Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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A
- A+PEL
- Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, the student chapter for education majors.
- AGSC
- Association of Graduate Students in Counseling.
- AMSA
- American Medical Student Association, the campus chapter for pre-med and health science students.
- ANS
- Association of Nursing Students, a major professional organization for the university's large nursing cohort.
- ANSA
- American Nursing Student Association, the local chapter for nursing students to network and gain professional development.
- ASL Club
- The American Sign Language Club, reflecting the school's specialized education programs.
B
- Basil
- A reference to Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Marianites of Holy Cross, often mentioned in the context of campus mission or heritage.
- Bayou Bucks
- The debit system on student ID cards used specifically for purchasing meals at the Hurricane Café.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning social events and mixers.
- Common Grounds
- The on-campus coffee shop featuring PJ's Coffee.
H
- Hurricane
- The official mascot of the university, often used to refer to student athletes or the cafe.
- Hurricane Cafe
- The main on-campus dining hall located in the Moreau Center, operated by Sage Dining Services.
- Hurricane Café
- The official name of the campus dining hall.
- Hurricane Cash
- Campus currency loaded onto student IDs specifically for printing and copying services.
M
- Moreau
- The Moreau Center, the university's primary on-campus residence hall and student life hub.
O
- OLHCC
- The former acronym for the school (Our Lady of Holy Cross College), still frequently used by alumni and long-term faculty.
P
- PTE
- Phi Theta Eta, the university's local honor society.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
- SNA
- Student Nurses Association, a highly active organization given the university's large nursing program.
- SOTA
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, the professional organization for students in the OT program.
T
- The Apartments
- Refers to the apartment-style living units within the Residence Hall complex.
- The Cafe
- The Hurricane Cafe, the main dining area located in the Moreau Center.
- The Café
- The Hurricane Café, the primary on-campus dining location located in the Moreau Center.
- The Cross
- A common shorthand name for the University of Holy Cross used by students and staff.
- The Dorms
- General student shorthand for the single residence hall on campus.
- The Grill
- The specific station within the Hurricane Cafe serving hot made-to-order items like burgers and fries.
- The Res Hall
- The Residence Hall, the primary on-campus living facility located at the front of the campus.
- The Westbank
- Refers to the Algiers area of New Orleans where the campus is located, distinct from the 'Eastbank' or downtown.
U
- UHC
- The standard acronym for the University of Holy Cross (formerly OLHCC).
- UHC Residence Hall
- The university's primary and only on-campus housing facility, which opened in 2018.
W
- West Bank
- The geographic area of New Orleans where the campus is located, often used to describe the local culture and commute.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
- Chambers Center
- The Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center, used for clinical training and community services.
- Commuter Lot
- The primary parking area for students, as the university has a significant commuter population.
- Health Science Center
- The dedicated facility for nursing and science programs, including specialized labs.
- HSC
- The Health Sciences Center, a specialized facility for nursing and clinical lab sciences.
- hurricane_caf
- Hurricane Café
- Kern
- The Blaine S. Kern Library, the primary academic resource and study center on campus.
- Kern Library
- The Blaine S. Kern Library, the university's primary research and study hub.
- Main
- The Main Building, which houses administrative offices, the chapel, and general classrooms.
- Main Building
- The primary academic and administrative building on the New Orleans campus.
- Moreau
- The Moreau Center, the central hub of campus housing the cafe, bookstore, and student lounge.
- Moreau Center
- The central hub for student life, housing the café, bookstore, and student lounge.
- PaperCut
- The online print management portal where students add Hurricane Cash and manage remote printing.
- Parking Decal
- The required permit for students to park in designated campus lots, managed by Campus Security.
- Self-Service
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- The Bursar
- The office located in the Moreau Center responsible for tuition payments and student account billing.
- The Chapel
- Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel, located within the main building for mass and quiet reflection.
- The Counseling Center
- The Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center, providing mental health services to students and the community.
- The Library
- The Blaine S. Kern Library, the primary academic resource and study center.
- The Main
- The primary academic and administrative building housing classrooms, the library, and offices.
- The Main Building
- The primary academic structure housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- UHC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety incidents.
- UHC ID
- The official student identification card required for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- UHC-Wifi
- The campus wireless network; requires 802.1x authentication and a student username/password.
- white lined spaces
- Designated parking spots in general lots where students are permitted to park with a valid decal.
- yellow lined spaces
- Faculty and staff parking spots that students may only use after 5:00 PM.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 26 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.