Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Summer 2027 Session A (6 weeks)Summer Session A (6 weeks) 2027
- Summer 2027 Session A (8 weeks)Summer Session A (8 weeks) 2027
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- Summer 2027 Session A (10 weeks)Summer Session A (10 weeks) 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Session B (3 weeks)Summer Session B (3 weeks) 2027
- Summer 2027 Session C (3 weeks)Summer Session C (3 weeks) 2027
- Summer 2027 Session C (6 weeks)Summer Session C (6 weeks) 2027
- Summer 2027 Session D (3 weeks)Summer Session D (3 weeks) 2027
- Fall Quarter 2027
- Winter Quarter 2028
- Spring Quarter 2028
- Summer 2028
Campus language
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8
- 8-clap
- The traditional UCLA spirit yell performed at athletic events and orientations.
- 8th Week
- The period of the quarter known for peak academic stress and a high volume of midterms.
- 8th Week Blues
- The period of high stress and exhaustion that typically hits students during the eighth week of the quarter.
A
- AAP
- Academic Advancement Program, the nation's largest university-based student diversity program.
- ACM
- Association for Computing Machinery, the largest student organization for computer science and technology.
- ASUCLA
- Associated Students UCLA, the non-profit organization that runs the student union, stores, and restaurants.
B
- B-Caf
- Bruin Café, a casual spot on the Hill known for sandwiches, salads, and smoothies.
- BCafe
- Bruin Café, a quick-service spot on the Hill famous for smoothies and sandwiches.
- BPlate
- Bruin Plate, the health-focused dining hall known for sustainable and nutrient-dense food.
- Bruin Walk
- The main pedestrian thoroughfare where student organizations set up tables to recruit and flyer.
- Bruinwalk
- The main pedestrian thoroughfare connecting the Hill to the central campus; also refers to the professor-rating website.
C
- CAC
- Cultural Affairs Commission, the student body responsible for organizing arts and cultural programming.
- CEC
- Campus Events Commission, the student-run organization that brings films, speakers, and concerts to campus.
- Classic Triple
- The standard, most common dorm room configuration consisting of three students in a small room with bunk beds.
- Courtside
- De Neve Courtside residential building
- Cove
- Sproul Cove residential building
- CSC
- Community Service Commission, the umbrella organization for student-led service and volunteer projects.
D
- DB
- The Daily Bruin, UCLA's student-run daily newspaper.
- De Neve
- The De Neve Plaza residential area, often used to refer to both the dorms and the dining hall.
- De Neve
- The De Neve dining hall, often associated with late-night 'De Neve Late Night' food service.
- Drey
- The Drey, a grab-and-go market located in the Olympic and Centennial towers.
- Dykstra
- Dykstra Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, located closest to the main campus area.
E
- EAF
- Enormous Activities Fair, the massive annual event where student clubs recruit new members.
- Epic
- Epicuria at Covel, the Mediterranean-themed dining hall (formerly known simply as Covel).
- Epicuria
- The Mediterranean-themed dining hall formerly known as Covel.
F
- Feast
- Feast at Rieber, a dining hall specializing in various Asian cuisines.
G
- Gardenia
- De Neve Gardenia residential building
- Gene
- A familiar reference to Chancellor Gene Block, often used in student memes or casual conversation.
- Gene Block
- The long-serving Chancellor of UCLA, frequently referenced in student memes and campus culture.
H
- Hedrick
- Refers collectively to Hedrick Hall and Hedrick Summit, located at the highest point of the residential area.
- Hitch
- Hitch Suites, a residential community located near the top of the Hill.
- Holly
- Short for Gardenia and Holly, the two newest residential towers on the Hill.
I
- Inverted Fountain
- A campus landmark; tradition dictates students only touch the water during orientation and graduation.
L
- Landing
- Sproul Landing residential building
M
- Midnight Yell
- The tradition of students screaming out their windows at midnight during finals week to vent stress.
N
- North Campus
- Refers to the northern part of campus and the Humanities, Arts, and Social Science majors who study there.
O
- OCHC
- On-Campus Housing Council, the student government specifically representing residents on the Hill.
- OSD
- The former name for the Center for Accessible Education (CAE), still frequently used by students to refer to disability services.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the administrative department that oversees campus organizations and leadership development.
R
- Rende
- Rendezvous, a quick-service dining location offering Mexican and Asian fusion cuisines.
- Rendez
- Rendezvous, a quick-service dining location offering Mexican and Asian fusion cuisines.
- ResLife
- UCLA Residential Life, the department that manages student housing and dorm programming.
- Rieber
- Refers to the Rieber complex, including Rieber Hall, Rieber Terrace, and Rieber Vista.
S
- SAA
- Student Alumni Association, the group responsible for major traditions like Spring Sing
- Saxon
- Saxon Suites, an apartment-style residential area on the Hill.
- South Campus
- Refers to the southern part of campus and the STEM majors (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) who study there.
- Sproul
- Refers to the Sproul complex, including Sproul Hall, Sproul Landing, and Sproul Cove.
- SUE
- Student Union Event, often used in the context of booking spaces in Ackerman or Kerckhoff.
- Summit
- Hedrick Summit residential building
- SV
- Sunset Village, a residential complex on the Hill consisting of Canyon Point, Courtside, and Delta Terrace.
