Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall First Set of Half-Courses 2026Fall Half-Courses 1 2026
- Graduate Fall Module I 2026
- Fall Half-Courses 2 2026Fall Second Set of Half-Courses 2026
- Graduate Fall Module II 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring First Set of Half-Courses 2027Spring Half-Courses 1 2027
- Graduate Spring Module I 2027
- Graduate Spring Module II 2027
- Spring Half-Courses 2 2027Spring Second Set of Half-Courses 2027
- Graduate Summer Module I 2027
- Summer Session 2027Undergraduate Summer Session 2027
- Graduate Summer Module II 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall First Set of Half-Courses 2027Fall Half-Courses 1 2027
- Fall Half-Courses 2 2027Fall Second Set of Half-Courses 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring First Set of Half-Courses 2028Spring Half-Courses 1 2028
- Spring Half-Courses 2 2028Spring Second Set of Half-Courses 2028
- Summer Session 2028Undergraduate Summer Session 2028
Campus language
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- 55th Avenue
- The on-campus coffee shop located within the De Witt Learning Commons.
A
- AMOR
- A Mission OutReach, a student-led organization focused on local and international service projects.
C
- Covy
- Covenant Hall, the largest residence hall on campus primarily for freshmen.
D
- Dordt Bubble
- The phenomenon of social and cultural isolation felt by students living within the close-knit campus community.
- Dordt Dollars
- The declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at The Grille and 55th Avenue.
E
- East/West/North
- The traditional residence halls (East Hall, West Hall, North Hall) often referred to by their cardinal direction.
K
- Kuyper
- Kuyper Apartments, an upperclassman housing option named after Abraham Kuyper.
P
- PLIA
- Putting Love Into Action, a program organizing spring break service trips across North America.
R
- Ring by Spring
- The cultural expectation or trend of students becoming engaged to be married by the spring semester of their senior year.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- Southview
- Southview Apartments, a residential complex for upperclassmen students.
T
- The Commons
- The main dining hall located in the Student Center where most meal plan swipes are used.
- The Grille
- A casual dining and snack bar area in the Student Center offering made-to-order food.
- The Hill
- The grassy area near the center of campus often used for outdoor activities or sledding in winter.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course assignments, syllabi, and online discussions.
- Chapel
- A regular gathering in the B.J. Haan Auditorium; while not strictly mandatory for every session, it is a central part of the weekly campus schedule.
- CLB
- The Classroom Building, a central hub for various academic departments and lectures.
- Self-Service
- The online platform used by students to register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- STC
- The Science and Technology Center, housing labs and classrooms for STEM majors.
- The BJ
- The B.J. Haan Auditorium, the primary venue for chapel services and musical performances.
- The DLC
- The De Witt Learning Commons, which houses the library, academic support, and the coffee shop.
- The Link
- The internal student portal used for accessing campus news, schedules, and administrative links.
- The Rec
- The De Witt Gymnasium and Recreation Center, used for intramurals and fitness.
- the_atrium
- The Atrium
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 10 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.