Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall A Subterm 2026
- Fall B Subterm 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring A Subterm 2027
- Spring B Subterm 2027
Campus language
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Showing 24 of 24 terms
A
- ALH
- Abraham Lincoln Hall, the newest residence hall on campus.
B
- Blueboys
- The nickname for male student-athletes and athletic teams.
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, an organization focused on supporting and celebrating Black culture on campus.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on supporting Black students and culture.
C
- Cummings
- The main dining hall located within the Caine Student Center.
F
- Fayer
- Fayerweather Hall, a residence hall often used for upperclassmen.
G
- Gardner
- Gardner Hall, one of the primary residence halls for first-year students.
J
- J-ville
- Local shorthand for Jacksonville, the town where the college is located.
L
- Lady Blues
- The nickname for female student-athletes and athletic teams.
- Lit Socs
- Literary Societies, Illinois College's unique alternative to traditional Greek life (e.g., Sigma Phi Epsilon, Gamma Delta).
- Lits
- Short for Literary Societies, the college's historic and unique alternative to traditional Greek life.
M
- Mundi
- Mundinger Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
- Mundinger
- Mundinger Hall, a residence hall located near the athletic facilities.
P
- Pixley
- Pixley Hall, a residence hall known for its community atmosphere.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group that plans major campus events like concerts and formals.
- SFE
- Sigma Phi Epsilon, one of the college's unique literary societies.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.
- Starbucks
- The coffee shop located inside the Schewe Library.
T
- The C-Store
- The campus convenience store for snacks, drinks, and quick grab-and-go meals.
- The Circle
- The circular driveway and green space located directly in front of Sturtevant Hall.
- The Grill
- A quick-service dining option within the student center offering made-to-order items.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the Illinois College campus and community.
- The Hub
- The social and dining area in the Caine Student Center that includes the grill and coffee options.
- The Rambler
- The name of the student-run newspaper.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Beecher
- Beecher Hall, the oldest college building in Illinois, housing faculty offices.
- Bruner
- The Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center, the main athletic and gym facility.
- Caine
- Caine Student Center, the central hub for dining, mail, and student services.
- Connect2
- The campus engagement platform used to find student organizations and event listings.
- IC Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library checkouts.
- Kirby
- Kirby Hall, which houses the Learning Center and various academic departments.
- Schewe
- Schewe Library, the primary academic resource and study building.
- Starfish
- The online platform used for scheduling academic advising and tutoring appointments.
- Sturt
- Sturtevant Hall, the iconic administrative building with the clock tower.
- The Link
- The internal student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid.
- The Rambler
- The student-run newspaper providing news and updates for the Illinois College community.
- Whipple
- Whipple Hall, home to the communication and rhetorical studies departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 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.