Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session 10-week 2026
- Summer Session 5-week 2 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026/27
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027 - 5-week 1Summer Session 5-week 1 2027
- Summer Session 10-week 2027Summer Session 2027 - 10-week
- Summer Term 2027 - 5-Week Session 1
- Summer Term 2027 - 10-Week Session
- Summer Session 2027 - 5-week 2Summer Session 5-week 2 2027
- Summer Term 2027 - 5-Week Session 2
- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Intersession 2027-2028Winter Intersession 2027/28
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Session 5-week 1 2028
- Summer Session 10-week 2028
- Summer Session 5-week 2 2028
Campus language
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A
- Arrowhead
- Arrowhead Village, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen.
- Arrowhead Village
- Apartment-style housing typically reserved for continuing and transfer students.
- ASI
- Associated Students, Inc., the student-run government and advocacy body.
- AV
- Arrowhead Village, an on-campus apartment community for students.
B
- Badger
- A residence hall building located in Serrano Village.
- Blue and Black
- The official school colors, often used to describe campus spirit.
- Blue and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress codes for events.
- Blue Light
- The emergency poles located around campus for safety and immediate police contact.
- Blue Lights
- The emergency towers located throughout campus for safety reporting.
- Bobos
- A pizza station located within the campus dining facilities.
C
- C-Store
- The Coyote C-Store, a campus convenience store for snacks and quick essentials.
- CAB
- Club Allocation Budget, the funding source managed by ASI for student organizations.
- Cajon Hall
- A specific residential building within the housing complex located next to the Coyote Commons.
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services, providing mental health support for students.
- CCD
- Coyote Commons, the main campus dining hall and buffet.
- CISO
- Cyber Intelligence & Security Organization, a prominent student club for cybersecurity majors.
- Cody
- The official campus mascot, Cody the Coyote.
- Coyote Canteen
- A quick-service dining location often used for grab-and-go meals.
- Coyote Cantina
- A campus eatery known for serving Mexican-inspired cuisine.
- Coyote Cares Day
- An annual day of service where students volunteer in the local community.
- Coyote Connection
- The online portal used to find and join student clubs and campus events.
- Coyote Crazies
- The official student cheering section for CSUSB athletic events.
- Coyote First Step
- The mandatory summer transition program for incoming freshmen to complete developmental math or English.
- Coyote Hand Sign
- A school spirit gesture made by extending the thumb, index, and pinky fingers to resemble a coyote head.
- Coyote Hour
- A designated break on Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00–12:50 PM) with no classes, reserved for events and club meetings.
- Coyote Pride
- The general term for school spirit and campus identity.
- Coyote Pulse
- The mobile app and platform used for tracking student involvement and event check-ins.
- Coyote Village
- The primary residence hall for first-year students, often called 'CV'.
- Coyote Walk
- The main pedestrian thoroughfare running through the center of the San Bernardino campus.
- Coyotes Up
- The campus motto and accompanying hand signal used to show school spirit.
- CV
- Coyote Village, the primary freshman residential community.
D
- DHRE
- Department of Housing and Residential Education, which manages on-campus living.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location on campus, often used as a morning meeting spot.
- EOP
- Educational Opportunity Program; provides support services for historically low-income or first-generation students.
G
- Go Yotes
- The standard campus cheer used at sporting events and in official communications.
H
- Howl
- A term frequently used in campus branding and spirit initiatives (e.g., Howl Squad, Howl & Growl).
- Howl & Growl
- The food court area located inside the Santos Manuel Student Union.
- Howl Squad
- The student marketing and spirit team for Associated Students, Inc. (ASI).
J
- JEDI
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion centers located on the third floor of SMSU North.
- JEDI Centers
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion centers located on the third floor of SMSU North, including the Latinx and Pan-African centers.
O
- Obershaw
- The Obershaw Dining Room, often used for formal campus events and faculty dining.
- OSE
- Office of Student Engagement, the department that oversees clubs and campus activities.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, which oversees clubs and leadership development.
- OSLE
- Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, which oversees campus clubs and Greek life.
P
- Pack
- A term used to refer to the student community or specific student groups (e.g., 'The Pack').
- Panda
- The Panda Express location found in the SMSU North expansion.
- PDC
- The Palm Desert Campus, CSUSB’s satellite campus in the Coachella Valley.
- PDC
- Palm Desert Campus, CSUSB's satellite campus located in the Coachella Valley.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living on campus.
S
- SAAB
- Student African American Brotherhood, a professional and academic support organization.
- SAAS
- Student African American Sisterhood, a sisterhood focused on the success of African American women on campus.
- Serrano
- Serrano Village, the university's original residence hall complex.
