Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer II 2026Summer II Session 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Interim Session 2027
- Spring 2027
- Fall 2027
- Interim Session 2028
- Spring 2028
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- ABC
- Association of Black Collegians, a student organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students.
E
- Eco Cafe
- A sustainable-focused cafe located in the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center.
G
- Gilbert's
- Gilbert's Coffee House, a popular spot for coffee, sandwiches, and late-night snacks.
I
- ISA
- International Students Association, representing the international student body on campus.
K
- Keefe
- Keefe Hall, a residence hall often housing upperclassmen.
L
- LAF
- Lafayette Activities Forum, the student-led organization responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- Lower
- Lower Farinon, the retail-style food court located on the ground floor of the Farinon College Center.
M
- Marquis
- Marquis Dining Hall, the second major all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
P
- Pards
- Short for Leopards, the school mascot; used to refer to the student body or fellow students.
- PT
- Pardee Terrace, a residential area typically consisting of apartment-style housing.
R
- Ruef
- Ruef Hall, a prominent residence hall on campus.
S
- South
- South College, one of the oldest and most central residence halls.
- STAC
- Student Training and Advisory Council, involved in student leadership and campus advisory roles.
T
- The Hill
- Refers to the Lafayette campus itself, which is situated on College Hill overlooking Easton.
- The Rivalry
- The long-standing and intense athletic rivalry with Lehigh University, specifically the annual football game.
- The Valley
- Refers to the Lehigh Valley area surrounding the campus, including downtown Easton.
U
- Upper
- Upper Farinon, the primary buffet-style dining hall located on the second floor of the Farinon College Center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Banner
- The web portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- Farinon
- Farinon College Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the campus bookstore.
- gilbert_s_caf
- Gilbert's Café
- Kirby
- Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, an academic building known for its grand architecture and government/law departments.
- LCAT
- Lafayette College Area Transport, the shuttle service providing transportation around campus and to local shopping areas.
- lower_farinon
- Lower Farinon
- marquis_dining_hall
- Marquis Dining Hall
- Moodle
- The primary Learning Management System (LMS) used by professors for course materials and assignments.
- Pard Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and 'Pard Dollars' for local purchases.
- Pardee
- Pardee Hall, the iconic and central academic building housing many humanities and social science departments.
- Rockwell
- Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center, the modern facility for biology, computer science, and environmental science.
- simon_s_market
- Simon's Market
- Skillman
- Skillman Library, the main campus library.
- skillman_s_caf
- Skillman's Café
- upper_farinon
- Upper Farinon
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 15 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.