Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Eight-week Part of Term A runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 2 2026
- Fall 2026 Eight-week Part of Term AFall Semester 2026 Part of Term ARelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Eight-week Part of Term B
- Fall Semester 2026 Part of Term B
- Spring 2027 Eight-week Part of Term ASpring Semester 2027 Part of Term A
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Eight-week Part of Term B
- Spring Semester 2027 Part of Term B
- Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session) 2027Summer Session 1 (4-week) 2027Summer Session 1 2027
- Summer Session 2 2027
- Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 2027Summer Session 2 (8-week) 2027
- Fall 2027 Eight-week Part of Term AFall Semester 2027 Part of Term A
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall 2027 Eight-week Part of Term B
- Fall Semester 2027 Part of Term B
- Spring 2028 Eight-week Part of Term A
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring 2028 Eight-week Part of Term B
- Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session) 2028Summer Session 1 (4-week) 2028Summer Session 1 2028
- Summer Session 2028
- Summer Session 2 2028
- Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 2028Summer Session 2 (8-week) 2028
Campus language
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Showing 31 of 31 terms
A
- ARC
- Academic and Residential Complex, a modern mixed-use dorm and classroom building.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a major student organization focused on the interests and community of Black students.
C
- CMW
- Commons West, one of the traditional residence halls in the East Campus cluster.
- CMW/CME/CMN
- Commons West, East, and North; the traditional-style residence halls located near the Student Center East.
- CSI
- Center for Student Involvement, the office that oversees student clubs and Greek life.
- CTH
- Courtyard Hall, a residence hall known for its cluster-style living arrangements.
E
- East Campus
- The main part of the university located near the intersection of Halsted and Harrison.
F
- Flames
- The official nickname for UIC students, alumni, and athletic teams.
- Flames Cash
- Prepaid funds loaded onto a student's i-card used for dining, vending, and printing across campus.
- Flames Fare
- The declining balance currency used on student meal plans for campus retail dining.
I
- Inner Circle
- The food court area located on the first floor of Student Center East.
J
- JST
- James Stukel Towers, a suite-style residence hall on the south side of campus.
- JST Dining
- The dining hall located within the James Stukel Towers complex.
M
- MRH
- Marie Robinson Hall, an apartment-style residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning major campus events.
- SCE
- Student Center East, the primary hub for dining and fast food on East Campus.
- SCW
- Student Center West, the main dining and service hub for the West Campus.
- Spark
- The name of the large-scale annual music festival and concert held for students.
- Sparky
- The name of the UIC dragon mascot.
- SSR
- Single Student Residence, a dorm located on the West Campus (Medical District).
T
- TBH
- Thomas Beckham Hall, an apartment-style residence hall.
- The 7-Eleven
- Specifically refers to the high-traffic 7-Eleven on Harrison Street, a common student landmark.
- The Brutalist
- A term often used by students to describe the specific architectural style of the East Campus buildings.
- The Circle
- A common shorthand reference to UIC's historical name, 'University of Illinois at Chicago Circle'.
- The Maze
- A nickname for the Behavioral Sciences Building (BSB) due to its notoriously difficult navigation.
- The Pier
- The cafeteria-style dining hall located on the second floor of Student Center East.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor grassy area on East Campus where students hang out and events are held.
U
- UIC PC
- UIC Programming Committee, a student-led group that organizes campus entertainment.
- UICPC
- UIC Programming Committee, the student-led group that organizes concerts and festivals like SPARK.
- USG
- Undergraduate Student Government, the primary representative body for students.
W
- West Campus
- The portion of campus located in the Illinois Medical District, home to health sciences and the hospital.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 605_commons
- 605 Commons
- BSB
- Behavioral Sciences Building, famous for its confusing, non-linear architecture.
- Flame Fare
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the i-card for use at campus dining locations.
- Handshake
- The primary online portal used by UIC students for finding jobs and internships.
- i-card
- The official UIC identification card used for building access, library services, and meal plans.
- Intercampus Shuttle
- The free bus service that transports students between the East and West campuses.
- jst_cafe
- JST Cafe
- LC
- Lecture Centers, a series of buildings (LC-A through LC-F) where many large intro classes are held.
- LCs
- Lecture Centers, a series of underground classrooms (LC A through LC F) located in the center of East Campus.
- Night Ride
- A free safety shuttle service that provides transportation for students around the campus area after dark.
- SEL
- Science and Engineering Laboratories, a large complex for research and lab-based classes.
- SEO
- Science and Engineering Offices, a high-rise building housing faculty and department offices.
- SES
- Science and Engineering South, a major classroom and lab building.
- subway
- Subway
- U-Pass
- The CTA transit card provided to full-time students for unlimited bus and 'L' train rides.
- UH
- University Hall, the 28-story brutalist office tower that is the tallest building on campus.
- UIC Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- UIC Safe
- The official campus safety app that includes a 'Virtual Walkhome' and emergency reporting.
- UIC Shuttle
- The free bus service that transports students between the East, West, and South campuses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Eight-week Part of Term A runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 31 approved campus terms and 19 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.