Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 27, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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E
- Enrichment
- A mandatory timetabled block where students participate in non-academic clubs, societies, or sports.
- EPQ
- The Extended Project Qualification, a popular independent research project taken by students alongside their A-levels.
F
- Flyers
- The Wyke Flyers program, a specialized enrichment track for high-achieving students aiming for competitive universities.
S
- Student Exec
- The Student Executive, an elected group of students that represents the student body and organizes college events.
T
- The Refectory
- The primary on-campus dining area located in the Oak building serving breakfast and lunch.
U
- University-style
- A term frequently used by students and staff to describe the independent atmosphere and layout of the campus compared to traditional secondary schools.
- Upay
- The mobile app and payment system used by students to buy food and drinks at campus restaurants and vending machines.
W
- Wyke Start
- The official name for the college's induction and taster days held for new applicants before the academic year begins.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 923
- A major student bus route servicing the Kingswood area to and from the college.
- Ash
- The building dedicated to Science labs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and the creative arts hub.
- E-tickets
- The digital bus passes purchased and displayed via the East Yorkshire Buses app.
- Elm
- The building containing the Dance and Fitness Studio, as well as Health and Social Care teaching spaces.
- Kelvin Hall Sports Pavilion
- The specific bus stop and pickup point located directly across from the college campus.
- Oak
- The central building housing the Atrium, Library, Theatre, and Music/Media departments.
- Oak Atrium
- The large social and study space located in the center of the Oak building.
- Parent Portal
- The online system used by parents and guardians to track student progress, attendance, and targets.
- the_refectory
- The Refectory
- Wilson
- The John Wilson Building, which houses Social Sciences, Humanities, and Law subjects.
- Zone 1 / Zone 2
- The two geographical pricing categories for Wyke bus passes based on how far a student travels.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Aug 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 11 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.