Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
- Summer 2028
Campus language
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A
- Anderson
- A large residence hall often associated with first-year students and central campus life.
- ASUR
- Associated Students of the University of Redlands, the student government body.
B
- Bekins-Holt
- The primary residence halls for students in the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies.
- Bulldog Cafe
- The coffee shop and casual eatery located inside the Hunsaker University Center.
C
- CDI
- Campus Diversity and Inclusion, the office supporting multicultural student life.
G
- Grossmont
- A residence hall located on the north side of campus, often referred to by its full name but known for its specific community feel.
J
- Johnstonite
- A student enrolled in the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies, known for self-designed majors.
M
- May Term
- The intensive four-week academic session in May where students take only one course.
O
- OP
- Outdoor Programs, which organizes student trips for hiking, climbing, and camping.
S
- SLIC
- Student Leadership and Involvement Center, the hub for clubs and organizations.
T
- The Commons
- Irvine Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- The Grove
- The common name for the Brockton Apartments complex.
- The Lab
- A shorthand reference to the University Club or specific dining areas used for social gatherings.
- The Labyrinth
- A meditative walking path located behind the Memorial Chapel used for reflection.
- The Plaza
- The Plaza Market, a retail dining location offering grab-and-go meals and groceries.
- The R
- The large concrete letter 'R' on the hillside north of campus, a site for student hikes and traditions.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Armacost
- Armacost Library, the main research and study facility on campus.
- Arrow
- The Metrolink train service that connects the campus station to the wider Southern California rail network.
- Bulldog Bucks
- The campus currency loaded onto student ID cards for use at dining locations and the bookstore.
- Hall of Letters
- The historic academic building housing many humanities departments and classrooms.
- Hunsaker
- Hunsaker University Center, the central building for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- launch
- Launch
- The Chapel
- Memorial Chapel, the iconic building used for major ceremonies, concerts, and events.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area (often the Och Tamale or Administration Quad) used for major events like Commencement.
- the_den
- The Den
- the_market
- The Market
- the_table_at_irvine_commons
- The Table at Irvine Commons
- Work-study
- The federal or institutional student employment program common across campus offices.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 12 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.