Academic calendar
Summer Semester 2026 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session A / ES Session 1
- Summer Semester 2026Relevant now
- Summer 2026 Session B / ES Session 2
- Fall 2026 Pre-term
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Session A / ES Session 1
- Fall 2026 Session B / ES Session 2
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
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A
- Alpine
- The Village at Alpine Valley, the newer housing complex located on the north side of campus.
- Alpine Express
- The convenience store and late-night food spot located in the Village at Alpine Valley.
- Alum
- The preferred gender-neutral term used by the university and students to refer to a single graduate.
- APISU
- Asian Pacific Islander Student Union, a student organization for API community and advocacy.
- ASA
- African Student Association, a student group focused on African cultures and community support.
B
- BHPSO
- Black Health Professions Student Organization, a group for Black students pursuing healthcare careers.
- Big Cat
- Refers to Big Cat Coffee, the main coffee shop located in the University Center.
C
- Cafe 65
- The multi-station food court located on the upper level of the University Center.
- Clyde
- The official name of the UCCS mascot, the Mountain Lion.
- Clyde's
- Clyde's Gastropub, a student-favorite restaurant and social spot located in the University Center.
- Clyde's Cash
- A form of campus currency loaded onto the student ID for use at dining and retail locations.
- Commuter
- A term used to describe the significant portion of the student body that lives off-campus and drives to class.
- Commuter Campus
- A common term used by students to describe the high percentage of students who live off-campus.
- Commuter School
- A term frequently used by students to describe the campus culture where a large portion of the population lives off-campus.
- Copper
- A specific residential hall within the Alpine Village complex.
- Cucharas
- A specific residence hall within the Summit Village complex.
E
- Eagle Rock
- Refers to the Eagle Rock Modulars (buildings B201-B204) used for student housing.
- EAS
- The College of Engineering and Applied Science.
- Eldora
- A specific residence hall within the Summit Village complex.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at campus retail dining.
- Fraiche
- Cafe 65 / Fraiche, a fresh-food dining option located in the University Center.
G
- GPS
- Gateway Program Seminar, a mandatory first-year course designed to transition students to college life.
L
- LAS
- The College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, the largest academic college at the university.
M
- MLC
- Mountain Lion Connect, the online portal used to manage student organizations and events.
- Monarch
- Monarch Hall, a specific residence hall within the Summit Village complex.
- MOSAIC
- Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness, and Community, a center for diversity and equity programs.
- Mountain Lion
- The collective identity and mascot for UCCS students and athletic teams.
- Mountain Lion Connect
- The online portal used by students to join clubs and track campus involvement.
- Mountain Lions
- The official nickname and mascot for UCCS students and athletic teams.
O
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for clubs and student organizations.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the central department for student clubs and involvement.
R
- Roaring Fork
- The main dining hall for the Village at Alpine Valley, often called 'The Fork' by students.
S
- S.E.A.L.
- Student Engagement and Leadership, the office responsible for campus clubs and student activities.
- S.O.L.E.
- Student Outdoor Learning Experience, the campus program for outdoor trips and gear rentals.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes major campus events and entertainment.
- San Juan
- San Juan Market, a convenience store and quick-service food spot in the Village at Alpine Valley.
- San Luis
- A coffee shop and snack bar located in the University Center.
- San Rafael
- San Rafael Coffee Shop, a cafe located in the University Center serving Starbucks products.
- San Sal
- San Salvador, a cafe and convenience store located within the Village at Alpine Valley.
- Sanatorium
- Sanatorium Grounds, the campus coffee shop located in the University Center, named after the site's history.
- Sanatorium Grounds
- The coffee shop located on the second floor of the University Center.
- SEAP
- Student Employment Assistance Program, which helps students find on-campus jobs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the UCCS student population.
- SGB
- Student Government Board, often used in reference to the leadership within SGA.
- SOPE
- Student Organization for Programming and Entertainment.
- Starships
- The autonomous delivery robots that transport food across campus from dining locations.
- Steamboat
- A residential hall located within the Summit Village housing area.
- Stearns
- Stearns Hall, a specific residential building within the Summit Village complex.
- Summit
- Summit Village, the original residential housing complex located on the central part of campus.
- Summit Village
- The primary residence hall complex located on the north side of the main campus.
T
- Telluride
- A residential hall located within the Alpine Village housing area.
- The Apartments
- Common student shorthand for the Alpine Village Apartments.
- The Bluffs
- The hiking trails and natural rock formations in Pulpit Rock Park that border the campus.
- The Bluffs
- Refers to the hiking trails and natural rock formations directly behind the housing areas.
- The Catacombs
- A piece of campus lore referring to rumored tunnels underneath the University Center and Summit Village.
- The Fork
- The Roaring Fork, the primary dining hall located within the Alpine Village housing area.
- The Lodge
- The main dining hall serving students in the Summit Village area.
- The Market
- Alpine Village Market, a convenience store and coffee shop on campus.
- The Ped Bridge
- The pedestrian bridge over Austin Bluffs Parkway connecting main campus to University Hall.
- The Quad
- Common shorthand for the Housing Quad area within Summit Village.
- The Sanatorium
- A coffee shop in University Hall, named in reference to the building's history as a tuberculosis sanatorium.
- The Scribble
- The satirical version of the student newspaper (The Scribe), traditionally published around April Fool's Day.
