Academic calendar
College of Medicine 2026-2027 runs May 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- College of Medicine 2026-2027Relevant now
- Session F Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 - Session F
- Fall 2026Fall 2026 - Session 1
- Session G Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 - Session G
- Spring 2027 - Session WWinter Intersession 2026 Session WWinter Intersession 2026-2027Winter Intersession 2026-2027 - Session W
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027 - Session W
- Spring 2027 Session F
- Spring 2027 - Session 1
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 - Session G
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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- 63
- 63 South, the dining hall located in Ferrell Commons on the south side of campus.
- 63 South
- The primary dining hall located in Ferrell Commons on the south side of campus.
A
- Apollo
- One of the oldest housing communities on campus, located near the Student Union.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-run organization that plans major events like concerts and comedy shows.
- Charge On
- The official university battle cry and common greeting or sign-off among students and alumni.
- Citronaut
- UCF's original 1969 mascot, a mix of an orange and an astronaut, which remains a popular 'vintage' icon.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds specifically attached to a meal plan for use at campus retail food locations.
E
- Einstein's
- Einstein Bros. Bagels, a popular breakfast spot located in the Education building and Student Union.
G
- GKCO
- An acronym for 'Go Knights, Charge On!', frequently used in social media and text communications.
- Gringos
- Gringos Locos, a popular local taco shop with a location inside the Student Union.
H
- Herc
- Short for the Hercules community, located on the south side of campus.
- Hercules
- The Hercules community, a housing area adjacent to Nike near the Recreation and Wellness Center.
J
- Java
- Java City, a popular coffee location in the library or other campus spots.
- Java City
- The coffee shop located on the first floor of the John C. Hitt Library.
K
- Knight Cash
- A stored-value account on the UCF ID card used for laundry, printing, and dining.
- Knightade
- A specific brand of beverage or themed refreshment often served at campus dining events.
- Knightro
- The official costumed knight mascot of the university.
- Knightro's
- The dining hall located on the north side of campus near the arena and Towers.
L
- Lake Claire
- The Lake Claire Apartments, housing located near the campus lake and recreation area.
- Libra
- The Libra community, known for its circular 'pod' layout and proximity to the center of campus.
M
- Market Day
- Wednesdays at the Student Union when local vendors set up booths outside.
- Market Wednesday
- A weekly event in front of the Student Union featuring vendors, music, and student organizations.
- Memory Mall
- The large grassy field between the Student Union and the stadium, used for tailgating and events.
- MSB Chick-fil-A
- The Chick-fil-A location specifically inside the Mathematical Sciences Building.
- MSB Men's Room
- A specific bathroom in the Math building that became a viral meme due to its bizarre architectural design.
N
- Neptune
- The Neptune Community, featuring individual bedrooms in a suite-style layout.
- Nike
- The Nike community, a housing area often grouped with Hercules, located on the south side of campus.
- Nike/Herc
- A collective shorthand for the Nike and Hercules housing communities located on the south side of campus.
- Nike/Hercules
- The shared name for the Nike and Hercules housing communities located near the recreation fields.
- NorthView
- NorthView Apartments, a luxury-style housing complex located just north of the main campus.
O
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for all registered student organizations and campus activities.
R
- Reflection Pond
- The large fountain and pond located between Millican Hall and the Library, a central campus landmark.
- Rosen
- Housing specifically for students at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management campus.
- RWC
- Recreation and Wellness Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
S
- SARC
- Student Academic Resource Center, providing tutoring and supplemental instruction.
- SDES
- Student Development and Enrollment Services.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the body that represents student interests and manages activity fees.
- SHS
- Student Health Services, the primary medical clinic for students on campus.
- Spirit Splash
- The annual homecoming tradition where students jump into the Reflection Pond to catch rubber ducks.
T
- The Boardwalk
- The wooden walkway through the nature area near Lake Claire.
- The Bounce House
- FBC Mortgage Stadium, nicknamed for the way the stands physically vibrate during football games.
- The Breezeway
- The covered outdoor walkway in the center of campus featuring several fast-food vendors.
- The Reflecting Pond
- The large fountain in front of the library, a central campus landmark and site of Spirit Splash.
- The Reflection Pond
- The large fountain and landmark located in the center of campus near the library.
- The Seal
- The UCF seal on the floor of the Student Union; students avoid stepping on it to ensure they graduate on time.
