Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 - Session 1 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026 - Traditional Semester
- Summer Semester 2026 - Session 3
- Summer Semester 2026 - Session 2
- Summer Semester 2026 - Session 2
- Fall Semester 2026 - Session 1Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026 - Session 3
- Fall Semester 2026 - Traditional Semester
- Fall Semester 2026 - Session 2
- Fall Semester 2026 - Session 2
- Spring Semester 2027 - Session 1
- Spring Semester 2027 - Traditional Semester
- Spring Semester 2027 - Session 3
- Spring Semester 2027 - Session 2
- Summer Semester 2027 - Session 1
- Summer Semester 2027 - Traditional Semester
- Summer Semester 2027 - Session 3
- Summer Semester 2027 - Session 2
Campus language
Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.
Showing 52 of 52 terms
A
- ADC
- Alumni Dining Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria on campus.
- AIChE
- The campus chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
- ASCBU
- Associated Students of California Baptist University, the official student government body.
- AX
- Alpha Chi, the national honor society chapter on campus for high-achieving juniors and seniors.
B
- Brisco's
- Brisco's Village Pastries and Sandwich Shop, located near the University Village.
C
- CAVAD
- College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design.
- CFA
- The on-campus Chick-fil-A location in Lancer Plaza.
- Chapel
- The mandatory spiritual assembly students must attend for credit.
- Core 4
- The university's four educational goals: Academically Prepared, Biblically Rooted, Globally Minded, and Equipped to Serve.
- Crazies
- The CBU Crazies, the official student spirit group that supports Lancer athletics.
E
- El Monte
- El Monte Grill, a campus dining location specializing in Mexican-style cuisine.
F
- Fortuna
- The Fortuna Fountain area, a common landmark and meeting spot on campus.
- Fortune Cookie
- The nickname for the pointed architectural feature on top of the Yeager Center.
- FYE
- First-Year Experience, a program designed to help freshmen transition to college life.
I
- ISP
- International Service Projects, a program for short-term summer mission trips abroad.
K
- Kugel
- The massive floating granite sphere fountain located in the center of campus.
- Kugel Walk
- A tradition where students touch the Kugel globe when they first arrive and again when they graduate.
L
- Lancer
- The university mascot and the term used to refer to any CBU student.
- Lancer Arms
- An apartment-style housing complex located on the edge of campus.
- Lancer Up
- The official school spirit slogan and accompanying hand gesture (making a 'V' with fingers).
- Lancer Way
- The central palm-tree-lined pedestrian walkway that runs through the heart of campus.
- LancerBucks
- Stored-value funds on a student ID card used for purchasing food and items at campus stores.
- Late Nite
- The late-evening dining session at Brisco's Cafe, popular for post-study snacks.
- Live Your Purpose
- The official university motto, frequently used in campus messaging and student life.
R
- Ring by Spring
- The common campus goal or expectation of being engaged to be married by the spring of senior year.
S
- Shake Smart
- A health-focused dining outlet in the Recreation Center serving protein shakes and bowls.
- Simmons
- Simmons Hall, a traditional freshman residence hall.
- Simmons Hall
- A traditional-style residence hall primarily housing freshman women.
- SLD
- Spiritual Life Department, the office responsible for chapel and campus ministry.
- Smith
- Smith Hall, one of the traditional freshman living areas.
- Smith Hall
- A traditional-style residence hall primarily housing freshman women.
- SOS
- Student Orientation Staff, student leaders who facilitate orientation for new students.
T
- The Arms
- Lancer Arms, one of the primary apartment-style housing areas on campus.
- The Bubble
- The sense of being in a sheltered or isolated environment within the campus gates.
- The Caf
- The most common student nickname for the Alumni Dining Commons (ADC).
- The Colony
- The official name for the CBU student section at athletic events, particularly basketball.
- The Colony
- A gated apartment community for upperclassmen students.
- The Cottages
- Small, house-style residence units located near the center of campus.
- The Habit
- The on-campus Habit Burger Grill location in Lancer Plaza.