- SWC
- Student Wellness Commission, a branch of student government focused on health and well-being.
T
- Terrace
- Rieber Terrace, a suite-style residential building in the Rieber complex.
- The 405
- The major freeway adjacent to campus that significantly dictates local travel times and student commuting habits.
- The Drey
- A grab-and-go dining location in the Olympic and Centennial towers area.
- The Hill
- The residential area on the west side of campus where all student dorms are located
- The Hill
- The residential area on the west side of campus where nearly all undergraduate housing and dining halls are located.
- The Inverted Fountain
- A campus landmark; tradition dictates students only touch the water during orientation and graduation to avoid bad luck.
- The Study
- The Study at Hedrick, a popular 24-hour-style cafe and study space known for its artisan sandwiches and coffee.
U
- UCLA Time
- The campus-wide convention where classes and meetings start exactly 10 minutes after the posted time.
- UCPD
- University of California Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
- Undie Run
- A tradition where students run through campus in their underwear during Wednesday of Finals Week to relieve stress.
- USAC
- Undergraduate Students Association Council, the governing body of the UCLA undergraduate student union.
V
- Vista
- Rieber Vista, a suite-style residential building in the Rieber complex.
W
- Week 0
- The initial partial week of the Fall quarter featuring move-in and orientation events before full instruction begins.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 10-minute rule
- The convention where classes typically end 10 minutes before the scheduled time to allow for travel between buildings.
- 19P
- The '19 Premier' meal plan, which allows for 19 swipes per week that can be used for guests or multiple times per meal period.
- Ackerman
- Ackerman Union, the central student union building containing the bookstore, food court, and event spaces.
- Big Blue Bus
- The Santa Monica bus system that provides extensive transit options for students around Westwood and Los Angeles.
- Blue Book
- A small, thin booklet of lined paper required for writing essay-based midterm and final exams.
- Blue Books
- Small, thin booklets required for writing essay-based exams, which students must purchase at the UCLA Store before a test.
- Boelter
- Boelter Hall, the primary engineering building notorious among students for its confusing, maze-like layout.
- Bruin Learn
- The campus learning management system based on Canvas used for course materials and assignments.
- Bruin Online
- Commonly abbreviated as BOL, the department providing campus IT services and email accounts.
- bruin_plate
- Bruin Plate
- BruinBill
- The online portal where students view and pay for tuition, housing, and other university fees.
- BruinBus
- The free campus shuttle service that loops around the campus and connects to the Wilshire Center.
- Bruincard
- The official UCLA identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- BruinLearn
- The campus-wide Learning Management System based on Canvas used for course materials and assignments.
- Bunche
- Bunche Hall, a high-rise social sciences building known for its unique window grates and 'floating' appearance.
- caf_1919
- Café 1919
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services, the campus center for mental health support.
- CSO
- Community Service Officer; students employed by the police department to provide safe evening escorts.
- de_neve_dining
- De Neve Dining
- Easy Pay
- A debit-like function on the Bruincard that allows students to pay for laundry and food at campus vendors.
- EasyPay
- A declining balance account on the BruinCard used for laundry, printing, and on-campus dining.
- Enrollment Pass
- The specific time window assigned to a student during which they are allowed to register for classes.
- epicuria_at_covel
- Epicuria at Covel
- Evening Van
- A free safe-ride service that provides transportation between campus buildings and nearby residential areas at night.
- feast_at_rieber
- FEAST at Rieber
- Kerckhoff
- Kerckhoff Hall, the Gothic-style building housing student government offices and a popular coffeehouse.
- Meal Swipes
- The currency used for dining hall entry; students often 'swipe' guests or trade swipes.
- MS
- The Mathematical Sciences Building, which houses the math department and a planetarium.
- MyUCLA
- The central web portal for students to manage enrollment, view grades, and handle financial accounts.
- PAB
- The Physics and Astronomy Building.
- Pass 1 / Pass 2
- The two-stage enrollment system where students are limited in the number of units they can initially pick.
- Pauley
- Pauley Pavilion, the historic arena used for basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics.
- Powell
- Powell Library, the iconic Romanesque building that serves as the main undergraduate library.
- rendezvous
- Rendezvous
- SAC
- Student Activities Center, a hub for student organizations, gym facilities, and the pool.
- Swipe
- A single meal credit from a student's meal plan used to enter dining halls or purchase food at quick-service spots.
- Swipes
- The units of the UCLA meal plan; one swipe equals one entry to a dining hall or one meal at a quick-service spot.
- The 10-minute gap
- The standard transition time between classes; a class scheduled to end at 10:50 AM and another starting at 11:00 AM allows 10 minutes for travel.
- The Loop
- The campus shuttle bus system that provides transportation around the perimeter of the university.
- UCLA Time
- The campus-wide convention where classes and meetings start exactly 10 minutes after the officially posted time.
- Week 0
- The initial partial week of the Fall quarter featuring orientation events before the first full week of instruction.
- Wooden
- The John Wooden Center, the primary indoor recreation and fitness facility on campus.
- YRL
- Charles E. Young Research Library, the main library for graduate students and researchers, known for its modern pods.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 64 approved campus terms and 43 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.