Academic calendar
Predoctoral Research Fellowship 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer I 2026
- Predoctoral Research Fellowship 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- AMCP
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy student chapter.
B
- BSSO
- Budding Scholars Student Organization, an inter-professional group promoting scholarly discourse.
C
- CEHS
- College of Education and Health Sciences.
- COM
- College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- COP
- College of Pharmacy.
E
- E-SGA
- Executive Student Government Association, the overarching student representative body.
F
- Farragut
- The main dining hall located within the historic Farragut Inn building.
K
- Kosher Kitchen
- The campus-wide dining standard; all food served on campus is strictly kosher under rabbinical supervision.
L
- Lander
- Common shorthand for Lander Hall, the main hub for medical and pharmacy students.
- Lander Cafe
- Alternative name for the dining facility located in the main instructional building, Lander Hall.
M
- Mashgiach
- The kosher supervisor who oversees the campus kitchens to ensure adherence to dietary laws.
O
- O Club
- Short for the 'Officer's Club,' the historic name for Farragut Inn, still reflected in the campus street address (O Club Drive).
- OASIS
- Office of Academic Services and Institutional Support, providing tutoring and academic coaching.
- OMM
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, a core subject and lab-based practice for DO students.
- OMS
- Stands for Osteopathic Medical Student (e.g., OMS I, OMS II), used to denote a student's year in the DO program.
- OSA
- Office of Student Activities, responsible for campus engagement and student groups.
R
- Roosevelt Terrace
- A common off-campus housing area for students located on Mare Island, often referred to by its formal name or simply as 'the terrace'.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice on campus.
- SNPhA
- Student National Pharmaceutical Association, a student group focused on pharmacy and community service.
- SOMA
- Student Osteopathic Medical Association, a professional organization for DO students.
T
- TCOP
- Touro University California College of Pharmacy.
- The Coffee Cart
- The kosher coffee service points located at Farragut Inn and Lander Hall, often serving Peet's Coffee.
- The Island
- Mare Island, the historic naval shipyard where the Touro University California campus is located.
- The Island
- General term for living in the residential areas on Mare Island, where many students reside in former naval housing.
- The Lander
- The on-campus cafe located in Lander Hall, often used for quick kosher meals and coffee.
- The Quarters
- Refers to the historic naval officers' quarters on Mare Island that have been converted into residential housing for students and faculty.
- TouroOne
- The central online portal for student records, registration, and financial aid.
- TUCCOP
- Touro University California College of Pharmacy.
- TUCOM
- Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Tummah
- A religious term for ritual impurity, specifically discussed in the context of the anatomy lab's design to accommodate Kohanim students.
V
- V-Town
- A common local nickname for the city of Vallejo, where the campus is located.
W
- WARM
- Wellness, Academics, Resilience, & Mindfulness, a student group focused on mental health and burnout prevention.
- White Coat
- Shorthand for the White Coat Ceremony, a significant milestone event for medical and pharmacy students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Farragut Inn
- A historic building (formerly the Officer's Club) that houses the dining hall and classroom space for the PA/MPH program.
- ID Badge
- The physical card required for building access and for using the PaperCut printing allowance.
- Lander
- Lander Hall, the main academic building housing lecture halls, the anatomy lab, and the OMM lab.
- Lander Hall
- The largest instructional building on campus, housing the anatomy lab, lecture halls, and the pharmacy learning center.
- Late Start
- Refers to the university's observance of Jewish holidays and Shabbat, during which the campus is closed or has modified hours.
- Library Annex
- An extension of the main library providing additional study rooms and the Pharmacy Practice Center.
- Mare Island Ferry
- A common transit option for students commuting between the Vallejo campus and San Francisco.
- Mare Island Hazards
- Practical warning for commuters regarding active railroad crossings and open dry docks on the approach to campus.
- PaperCut
- The campus-wide printing system that requires a student ID badge to release print jobs.
- Parking Decal
- Required for all vehicles on campus; they are free but require proof of liability insurance to obtain.
- Parking Permit
- A required hanging permit issued by Student Services that must be displayed on the rearview mirror to park in campus lots.
- Shabbat Closure
- The campus strictly observes Jewish holidays and closes for Shabbat (Friday evening through Saturday).
- SolTrans
- The local bus system providing transit around Vallejo and connections to BART stations.
- T-Number
- The unique student identification number required for setting up TouroOne and registering for classes.
- The Annex
- The Library Annex, which contains additional study spaces and the Pharmacy Practice Center.
- The Ferry
- The San Francisco Bay Ferry, a popular transit method for students traveling between Vallejo and San Francisco.
- The Great Room
- A large, popular study space located within Wilderman Hall equipped for late-night sessions.
- TouroOne
- The central student portal used for course registration, viewing grades, and managing financial aid.
- Truett Hall
- The administrative hub where campus tours depart and admissions is located.
- TUConnect
- The campus engagement platform (powered by CampusGroups) used for club activities, event registration, and housing searches.
- Wilderman
- Wilderman Hall, a key campus building housing administrative offices and lactation rooms.
- Wilderman Hall
- A primary academic building named in honor of Commander Alvin Wilderman.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Predoctoral Research Fellowship 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 33 approved campus terms and 22 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.