Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Winter 2026
- Spring 2027
- Summer Session ISummer Session I 2027
- Summer Session IISummer Session II 2027
- Summer Programs 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bleu Devil
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Dillard student.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, responsible for student events and programming.
- Camphor
- Camphor Hall, a traditional residence hall.
D
- DUB
- Dillard University Band, often referring to the 'Diamonds' marching band.
F
- Fair Dillard
- A term of endearment for the university, derived from the school's alma mater.
H
- Hartzell
- Hartzell Hall, a traditional residence hall.
K
- Kearny
- Kearny Hall, the primary campus dining facility.
N
- NPHC
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the 'Divine Nine' historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- Straight
- Straight Hall, a traditional residence hall.
T
- The Diner
- The Bleu Devil Diner, a late-night or casual dining spot on campus.
- The Gardens
- Gentilly Gardens, the apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
- The Oaks
- The Avenue of the Oaks, the iconic tree-lined walkway central to campus identity.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor campus area where social gatherings and Greek life events occur.
W
- Williams
- Williams Hall, a traditional residence hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bleu Card
- The official student identification card used for meals, building access, and library services.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for course assignments and materials.
- Cook
- The Cook Communication Center, home to film and mass communication programs.
- kearny_dining_hall
- Kearny Dining Hall
- Lawless
- Lawless Memorial Chapel, the spiritual and ceremonial heart of the campus.
- MyDU
- The online student portal for registration, grades, and financial information.
- obc_grill
- OBC Grill
- PSB
- The Professional Schools Building, housing business and nursing programs.
- Rosenwald
- Rosenwald Hall, the main administrative building housing the President's office.
- Stern
- Stern Hall, the main building for science and mathematics.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service providing rides to local shopping and transit hubs.
- we_proudly_serve_starbucks
- We Proudly Serve Starbucks
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 12 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.