winter Break 2026-2027
Campus language
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- ATI
- Assessment Technologies Institute; the comprehensive testing and prep platform used by nursing students.
C
- Check-offs
- Practical examinations where students must demonstrate specific medical skills to an instructor.
- Clinical
- Off-site clinical rotations at hospitals or healthcare facilities for hands-on patient care experience.
- Clinicals
- Off-site hospital or healthcare facility shifts required for graduation.
M
- Manikins
- The high-tech robotic patient simulators (like HAL or Lucina) used in the Sim Lab.
N
- NCLEX
- The national licensing exam that healthcare students focus on throughout their program.
S
- SANS
- Stanbridge Association of Nursing Students; the campus chapter for nursing professional development and community service.
- SCNAVTA
- Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.
- SNA
- Student Nurses' Association; the primary organization for nursing students.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association; the professional org for OT students.
- Spot
- The Boston Dynamics robot dog used on campus for research and technology demonstrations.
- SPOTA
- Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association; the student group for the PTA program.
- SPTA
- Student Physical Therapy Association.
- Student Lounge
- The designated on-campus area for meals and breaks, as the university does not have traditional dining halls.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America; the campus chapter supporting military-connected students.
- SVTA
- Student Veterinary Technology Association; the organization for students in the Vet Tech program.
- SynDaver
- The high-tech synthetic human cadaver used in anatomy and physiology labs.
T
- The Blue Scrubs
- The specific royal blue uniform required for students in the nursing programs.
- The Boards
- The national licensure exams (such as the NCLEX-RN or VTNE) that students prepare for throughout their program.
- The Breakroom
- A common term used by students for the indoor dining and relaxation space.
- The Commons
- The designated student lounge and break area equipped with vending machines, refrigerators, and microwaves for commuter students.
- The Kennel
- The specialized Veterinary Technology lab area where live animals are cared for on campus.
- The Lounge
- The designated student break area where students eat, as there are no formal on-campus dining halls.
V
- VTSA
- Veterinary Technology Student Association.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alhambra Campus
- The common name for the Los Angeles branch campus.
- ATI
- Assessment Technologies Institute; the comprehensive testing and review platform integrated into the nursing curriculum.
- Cadaver Lab
- The Synthetic Cadaver Lab, a signature facility for anatomy and physiology instruction.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Clinical Packet
- The mandatory set of health records, background checks, and certifications required before starting rotations.
- Edmodo
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by the university for course materials, assignments, and faculty communication.
- ExamSoft
- The secure testing software required for taking proctored exams on personal laptops.
- Irvine Campus
- The university's main headquarters and primary facility.
- LA Campus
- The branch campus located in Alhambra serving the Los Angeles area.
- LRC
- Learning Resource Center; the campus library and primary hub for tutoring and quiet study.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which provides library services, computer access, and tutoring.
- Professionalism Policy
- The strict code of conduct regarding attendance and attire (scrubs) required for all lab and clinical sessions.
- Riverside Campus
- The branch campus serving the Inland Empire region.
- Sim Lab
- The Simulation Lab, featuring high-fidelity manikins for clinical practice.
- Stanbridge Portal
- The central online dashboard for checking grades, financial aid, and course schedules.
- Student Portal
- The administrative website used for checking official grades, financial aid status, and attendance records.
- The Cadaver Lab
- The Synthetic and Human Cadaver Lab used for anatomy and physiology training.
- The Help Desk
- The IT support service for troubleshooting student technical or portal issues.
- The LRC
- Learning Resource Center; the campus library and study hub.
- The Portal
- The Stanbridge Student Portal used for administrative tasks, financial aid, and official schedules.
- The Sim Lab
- Simulation Lab; the high-fidelity nursing and healthcare training facility.
- The Therapy Lab
- The specialized classroom space for Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant practical training.
- The VR Lab
- The Virtual Reality Lab where students use VR for immersive medical training.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict requirement to wear program-specific scrubs and a visible student ID badge at all times while on campus.
- VR Lab
- The Virtual Reality Lab, used for immersive anatomy and medical training.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Calendar Year 2026 runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 25 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.