Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Session I
- Fall 2026 Session II
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Session I
- Spring 2027 Session II
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Online 1 2027
- Summer Session 2 2027
- Summer Online 2 2027
- Summer Session 3 2027
Campus language
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Showing 26 of 26 terms
A
- Aitch
- Aitchison Hall, a primary residence hall typically housing first-year students.
- Aitchison
- Aitchison Hall, one of the traditional residence halls on campus.
B
- Babka
- The Babka Bookstore and Coffee Shop, a popular social and dining spot in the Heritage Center.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student organization responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
- Cassat
- Cassat Hall, a residence hall often mentioned alongside its twin, Donnell Hall.
- Cassat/Donnell
- The twin residence halls, Cassat Hall and Donnell Hall, which are often grouped together as they share a similar layout and location.
- Chlapaty
- Chlapaty Hall, a large residence hall often referred to by its primary name.
- Cyber
- The CyberCafé in the Heritage Center, a popular spot for quick meals, snacks, and coffee.
J
- J-Term
- The intensive three-week January Term where students focus on a single experiential or travel-based course.
P
- Park
- Park Village, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
- Park Village
- The apartment-style housing complex typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- PV
- Park Village, the upperclassman apartment-style housing complex.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official voice of the student body to the administration.
- Spartan
- The collective term for a University of Dubuque student, athlete, or community member.
- Spartans
- The collective term for University of Dubuque students and the name of the athletic teams.
- Sparty's
- Sparty's Convenience Store, located in the Heritage Center for grab-and-go food and essentials.
- SPO
- Student Programs Office, the administrative hub for student organizations and activities.
- SVA
- Student Veterans of America, an active chapter supporting the university's significant veteran student population.
- Sylvia's
- Sylvia’s Common Ground, the coffee shop located within the Charles C. Myers Library.
T
- The Caf
- The Barbara and Jack Smeltzer Dining Hall located in Peters Commons, the main campus eatery.
- The Commons
- The main campus dining hall located in Peters Commons.
- The Cyber
- The CyberCafe located in the Heritage Center, known for quick meals and coffee.
- The Deli
- The sandwich and deli station located within the main dining area in Peters Commons.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn on campus used for outdoor events and student socializing.
- The Rock
- A large campus landmark that students paint to promote events, organizations, or school spirit.
U
- UDMN
- University of Dubuque Media Network, the student-run media and broadcasting organization.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blades
- Blades Hall, an administrative and academic building that also houses Campus Ministry.
- Canvas
- The learning management system (LMS) used by students and faculty for course materials and assignments.
- CRWC
- Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center, the main facility for athletics, fitness, and recreation.
- Goldthorp
- Goldthorp Science Hall, the primary facility for science labs and classrooms.
- Heritage
- The Charles C. Myers Heritage Center, the campus hub for fine arts, student life, and dining.
- Moodle
- The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
- MTAC
- The Charles and Romona Myers Center (Myers Teaching and Administration Center), housing business offices and classrooms.
- Myers
- The Myers Teaching and Administrative Center, used for various academic departments.
- MyUD
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and viewing financial aid.
- PC
- Peters Commons, a central building containing the main dining hall, bookstore, and student life offices.
- Spartan Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends health and safety warnings via text and email.
- Spartan Card
- The multi-purpose student ID used for meal plans, building access, and campus printing.
- Spartan Start
- The mandatory orientation program designed to help new students transition to campus life.
- The Bridge
- The Smeltzer-Kelly Student Success Center, which provides tutoring, advising, and academic support.
- USC
- University Science Center, the complex housing the nursing and science departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 15 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.