- The Kugel
- The massive floating granite sphere fountain that students often touch for good luck.
- The Lancer Way
- The central pedestrian thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the campus.
- The MOB
- The official student cheering section and spirit group for Lancer athletics.
- The Point
- The Point at CBU, a residential area on the south side of campus.
- The Tower
- Tower Hall, a prominent multi-story freshman residence hall.
- The Village
- University Village, an on-campus apartment complex primarily for upperclassmen.
- Tower
- Tower Hall, a prominent freshman residence hall.
- Tower Hall
- A prominent freshman residence hall known for its multi-story structure.
- TWIRP
- The Woman Is Required to Pay, a traditional week of events where women invite men to activities.
U
- UP
- University Place, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
- USP
- United States Projects, the domestic version of the university's summer mission program.
W
- Wanda's
- Wanda's Gourmet Cafe, a popular spot for coffee and quick meals in the Yeager Center.
- WoW
- Welcome Week; the orientation period for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- alumni_dining_commons_adc
- Alumni Dining Commons (ADC)
- Annie Gabriel
- The Annie Gabriel Library, the primary research and study facility on campus.
- brisco_s_cafe
- Brisco's Cafe
- CBU Alert
- The emergency mass notification system used for campus safety updates.
- CBU Connect
- The digital platform used by students to manage club memberships and view campus events.
- Chapel
- Required spiritual gatherings; students must earn a specific number of 'Chapel Credits' to graduate.
- Chapel Credits
- The required units of attendance at university chapel services needed for graduation (typically 15 per semester).
- Commuter Café
- A monthly event hosted by Community Life providing free lunch to commuter students.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations like Wanda's or Chick-fil-A.
- Events Center
- The CBU Events Center, a large arena used for basketball games and Chapel services.
- Hawkins
- The JoAnn Hawkins Music Building, home to the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music.
- InsideCBU
- The primary online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial accounts.
- Jabs
- The Jabs School of Business building.
- James
- The James Building, one of the original academic buildings on campus.
- JoAnn
- The JoAnn Hawkins Music Building, home to the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music.
- Lancer Bucks
- A declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
- Lancer Card
- The official student ID used for meal swipes, building access, and library services.
- Lancer Link
- The online platform used by students to manage club memberships and campus event attendance.
- Lancer Mail
- The official university-provided email account for all student communications.
- Lancer Plaza
- A multi-use area on the edge of campus containing the campus store, mailroom, and card services.
- LancerCard
- The official student ID used for meal swipes, building access, and library services.
- LancerMail
- The official university Outlook email account required for all faculty communication.
- LancerNet
- The campus-wide Wi-Fi network for students and faculty.
- Live Your Purpose
- The university's official motto and branding found across campus communications.
- LiveOn
- The online portal used by students to apply for and manage campus housing.
- SafeConnect
- The network security software students must install to access the campus Wi-Fi.
- SafeRide
- A campus security service providing escorted transportation across campus at night.
- The Banner
- The student-led campus newspaper providing news and features for the CBU community.
- The Colony
- The official student cheering section at CBU athletic events.
- The EC
- The CBU Events Center, the large arena used for basketball games and commencement.
- The Events Center
- The 5,000-seat arena used for basketball games, chapel, and major events.
- The James
- The James Building, one of the oldest academic buildings on campus used for various departments.
- The Rec
- The CBU Recreation Center, housing the gym, track, and fitness equipment.
- Troesch
- The Troesch Engineering Building, home to the College of Engineering.
- Van Dyne
- Van Dyne Gym, the campus gymnasium used for athletic practices and various events.
- Wake Up Tuesdays
- A weekly event where local coffee vendors set up on campus for students to purchase drinks.
- Wallace
- The Wallace Theatre, the primary venue for campus theatrical productions.
- wanda_s_place
- Wanda's Place
- Yeager
- The Eugene and Alice Yeager Center, the main hub for administration and classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 - Session 1 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 52 approved campus terms and 39 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.