- Serrano Village
- The university's original residence halls, consisting of several smaller 'houses' named after local landmarks.
- Shandin
- Shandin Hills, one of the specific residential buildings within the Serrano Village complex.
- Shandin Hills
- One of the specific residential buildings within the Serrano Village complex.
- SMSU
- Santos Manuel Student Union, the hub for student life and organizations.
- SMSU Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated inside the Santos Manuel Student Union, often busier than the library location.
- SOAR
- Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration; the mandatory program for new students.
- SOTEs
- Student Opinion of Teaching Effectiveness; the formal name for the end-of-semester evaluations students complete for professors.
- SRWC
- Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the campus gym and fitness hub.
- SSD
- Services to Students with Disabilities, providing academic accommodations and support.
- SV
- Serrano Village, the traditional suite-style residence halls.
T
- The 215
- Interstate 215, the primary freeway used by the large commuter population to access the San Bernardino campus.
- The Blue Coyote
- A prominent blue statue on campus often used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Blue Lights
- Emergency poles located throughout campus with buttons to contact University Police immediately.
- The Blue Wall
- The indoor rock climbing wall located inside the SRWC.
- The Canteen
- Coyote Canteen, a convenience store and quick-service food spot.
- The Cantina
- Coyote Cantina, a dining spot located in the Santos Manuel Student Union North.
- The Cave
- The dedicated esports and gaming lounge located within the SMSU.
- The Cave
- The game room and snack area located in the basement of the Santos Manuel Student Union.
- The Commons
- Coyote Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- The Den
- The student lounge and e-sports arena located in the Santos Manuel Student Union North.
- The Den
- The Obershaw DEN, a campus food pantry and resource center for students.
- The Habit
- The Habit Burger Grill location found inside the Student Union North.
- The Market
- The convenience store located in the Coyote Commons for quick snacks and supplies.
- The Pack
- The collective term for the CSUSB student body and community.
- The Peak
- The campus climbing wall and outdoor program hub located in the SRWC.
- The Pub
- A social dining spot located within the Santos Manuel Student Union.
- The Village
- Common shorthand referring to Arrowhead Village.
- The Villages
- The collective name for all on-campus housing communities, including Coyote, Arrowhead, and University Villages.
- The Wedge
- A popular outdoor grassy area used for lounging and student events
U
- University Village
- An apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen, often abbreviated as UV.
- UV
- University Village, the apartment-style housing located on the north side of campus.
W
- Waterman
- A residence hall within Serrano Village, often used to identify specific student housing wings.
Y
- Yotes
- Short for Coyotes, the official mascot and the name students use to refer to themselves.
- Yotie
- Short for 'Coyote,' the university mascot and the nickname for students.
- Yotie Awards
- An annual awards ceremony that recognizes student leaders and organizations.
- Yotie Eats
- The official brand name for all campus dining services and meal plans.
- Yotie Fest
- A major annual campus festival and concert event.
- Yotie On
- A campus spirit slogan used to encourage students and show school pride.
- Yotie Post
- The student-run news and media outlet on campus.
- Yoties
- The common nickname for CSUSB students, derived from the Coyote mascot.
- Yotis
- A common shorthand for 'Coyotes,' the university's mascot and student moniker.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 10 Commuter Link
- A free bus service for students connecting the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses.
- AD
- The Administration Building, housing executive offices and university leadership.
- Ask Cody
- The campus AI chatbot used for answering student questions about registration, parking, and services.
- Ask Me!
- Information booths set up across campus during the first week of the semester to help new students find their way.
- Ask Me! Booths
- Information stations staffed by volunteers during the first week of the semester to help students find classes.
- BI
- The Biological Sciences Building.
- Blue Books
- Small booklets required for written exams, which students must purchase at the Coyote Bookstore before testing.
- Blue Light
- Emergency poles with intercoms located throughout campus for immediate contact with University Police.
- Blue Poles
- Emergency towers located throughout campus that provide a direct line to University Police.
- CE
- College of Education building, used for teaching and administrative offices.
- CGI
- Center for Global Innovation, a modern building housing international programs and classrooms.
- Chaparrall
- Chaparral Hall, a primary building for science labs and classrooms.
- Coyote Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
- Coyote Cabs
- A campus safety service providing escorted golf cart rides across campus at night.
- Coyote Cares
- A major annual volunteer service day organized by the university.
- Coyote Cares Day
- A major annual campus-wide day of volunteer service in the local community.
- Coyote Cash
- A debit-like feature on the OneCard that allows students to load funds for use at the bookstore and dining locations.
- Coyote Connect
- The digital platform used to find campus events and manage student organization memberships.
- Coyote Connection
- The official online platform for finding and joining student clubs and tracking campus events.
