Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session Three 2026
- Summer Session Two 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session One 2027
- Summer Session Three 2027
- Summer Session Two 2027
Campus language
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A
- AABP
- Association of African Biomedical Ph.D.s, a notable academic and professional organization on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events.
- Café Noir
- A campus coffee shop and eatery offering snacks and beverages.
D
- De Porres
- St. Martin de Porres Hall, a residence hall often housing upperclassmen and transfer students.
- DePorres
- St. Martin de Porres Hall, a residence hall often referred to by students simply as DePorres.
- DP
- St. Martin dePorres Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- Drexel
- St. Katharine Drexel Hall, a residence hall primarily for freshman female students.
F
- Flambeaux's
- Flambeaux's Grill, a retail dining option on campus.
- Flexbuck$
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus dining locations during the semester.
G
- Gold Diggers
- The official name of the university's dance team.
- Gold Nuggets
- The nickname for the university's female athletic teams.
- Gold Rush
- The official nickname for Xavier's athletic teams and the broader student spirit.
J
- Jazzman's
- Jazzman’s Brew and Bakery, a popular coffee and snack spot located in the Library Resource Center.
L
- LLC
- The Living Learning Center, a suite-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
M
- MAX
- Mobilization at Xavier, a student organization focused on community service and social justice.
- MOB
- Mobilization Board, the student-led organization responsible for planning major campus events and homecoming.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations on campus.
P
- PSA
- Pharmacy Student Association, representing students in the College of Pharmacy.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, representing students living in campus housing.
- Rush-Buck$
- The campus declining balance currency used for dining and other services.
- Rushbuck$
- Prepaid funds deposited into a student's X-Card account for use at campus dining locations.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
- Simply To Go
- The grab-and-go food station for quick meals between classes.
- SKD
- St. Katharine Drexel Hall, a primary residence hall for freshman women.
- SMDP
- St. Martin de Porres Hall, a seven-story residence hall for upper-class students.
- St. Joe
- St. Joseph's Hall, which houses the student health center and residential spaces.
- St. Martin's
- Saint Martin de Porres Hall, a residence hall often housing upperclassmen and transfer students.
- St. Mike
- St. Michael's Hall, a three-story residence hall for male students.
- St. Mike's
- St. Michael's Hall, one of the campus residence halls.
- Starbucks
- The campus coffee shop located within the University Library/Resource Center.
T
- The Caf
- The main university dining hall located in St. Joseph Hall.
- The House
- The House of Studies, a smaller residential facility on campus.
- The L
- The Living Learning Center (LLC), a residence hall for female students.
- The LLC
- The Living Learning Center, a modern residence hall for upperclassmen.
- The Pod
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a campus convenience store for snacks and quick meals.
- The UC
- The University Center, which houses retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Subway.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus space where social gatherings, 'market Wednesdays,' and Greek life events occur.
U
- UC Dining Hall
- The primary resident dining facility located within the University Center.
X
- X-Team
- The student orientation leaders who assist incoming freshmen during New Student Orientation.
- XAB
- Xavier Activities Board, the student-run group responsible for planning major campus events and programming.
- Xavierite
- The term used to refer to a student or alumnus of Xavier University of Louisiana.
- XBSAB
- Xavier Business Student Advisory Board, the premier association representing students within the Division of Business.
- XU
- A common shorthand abbreviation for Xavier University of Louisiana.
- XU LEADS
- Leadership Education and Developmental Skills, a program that prepares students for leadership roles through workshops and service.
- XULA
- The ubiquitous shorthand and acronym for Xavier University of Louisiana.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 900 Number
- The unique student identification number, which typically begins with the digits 900.
- Admin
- The Administration Building, housing key offices like Campus Ministry.
- Banner
- The administrative software system that powers Goldmine; students may use the terms interchangeably when referring to registration.
- Banner Web
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Blue Lights
- Emergency phone stations located throughout campus for immediate contact with campus police.
- Brightspace
- The learning management system (LMS) where professors post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Convocation Center
- The university's large arena used for athletic events, graduation, and major gatherings.
- Goldmine
- The web portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- Gumbo Garden
- The campus community garden that provides fresh produce and volunteer opportunities.
- Library
- The Library Resource Center, often used as the primary study hub.
- LRC
- The Library Resource Center, the main campus library and study space.
- NCF
- The Norman C. Francis Academic Science Complex, named after the university's long-serving president.
- Qatar
- The Qatar Pharmacy Pavilion, home to the College of Pharmacy.
- Qatar Pavilion
- A facility housing pharmacy and science laboratories.
- Rushbuck$
- Campus currency that can be loaded onto the X-Card for use at various campus locations.
- St. Joe's
- St. Joseph Hall, which houses the cafeteria and various administrative offices.
- The Annex
- Refers to the Music or Art Annex buildings used for specialized instruction.
- The Chapel
- The St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, a central landmark for campus ministry and reflection.
- The Convo
- The Convocation Center, the university's multi-purpose arena for athletics and major events.
- The Gold Line
- The campus shuttle service that provides transportation for students around the campus area.
- The Library
- The Library and Resource Center, the primary study and research facility.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that provides rides between campus buildings and nearby student housing.
- The UC
- The University Center, housing the bookstore, dining services, and student lounge areas.
- UC
- The University Center, which contains the post office, bookstore, and dining services.
- Vincent's Vault
- The campus food pantry located in St. Michael's Hall for students in need.
- X-Card
- The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- X-Connect
- The centralized online portal providing access to various university resources and digital services.
- Xavier South
- A multi-purpose building housing various academic offices and classrooms.
- Xavier South
- An off-campus university building located a short distance from the main campus, housing various administrative offices.
- XULA Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or weather closures.
- xula_caf
- Xula Café
- XUPD
- The Xavier University Police Department, responsible for campus safety and security.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 45 approved campus terms and 33 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.