- The Scribble
- The satirical version of The Scribe, typically published around April Fool's Day.
- The Scribe
- The student-run newspaper of UCCS.
- The Scribe
- The official student-run newspaper of UCCS, founded in 1966.
- The Spine
- The main pedestrian walkway that runs through the center of campus, connecting the upper and lower sections.
- The Springs
- The common shorthand used by students to refer to the city of Colorado Springs.
- The Village
- A general term used by students to refer to the campus housing areas collectively.
- TVQ
- Acronym for the Telluride-Vail Quad, a specific residential section of Summit Village.
U
- UCCS Radio
- The student-run internet radio station that broadcasts from the University Center.
V
- VAPA
- Visual and Performing Arts, referring to the academic department and its associated student groups.
- Village at Alpine Valley
- The residential area on the west side of campus, often referred to simply as Alpine.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- alpine_express
- Alpine Express
- cafe_65
- Cafe '65
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and view grades.
- CENT
- Centennial Hall, home to science departments and the Science Center.
- Centennial
- Centennial Hall, a major science and laboratory building.
- clyde_s_gastropub
- Clyde's Gastropub
- Clyde's Cash
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the student ID for use at campus dining and retail locations.
- College Pass
- A program allowing students to ride Colorado Springs Mountain Metro Transit buses for free using their ID.
- COLU
- Columbine Hall, which houses the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences and the College of Education.
- Columbine
- Columbine Hall, a primary academic building containing large lecture halls and the campus writing center.
- Degree Audit
- The online tool students use to track their progress toward graduation requirements.
- Delayed Start
- A common winter convention where campus opening is pushed back (often to 10:00 AM) due to snow.
- DWIR
- Dwire Hall, home to the College of Business and various language labs.
- Dwire
- Dwire Hall, a major academic building housing the College of Business and various liberal arts departments.
- ECFA
- Ent Center for the Arts, the university's performing and visual arts complex located on North Nevada Ave.
- El Pomar
- The El Pomar Center, which houses the Kraemer Family Library and various student success offices.
- Ent
- Ent Credit Union, the local financial institution that provides on-campus banking and ATM services for students.
- Ent Card
- The official UCCS student ID card, which also functions as a debit card for those with Ent Credit Union accounts.
- Ent Center
- The Ent Center for the Arts, the university's professional performing arts venue located on North Nevada Ave.
- EPC
- El Pomar Center, the central hub for IT services and the Kraemer Family Library.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail food locations on campus.
- Gallogly
- The Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, the main campus gym and health clinic.
- Gateway
- The mandatory first-year seminar program (GPS) designed to help new students transition to college life.
- HSMP
- William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, a specialized facility for health and sports science.
- KFL
- Kraemer Family Library, located within the El Pomar Center.
- Lion OneCard
- The official student ID card used for campus access, meal plans, and library checkouts.
- Lot 580
- A large commuter parking lot located away from the main campus, typically requiring a shuttle ride to reach classes.
- MAIN
- Main Hall, the primary administrative building on campus.
- Mountain Lion Connect
- The online platform where students find clubs, register for events, and track campus involvement.
- Mountain Lion Express
- The free campus shuttle system that connects the various housing villages and academic clusters.
- Mountain Lion ID
- The official UCCS student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- myUCCS
- The central student portal for managing registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- Osborne
- The Osborne Center for Science & Engineering, housing labs and classrooms for STEM fields.
- PawPrints
- The campus-wide wireless printing system available to students in various buildings.
- roaring_fork
- Roaring Fork
- roaring_fork_dining_hall
- Roaring Fork Dining Hall
- Sherpa Trail
- The designated walking trail that connects the Summit Village housing area to Alpine Village.
- Shuttle Bus Tracker
- A real-time GPS tool used by students to monitor the location of campus shuttles.
- Starfish
- The online platform used for academic advising, scheduling appointments, and tracking student progress.
- StarRez
- The online portal used by students to apply for and manage campus housing.
- The Ent
- Ent Center for the Arts, the remote performing arts complex on North Campus
- The Ent Center
- The Ent Center for the Arts, a large performing arts venue on the North Campus.
- The Ped Bridge
- The pedestrian bridge over Austin Bluffs Parkway that connects the main campus to the University Center area.
- The Rec
- The Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, which houses the gym, pool, and health services.
- The Scribe
- The student-run campus newspaper providing news and opinion for the UCCS community.
- The Shuttle
- The free campus transportation system that connects the Alpine, Main, and West campus parking lots.
- The UC
- The University Center, the central hub for student life, the bookstore, and dining.
- the_lodge
- The Lodge
- U-Hall
- University Hall, a major academic building housing the nursing program and various classrooms.
- U-Pass
- The student bus pass program providing unlimited access to Mountain Metro Transit
- UC
- University Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- UCCS Alert
- The emergency notification system used for weather-related closures or safety warnings.
- UCCS Alerts
- The emergency notification system used for weather-related closures and safety warnings.
- UCCSAlert
- The emergency notification system used for weather-related 'late starts' or campus closures.
- UCTR
- University Center, the main student union building housing dining, the bookstore, and student life offices.
- VAPA
- Visual and Performing Arts, often used to refer to the Ent Center for the Arts or the academic department.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Semester 2026 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 72 approved campus terms and 56 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.