The semester, explained for University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation
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
Semester A 2026-2027
Campus terms
14
Local details
15
Academic calendar
Semester A 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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14 terms
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A
Active Students
The university's program for social, non-competitive sports and physical activities.
C
CL
Shorthand for the College Lane campus and its associated student housing.
D
De Hav
The de Havilland campus residential area, often used to distinguish it from College Lane.
E
EleHouse
The Elephant House, the primary student pub and social hub on the College Lane campus.
F
Forum
Often used as a verb or noun to refer specifically to attending a club night at the Forum venue.
H
Herts
The universal shorthand for the University of Hertfordshire.
Herts SU
The common, student-facing name for the Students' Union.
M
Maclean
Common name for Maclean Hall, one of the residential buildings on College Lane.
S
Starbucks LRC
The Starbucks coffee outlet located within the Learning Resources Centre.
T
Telford
Common name for Telford Court, a major residential block on the College Lane campus.
The Forum
The main venue for food, drinks, and nightlife, located on the College Lane campus.
The Refectory
The main dining hall on the College Lane campus offering a variety of hot meals.
U
UHSU
University of Hertfordshire Students' Union, the official body representing students.
Uno
The common name for the Uno bus service, which is the primary mode of transport for students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
15 details
caf_ambition
Café Ambition
caf_rore
Café Rore
caf_spectra
Café Spectra
caf_sport
Café Sport
Canvas
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used for accessing course materials and assignments.
de_havilland_restaurant
De Havilland Restaurant
forum_starbucks
Forum Starbucks
Herts Mobile
The official university app used for viewing timetables, campus maps, and library accounts.
Hutton Hub
The central building for student services, including the Student Centre and Careers service.
Law Building
The dedicated facility for the Hertfordshire Law School on the de Havilland campus.
LRC
Learning Resources Centre, the university's term for its large, 24/7 libraries.
Shuttle
The free bus service that runs frequently between the College Lane and de Havilland campuses.
subway
Subway
The Forum
A multi-purpose building housing the Students' Union, nightclub, and food outlets.
Uno Bus
The local bus network operated by the university, connecting campuses to Hatfield and beyond.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Semester A 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
14 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.
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Parking and Transit
Angerland Park and Ride
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Located at AL10 8HS. Open Mon-Fri 07:00-22:00. No overnight parking.
The Multi-Storey Car Park
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Located next to the Forum on College Lane campus. Free on weekends.
Car Park E
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Located behind the Art and Design building on College Lane campus.
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