- The SU
- The Student Union, which contains the main food court and various retail dining options.
- The Towers
- The Towers at Knights Plaza, apartment-style housing located near the Addition Financial Arena.
- The Union
- The Student Union food court, featuring various fast-food vendors like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express.
- Towers
- The Towers at Knights Plaza, apartment-style housing near the Addition Financial Arena.
U
- Under Construction Forever
- A common joke among students regarding the constant expansion and renovation projects on campus.
V
- VUCF
- Volunteer UCF, the organization dedicated to connecting students with community service opportunities.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 63_south
- '63 South
- BA1
- Business Administration 1, the main building for the College of Business.
- BA1 / BA2
- Business Administration buildings 1 and 2.
- CB1
- Classroom Building 1, a major hub for large-scale general education lectures.
- CB1 / CB2
- Classroom Building 1 and Classroom Building 2, the primary locations for large lecture-style classes.
- CB2
- Classroom Building 2, located adjacent to CB1.
- Garage A-I
- The various parking garages on campus; students often check the UCF Mobile app to see which garages are full.
- Garage H
- A parking garage often cited by students as one of the most difficult to find a spot in during peak hours.
- Gemini
- Gemini Blvd, the main circular road that encompasses the inner campus.
- HEC
- Harris Engineering Center, the primary building for the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
- HPA
- Health and Public Affairs buildings, housing the College of Health Professions and Sciences.
- Knight Card
- The official UCF student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Knight Email
- The official university email system provided to students via Microsoft Outlook.
- Knight Ride
- A nighttime safety escort service that provides van transportation across campus for students.
- Knight's Email
- The official university email account (ending in @knights.ucf.edu) required for all formal communication.
- Knight's Mail
- The official student email system, which is the only way the university communicates official business.
- Knight's Pantry
- A campus resource providing free food, toiletries, and professional clothing to students in need.
- KnightCard
- The official UCF student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- KnightCash
- A stored-value account on the UCF ID card that can be used for laundry, printing, and some dining.
- Knightlink
- The university's career services platform for finding internships and jobs.
- KnightLYNX
- A partnership with the local bus system providing late-night transit for students between campus and downtown.
- KnightRide
- A nighttime safety escort van service for students traveling across campus.
- knightro_s
- Knightro's
- MSB
- Mathematical Sciences Building, famous among students for its confusing layout and 'legendary' men's bathroom.
- myUCF
- The web portal used for official administrative tasks like class registration and checking financial aid.
- NID
- Network Identification, the alphanumeric code used to log into all UCF digital services.
- NSC
- Nicholson School of Communication and Media building.
- Park and Ride
- The remote parking lot system where students park and take a shuttle to the campus core.
- Pegasus Path
- An interactive degree planning tool used by students to map out their four-year graduation plan.
- PID
- Personal Identification number, a numeric code (often starting with the first letter of your name) used for official records.
- PSY
- The Psychology Building, located near the center of campus.
- Psych
- The Psychology Building, located near the Student Union.
- Reflection Pond
- The central campus landmark used for navigation and the site of major traditions.
- SafeRide
- A student-run service providing safe transportation around campus and nearby areas at night.
- Shuttle
- The UCF shuttle system that runs routes between the main campus and affiliated off-campus housing.
- Shuttles
- The UCF shuttle system that provides free transportation between the main campus and various off-campus apartment complexes.
- Spin
- The brand of electric scooters available for rent across campus for quick transit.
- Student Self-Service
- The portal within myUCF used for registration, financial aid, and checking grades.
- SU
- The Student Union, the central hub for student life and dining.
- TCH
- Trevor Colbourn Hall, a modern building housing the writing center and various humanities departments.
- The Lib
- The John C. Hitt Library, the primary study and research building on campus.
- The Venue
- A multi-purpose facility attached to the Addition Financial Arena used for volleyball and events.
- UCF Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- UCF Card
- The official student ID required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- UCF ID
- The physical or digital identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- UCF Mobile
- The official campus app used for maps, shuttle tracking, and digital ID access.
- UCF Shuttles
- The free bus system that transports students between the main campus and off-campus apartment complexes.
- UCFID
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- VAB
- Visual Arts Building, located near the center of campus for arts and design students.
- Webcourses
- The online learning management system (Canvas) where all course materials and grades are hosted.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- College of Medicine 2026-2027 runs May 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 51 approved campus terms and 50 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.