University of ExeterStudent Guide

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Student guide · Autumn Term 2026-2027 (Online study)

The semester, explained for University of Exeter

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Term 2026-2027 (Online study)
Campus terms
17
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Autumn Term 2026-2027 (Online study) runs Sep 7, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

19 entries
  1. Autumn Term 2026-2027 (Online study)Relevant now
  2. Autumn Term 2026 (PGCE)
  3. Autumn Term 2026Autumn Term 2026 (January-start PGT)
  4. Spring Term 2027
  5. Spring Term 2027 (PGCE)
  6. Spring Term 2027 (Online study)
  7. Spring Term 2027 (January-start PGT)
  8. Summer Term 2027 (PGCE)
  9. Summer Term 2027
  10. Summer Term 2027 (January-start PGT)
  11. Summer Term 2027 (Online study)
  12. Autumn Term 2027-2028 (Online study)
  13. Autumn Term 2027Autumn Term 2027 (January-start PGT)
  14. Spring Term 2028
  15. Spring Term 2028 (Online study)
  16. Summer Term 2028
  17. Summer Term 2028 (Online study)

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Campus language

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17 terms

A

AU
Athletic Union, the body that oversees all competitive and social sports clubs.

B

Birks
Birks Grange Village, a large student residential complex on the edge of the Streatham campus.

C

Cardiac Hill
The steep incline on Stocker Road leading up to the main Streatham campus buildings.

E

EUBC
Exeter University Boat Club, the university's rowing society.
EUTCo
Exeter University Theatre Company, one of the largest student theatre societies.
Exetah
A satirical term used to describe the stereotypical wealthy or 'posh' Exeter student.

H

Holland
Holland Hall, a catered hall known for its views and perceived prestige.

L

Lafrowda
A large, central self-catered student residence often associated with a social atmosphere.

M

Marketplace
The on-campus convenience stores located in the Forum and other campus hubs.

P

Penny C
Pennsylvania Court, a catered hall located on the Streatham campus.
Pret
The Pret A Manger outlet located within the Forum building.

T

The Guild
University of Exeter Students' Guild, the students' union for Exeter-based students.
The Impy
The Imperial, a large Wetherspoons pub near the Streatham campus popular with students.
The Lemmy
The Lemon Grove, a Students' Guild venue that hosts club nights and serves as a bar.
The Ram
The Ram Bar, the main student pub on the Streatham campus serving food and drinks.
TP
Timepiece, a popular multi-story nightclub in the city center frequented by students.

U

Unit 1
A major nightclub in Exeter (formerly known as Arena) popular for student nights.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Amory
The Amory Building, primarily housing the Social Sciences and Law departments.
birks_grange
Birks Grange
ELE
Exeter Learning Environment, the online virtual learning platform for course materials.
holland_hall
Holland Hall
iExeter
The official university mobile app used for timetables, maps, and campus news.
lopes_hall
Lopes Hall
Peter Chalk
The Peter Chalk Centre, a major hub for lectures and seminars.
Queen's
The Queen's Building, the main home for the Humanities departments.
SID
Student Information Desk, the primary point of contact for administrative and support queries.
The D
The Stagecoach 'D' bus service, the primary public transport link between the city and campus.
The Forum
The central hub of the Streatham campus, containing the library, SID, and Great Hall.
UniCard
The multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, printing, and building entry.
Washington Singer
The building housing the Psychology department.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Term 2026-2027 (Online study) runs Sep 7, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
17 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.

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Life in Exeter for University of Exeter Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Exeter.

Timezone

Europe/London

Student Population

30,000

City Transportation

Public Transit

Stagecoach bus network, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Nearest Airports

Exeter Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic

Avg Annual Temp

52.5°F

Avg Snowfall

2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Car Park C

surface_lot • Limited during term time

Primary visitor parking lot using Pay By Phone.

Car Park A

surface_lot • Permit holders only

Includes 15 spaces for visitors with valid permits.

Car Park B

surface_lot • Permit holders only

Located near the Northcott Theatre.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Exeter

Unexpected discovery of mechanism helping deadly fungus Candida auris evade treatment

University of Exeter researchers discovered a genomic mutation mechanism in the fungus Candida auris that allows it to resist antifungal drugs.

Oct 15, 2026

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University of Exeter launches £175m fundraising campaign

The largest fundraising campaign in the university's history was launched to support research and student initiatives.

Oct 14, 2026

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University of Exeter honoured for work to promote social mobility

The university's success in driving economic growth and supporting social mobility was recognized in a national assessment.

Oct 12, 2026

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The SafeZone app is active for 24/7 security contact and emergency alerts on all campuses.

The SafeZone app is active for 24/7 security contact and emergency alerts on all campuses.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Exeter

4th Annual ELIPro Conference

October 15, 2026

Streatham Campus

An international professional network conference connecting researchers, educators, and policymakers on education, languages, and internationalisation.

Classics and Ancient History Research Seminar

October 15, 2026

Amory Building, Streatham Campus

Henriette van der Blom (Birmingham) presents 'Addressing the people: Valerius Maximus on assembly speech and performance'.

Economics BEAT Seminar

October 20, 2026

XFi Conference Room 2

Seminar featuring Aniol Llorente-Saguer from Queen Mary University.

Cycle with Confidence Session

October 21, 2026

Streatham Campus

Free adult cycle training sessions provided for students and staff.

STEM Careers Fair 2026

November 2, 2026

Forum Street, Streatham Campus

Large careers fair focused on STEM fields, sponsored by Newton; no booking required.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Exeter

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

20 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Birks Grange Village

Room types: standard townhouse, en-suite, studio

East Park

Room types: standard

Exeter Halls

Room types: standard, twin, ensuite

Garden Hill House

Room types: standard

Holland Hall

Room types: en-suite

Holland Hall Studios

Room types: studio

Hope Hall

Room types: standard single occupancy, standard twin occupancy

James Owen Court

Room types: en-suite

Lafrowda Cottage

Room types: not specified

Lopes Hall

Room types: standard, twin, ensuite

Mardon Hall

Room types: not specified

Nancherrow

Room types: en-suite

Nash Grove

Room types: not specified

Pennsylvania Court

Capacity: 177

Room types: en-suite

Ransom Pickard

Room types: standard, twin, ensuite

Rowancroft

Room types: en-suite

Rowancroft Court

Room types: standard

Rowancroft Mews

Room types: standard

Spreytonway

Room types: en-suite

St. German's

Room types: ensuite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@exeter.ac.uk

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