Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 10-Week Session
- Summer 2026 5-Week Session II
- Fall 2026Fall 2026 Main Academic CalendarRelevant now
- Winter 2027Winter 2027 Academic Calendar
- Spring 2027 Graduate 5-Week Session 1
- Spring 2027 Graduate 8-Week Session 1
- Spring 2027 Graduate 12-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Graduate 5-Week Session 2
- Spring 2027 Graduate 8-Week Session 2
- Spring 2027 Graduate 5-Week Session 3
- Summer 2027 Session 1
- Summer 2027 Graduate 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Session 2
Campus language
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B
- BC
- The standard shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to Brooklyn College.
- BCA
- Brooklyn College Association, the entity that manages student activity fees.
- Boylan
- The main campus cafeteria located in the basement level of Boylan Hall.
- Boylan Caf
- The main campus cafeteria located in the basement of Boylan Hall.
- Boylan Cafeteria
- The main on-campus dining area located in the basement of Boylan Hall.
- Bulldogs
- The official mascot and nickname for Brooklyn College's athletic teams.
C
- CLAS
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest academic division within the college.
- CUNYfirst
- The university-wide system for registration and grades, often discussed by students in the context of technical glitches.
G
- GSA
- Graduate Student Organization, representing the interests of graduate students.
- GSO
- Graduate Student Organization, representing the interests of post-graduate students.
H
- Halal Cart
- Refers to the popular food carts located just outside the campus gates on Bedford Avenue.
- Halal Carts
- The popular food carts located on Bedford Avenue and Campus Road, a staple for student lunches.
I
- ISO
- International Student Organization, a club supporting and representing international students on campus.
K
- Kenilworth
- A common shorthand for the student residence hall, referring to its location on Kenilworth Place.
R
- RHBC
- The Residence Hall at Brooklyn College, the primary student housing located off-campus at 1 Kenilworth Place.
S
- SAIL
- The Office of Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership, which oversees campus clubs.
- SEEK
- Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge; a program providing financial and academic support.
- Starbucks
- The coffee shop located within the library building, a primary student social hub.
- SUBO
- The Student Union Building, which houses various food options and student lounge spaces.
T
- The 2/5
- Refers to the 2 and 5 subway lines that terminate at the Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College station.
- The Gates
- Refers to the main entrance points of the campus, often used as meeting spots (e.g., 'Meet me at the Bedford gates').
- The Halal Carts
- Popular food vendors located just outside the campus gates on Bedford Avenue and Hillel Place.
- The Junction
- The busy commercial hub just outside the campus gates used for transit and dining.
- The Junction
- The intersection of Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues, the primary off-campus destination for fast food and coffee.
- The Lily Pond
- The iconic ornamental pond in the center of the campus, a major landmark and meeting spot.
- The Quad
- The central grassy lawn area where students lounge, study, and attend outdoor events.
- The Res Hall
- Common shorthand for the off-campus but college-affiliated Residence Hall.
- The SU
- The Student Union, which houses various food vendors and student lounge spaces.
U
- USG
- Undergraduate Student Government, the primary representative body for the student population.
V
- VITA
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, a popular student-run program providing tax help.
W
- WBCR
- Brooklyn College Radio, the student-run campus radio station.
- Whitehead Starbucks
- The Starbucks coffee kiosk located within Whitehead Hall, a popular spot for students between classes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- BC Fix-it
- A feature within the BC Navigator app used by students to report facility issues like broken fixtures.
- BC ID
- The mandatory physical identification card required to enter campus buildings and use the library.
- BC Navigator
- The official mobile app used by students to check schedules, find classrooms, and receive campus alerts.
- BCID
- The official Brooklyn College student identification card required for entry into all campus buildings.
- Boylan
- Boylan Hall, the central administrative building which also houses the cafeteria and many classrooms.
- boylan_hall_cafeteria_bk_campus_eats
- Boylan Hall Cafeteria (BK Campus Eats)
- CUNYfirst
- The online portal used by students for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Digital ID
- The electronic student identification card accessed through the BC Navigator app for campus entry.
- harvest_bagels_coffee_shop
- Harvest Bagels & Coffee Shop
- Ingersoll
- Ingersoll Hall, the main building for science departments and laboratories.
- James
- James Hall, primarily used for education and music departments.
- LaGuardia
- The Library at Brooklyn College, often referred to by its official name, the LaGuardia Library.
- Roosevelt
- Roosevelt Hall, the building containing the gymnasium, athletic facilities, and music/art studios.
- The 2 and 5
- The subway lines that terminate at the Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College station, the primary commute route.
- The 2 or 5
- The subway lines that terminate at the Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College station, the main transit route for commuters.
- The 2/5
- The 2 and 5 subway lines that terminate at the Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College station, the main transit route to campus.
- The Bridge
- The enclosed elevated walkway connecting Ingersoll Hall to the New Science Building.
- The Hub
- The Enrollment Services Center in Boylan Hall where students handle financial aid and registrar issues.
- The Library
- The Leonard & Claire Tow Center / LaGuardia Library, the main study and research building.
- WEB
- The West End Building, located on the western edge of the campus grounds.
- WebCentral
- The campus-specific portal for accessing email, Wi-Fi settings, and local student services.
- West Quad
- The West Quad Center, which houses the gym, pool, and various student service offices like Financial Aid.
- Whitehead
- Whitehead Hall, home to the social sciences, psychology departments, and a Starbucks.
- WiFi-BC
- The campus-wide wireless network requiring student login credentials.
- Woody Tanger
- The Walter W. Gerstenzang Library, often referred to by students simply as 'the library' or 'Woody Tanger'.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 28, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 32 approved campus terms and 25 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.