Academic calendar
Semester 2/2026 - Presencial runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2/2026 - PresencialRelevant now
- Semester 2/2026 - Semipresencial
- Módulo III – Modalidad PresencialMódulo III 2026 (Presencial)
- Módulo III – Modalidad SemipresencialMódulo III 2026 (Semipresencial)
Campus language
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A
- A/L
- Anderson/Langdon Hall, a large residence hall complex on the north side of campus.
- ASUPS
- Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound, the student government body.
D
- Diversions
- A student-run cafe in the Wheelock Student Center known for coffee and snacks.
H
- Harrington
- Harrington Hall, a residence hall that often houses first-year students.
K
- KUPS
- The student-run campus radio station, broadcasting at 90.1 FM.
L
- Loggers
- The official mascot and the collective name for students at the University of Puget Sound.
O
- OP
- The Outdoor Program, which organizes student-led outdoor excursions and gear rentals.
- Oppenheimer
- Oppenheimer Cafe, located in Harned Hall, serving coffee and light fare.
P
- PEAK
- Puget Sound Entertainment and Arts Committee, the group responsible for organizing campus events and concerts.
S
- Schiff
- Schiff Hall, a residence hall known for its themed living communities.
T
- T-Town
- A common nickname for Tacoma, the city where the university is located.
- T/P
- Todd/Phibbs Hall, a residence hall complex often referred to by its initials.
- The Cellar
- A student-run pizza and sub shop located in the basement of the Wheelock Student Center.
- The Diner
- The main dining area located in the Wheelock Student Center.
- The Quad
- Karlen Quad, the large central grassy area where students gather and events are held.
- The Sub
- A common student nickname for the Student Union Building, officially known as the Wheelock Student Center.
- Trimble
- Trimble Hall, an upper-division suite-style residence hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- cafeter_a_la_morada
- Cafetería La Morada
- Cascade
- The online student portal used for course registration, viewing grades, and financial aid information.
- Collins
- Collins Memorial Library, the primary academic library on campus.
- Harned
- Harned Hall, part of the science complex connected to Thompson Hall.
- Jones
- Jones Hall, the university's oldest building, housing administrative offices and the Norton Clapp Theatre.
- LoggerCard
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Moodle
- The learning management system used by faculty to distribute course materials and collect assignments.
- The Trail
- The student-run weekly newspaper that covers campus news and events.
- Wheelock
- Wheelock Student Center, the central hub for dining, student government, and campus services.
- Wyatt
- Wyatt Hall, an academic building primarily housing humanities and social science departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2/2026 - Presencial runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 10 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.