Academic calendar
Semester Two 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester Two 2026Relevant now
- Late Year Term 2026-2027
- Summer School 2027
- Quarter One 2027
- Semester One 2027
- Quarter Two 2027
- Quarter Three 2027
- Semester Two 2027
- Quarter Four 2027
- Late Year Term 2027-2028
- Summer School 2028
- Quarter One 2028
- Semester One 2028
- Quarter Two 2028
- Quarter Three 2028
- Semester Two 2028
- Quarter Four 2028
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- AUES
- Auckland University Engineering Society, one of the largest and most active faculty-based student clubs.
- AUMSA
- Auckland University Medical Students' Association, representing students in the medical program.
- AUSA
- Auckland University Students' Association, the primary representative body for students.
C
- Capping
- The traditional term used for graduation ceremonies and related festivities.
- Carlaw
- Carlaw Park Student Village, a popular self-catered student accommodation located near the Auckland Domain.
M
- Munchy
- Munchy Mart, the primary on-campus convenience store located in the Kate Edger Information Commons.
O
- O'Rorke
- O'Rorke Hall, a well-known catered first-year hall of residence on Mount Street.
S
- Shadows
- Shadows Bar & Student Lounge, the official student bar located in the Student Union Building.
T
- The Hill
- The steep incline (Shortland Street or Bowen Avenue) students must walk up to reach the City Campus from the downtown area.
- The Quad
- The main food court area in the City Campus, featuring various commercial food outlets.
U
- Uni Hall
- University Hall – Towers, the largest catered first-year residence on the City Campus.
W
- Waipā
- Waipārūrū Hall, a large, modern catered hall of residence for first-year students.
- WEN
- Women in Engineering Network, a support and networking group for female engineering students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AT Hop
- The essential transport card used for buses, trains, and ferries across Auckland, often eligible for student discounts.
- Campus Card
- The official University of Auckland student ID card used for library access, printing, and building entry.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, assignments, and announcements.
- DELNA
- Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment, a mandatory academic English screening for all first-year students.
- grafton_grove
- Grafton Grove
- HSB
- Human Sciences Building (Building 201), housing the Faculty of Arts and various social science departments.
- Kate Edger
- The Kate Edger Information Commons, the main multi-story hub for study spaces, computers, and student services.
- o_rorke_orbit
- O'Rorke Orbit
- OGGB
- The Owen G. Glenn Building, the distinctive home of the University of Auckland Business School.
- SSO
- Student Services Online, the portal used for enrollment, checking grades, and managing personal details.
- The Clocktower
- The Old Arts Building (Building 119), an iconic historic landmark and administrative center of the university.
- uni_towers_haven
- Uni Towers Haven
- waiparuru_hive
- Waiparuru Hive
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester Two 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 13 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.