Academic calendar
Fall 2026 1st 5-week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 2nd 5-week Session
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- Fall 2026 2nd 7-week Session
- Fall 2026 3rd 5-week Session
- Spring 2027 1st 5-week Session
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- Summer 2027Summer 2027 14-week Session
- Summer 2027 1st 5-week Session
- Summer 2027 10-week Session
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Campus language
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A
- ASBSU
- Associated Students of Boise State University, the student government body.
B
- Bleed Blue
- A common phrase expressing school spirit and loyalty to the Broncos.
- BRC
- The Boise River Cafe, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Student Union Building.
- Bronco Nation
- The collective term for Boise State students, alumni, and fans.
- Buster's
- Buster’s Kitchen, the dining facility located within the Honors College and Sawtooth Hall complex.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, often used interchangeably with SPB for student-led event planning.
- Chaffee
- Chaffee Hall, a large traditional-style freshman residence hall.
D
- Driscoll
- Driscoll Hall, a residence hall often associated with the Honors College and specialized communities.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
- Float the river
- The popular student tradition of tubing down the Boise River during the summer.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization supporting LGBTQ+ students.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for social fraternities on campus.
K
- Keiser
- Keiser Hall, a suite-style residence hall often paired with Taylor Hall.
L
- Lincoln
- Lincoln Townhomes, an on-campus apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
M
- Meal Trades
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall swipe for a set meal at retail locations like Subway or Panda Express.
- Moe's
- The Moe's Southwest Grill location found within the Student Union Building food court.
- Moxie
- Moxie Java, a popular local coffee brand with a location in the library.
O
- OAP
- Outdoor Adventure Program, providing outdoor trips, workshops, and equipment rentals.
P
- P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located in the SUB and various residence halls.
- PHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities on campus.
R
- REC
- Campus Recreation, referring to both the department and the fitness center building.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in on-campus housing.
S
- Sawtooth
- Sawtooth Hall, one of the newer suite-style residence halls on campus.
- Smurf Turf
- A popular nickname for the university's unique blue football field.
- South
- Southfork Market, a dining location offering various food stations and a grocery section.
- South End
- South End Market, a convenience store and dining location situated near the south residence halls.
- South Park
- South Park Market, a convenience store and grill located on the south side of campus near the towers.
- South Side
- South Side Market, a convenience store and dining location situated near the residence halls.
- Southfork
- Southfork Market, a dining location offering various food stations and a convenience store.
- Southside
- Southside Market, a convenience store and dining location on the south side of campus near the dorms.
- SPB
- Student Programming Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and concerts.
- Square
- University Square, an apartment-style housing complex for students.
T
- Taylor
- Taylor Hall, a residence hall often associated with first-year student housing.
- The B
- Buster's Kitchen, the main residential dining hall located near the residence halls.
- The Blue
- The iconic blue artificial turf at Albertsons Stadium.
- The BRC
- The Boise River Cafe, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- The Friendship Bridge
- The pedestrian bridge over the Boise River that connects the campus to Julia Davis Park and downtown Boise.
- The Greenbelt
- The 25-mile paved path along the Boise River that runs directly through campus.
- The ILC
- The Interactive Learning Center, frequently used to refer to the Starbucks and food options located within that building.
- The ILC Cafe
- The coffee and snack shop located inside the Interactive Learning Center.
- The P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, small convenience stores located in various buildings like the ILC and the SUB.
- The Pav
- The ExtraMile Arena, still frequently called 'The Pavilion' by students and alumni.
- The Pod
- P.O.D. Market, small convenience stores located across campus for snacks and quick meals.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area between the library and the SUB, used for student gatherings and events.
- The Rec
- The Campus Recreation Center, where students go for fitness, intramural sports, and outdoor rentals.
- The Rec
- The Campus Recreation Center, the main facility for fitness, intramural sports, and the outdoor rental center.
- The Smurf Turf
- A popular nickname for the university's unique blue football field.
- The Square
- University Square, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
- The SUB
- The Student Union Building food court, featuring various retail dining brands.
- The Suites
- University Suites, an apartment-style living option for upperclassmen.
- The Towers
- Towers Hall, the tallest residence hall on campus known for its views and traditional layout.
- The Village
- University Village, an on-campus apartment complex typically for upperclassmen or families.
- The Village
- University Village, an apartment-style housing complex primarily for upperclassmen or families.
- The X
- ExtraMile Arena, the venue for basketball games and major concerts (formerly Taco Bell Arena).
- The Zone
- The specific section in the stadium reserved for student seating during athletic events.
- Towers
- Towers Hall, a multi-story residence hall known for its suite-style living.
U
- UV
- University Village, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Albertsons
- Albertsons Library, the main campus library and study hub.
- Bronco Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Bronco Cash
- A debit-style account on the BroncoCard used for laundry, printing, and on-campus retail.
- Bronco Express
- The free shuttle bus service that loops around campus and nearby student housing.
- Bronco Mail
- The official university-provided Gmail account used for all formal communication.
- Bronco Print
- The campus-wide system that allows students to print from their laptops to various kiosks using their ID card.
- Bronco Shuttle
- The free campus bus system that transports students around campus and to nearby locations.
- BroncoCard
- The official student ID card required for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- buster_s_kitchen
- Buster's Kitchen
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments and course materials.
- COBE
- The Micron Business and Economics Building, home to the College of Business and Economics.
- ERB
- Environmental Research Building, used primarily for science and engineering research.
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a tax-free currency loaded onto the student ID for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
- Flex Dollars
- Currency included in meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations across campus.
- ILC
- Interactive Learning Center, a building with many general education classrooms and a computer lab.
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester, typically following a 7-week accelerated format.
- MBEB
- Micron Business and Economics Building, home to the College of Business and Economics.
- MEC
- The Micron Engineering Center, the primary facility for the College of Engineering.
- myBoiseState
- The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial aid.
- Norco
- The Norco Nursing and Science Building, home to the School of Nursing.
- southfork_dining
- SouthFork Dining
- SUB
- Student Union Building, the main hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- The Blue
- Albertsons Stadium, famous for its blue artificial turf field.
- The Blue Line
- A literal blue line painted on campus sidewalks to help visitors and new students navigate between key buildings.
- The Greenbelt
- The 25-mile riverside path bordering campus, frequently used by students for biking and walking.
- The ILC
- The Interactive Learning Center, a major academic building with many classrooms and a computer lab.
- The Lib
- Albertsons Library, the main campus library and study space.
- The Pav
- ExtraMile Arena, frequently referred to by its former name, the Pavilion, by students and locals.
- The Rec
- The Campus Recreation Center, where students go for the gym, pool, and intramural sports.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus system, featuring the Orange and Blue routes that circulate through campus and downtown.
- The SUB
- The Student Union Building, the central hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
- The X
- The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, named for its unique architectural shape.
- The Zone
- The designated student section at Albertsons Stadium for football games.
- VRT
- Valley Regional Transit; Boise State students can ride city buses for free by showing their Bronco Card.
- Zone Parking
- The tiered parking system where permits are sold for specific lots (e.g., Commuter, Resident, or Garage).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 1st 5-week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 57 approved campus terms and 35 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.