- Coyote Express
- The campus shuttle service that transports students between various parking lots and campus hubs.
- Coyote Hour
- A designated break on Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00 PM – 12:50 PM) where no classes are held to allow for student events.
- Coyote Lanes
- The 8-lane bowling alley located within the Santos Manuel Student Union.
- Coyote OneCard
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, meal plans, and building entry.
- Coyote OneCard Mobile
- The digital version of the student ID used for contactless entry and payments.
- Coyote Plus
- A specific meal plan add-on or debit account used for on-campus dining purchases.
- coyote_commons
- Coyote Commons
- CoyoteConnect
- The online platform used to join student clubs and track campus events.
- CoyoteID
- The unique 9-digit identification number used for all official university logins and records.
- CoyoteLink
- The web platform used to find student organizations and campus events.
- CS
- The Chemical Sciences Building.
- Duo
- The two-factor authentication system required for logging into all campus digital services.
- GoSmart
- A program that allows students to ride Omnitrans buses for free using their student ID.
- Handshake
- The official portal for campus jobs, internships, and career services
- howl_growl
- Howl & Growl
- howl_growl_market
- Howl & Growl + Market
- HP
- Health and PE Complex, which includes the Coussoulis Arena.
- Jack Brown
- Jack H. Brown Hall, housing the College of Business and Public Administration.
- JB
- Jack H. Brown Hall, housing the College of Business and Public Administration.
- Lot N
- One of the largest and most frequently used parking lots, often cited by students for being crowded during peak hours.
- MyCoyote
- The central online portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing student email.
- No Grace Period
- The university's strict parking policy; permits are required 24/7 with no exceptions.
- Omnitrans
- The local bus system that CSUSB students can ride for free by swiping their OneCard.
- OneCard
- The Coyote OneCard, the official student ID used for library access, meal plans, and free bus rides.
- PackLink
- The campus shuttle service or transit information system used by commuting students.
- Palm Ave Parking
- A free off-campus parking facility near Kendall and Palm where students can park and take the bus to campus.
- panda_express
- Panda Express
- Parking Lot N
- One of the largest and most commonly used student parking lots on the north side of campus.
- Parking Permits
- Required 24/7 for all vehicles on campus; there is no 'grace period' for parking without a valid permit.
- ParkMobile
- The mobile app used by students and visitors to pay for daily parking on campus.
- PAWS
- Program Advising and Worksheet System, the official degree audit tool used to track graduation progress.
- PAWS Report
- The Program Advisement and Wellness System, an online tool that tracks degree progress.
- PDC
- The Palm Desert Campus; CSUSB's satellite campus located in the Coachella Valley.
- Pfau
- John M. Pfau Library, the main campus library.
- PL
- John M. Pfau Library, the main campus library and study hub.
- PS
- The Physical Sciences Building.
- RG
- Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway Building, which houses administrative offices and the bookstore.
- SB
- The Social Sciences Building.
- SBS
- Social and Behavioral Sciences building.
- SBX
- The rapid transit bus line that connects the CSUSB campus to downtown San Bernardino.
- SMSU North
- The newer expansion of the Santos Manuel Student Union.
- SMSU South
- The original Santos Manuel Student Union building.
- SOAR
- Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration, the mandatory program for new students.
- Social Stairs
- The large, tiered seating and gathering area located in the lobby of SMSU North.
- SOTs
- Student Opinion of Teaching surveys, the end-of-semester evaluations students complete for their professors.
- SRFC
- Student Recreation and Wellness Center, commonly referred to as 'The Rec'.
- SRWC
- Student Recreation and Wellness Center (also abbreviated as RF on some maps); the campus gym and fitness hub.
- SRWC
- Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- SU
- The Santos Manuel Student Union building.
- The 215
- The I-215 freeway, the primary route used by the high percentage of commuter students to reach campus.
- The Cave
- The 24/7 study area and computer lab located within the Pfau Library.
- The Obershaw
- The Obershaw Den, the on-campus food pantry providing resources for students facing food insecurity.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.
- The Wedge
- The specific area in the Pfau Library (PL-1108) that houses the Technology Support Center.
- The Wedge
- A specific outdoor plaza area between the library and the student union often used for tabling and events.
- the_coyote_commons
- The Coyote Commons
- the_habit_burger_grill
- The Habit Burger Grill
- UH
- University Hall, the administrative center housing Admissions, Financial Aid, and the President's Office.
- VA
- Visual Arts Building, home to the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA).
- Virtual Permits
- The campus parking system that uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) instead of physical stickers.
- VVTA
- Victor Valley Transit Authority, providing free bus service for students commuting from the High Desert.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 93 approved campus terms and 81 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.