Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
- Spring 2027 Semester
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for campus events and representation.
C
- Chapel
- Not just the building, but the mandatory spiritual formation services held regularly for students.
H
- Hicks
- Hicks Hall, one of the primary residence halls on campus.
L
- LPU
- Life Pacific University, the official abbreviation for the institution.
R
- Ring by Spring
- A common term in the campus culture referring to the tradition or pressure of getting engaged before graduation.
S
- Simonson
- Simonson Hall, a residence hall typically housing undergraduate students.
T
- The Apartments
- On-campus apartment-style housing designated for upperclassmen and married students.
- The Caf
- The main campus cafeteria located in the Hicks Student Center.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the LPU campus, referring to its elevated geographic location in San Dimas.
- The Hub
- The campus coffee shop and snack bar area, often used as a social gathering spot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chapel Credits
- The required number of attendance points students must earn each semester by attending chapel services.
- Hicks Student Center
- The central hub for student services, dining, and the mailroom.
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- Lighthouse Coffee & Tea (The Loop)
- Mehl Court
- The primary gymnasium and athletic facility on campus.
- Moodle
- The online learning management system used for course assignments, grades, and syllabi.
- San Dimas
- The local city context; students often refer to 'going down the hill' to visit shops or restaurants in the city.
- Simonson Center
- The main administrative and academic building housing offices and classrooms.
- The Chapel
- The main auditorium used for mandatory worship services and large gatherings.
- The Portal
- The student information system used for registration, financial aid, and official records.
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- The Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.