Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Term 1 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Long 2026Summer Semester 2026
- Summer 2026 Term 2
- Fall 2026 Term 1Fall Term 1 2026 (7-week classes)Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Term 2Fall Term 2 2026 (7-week classes)
- Spring 2027 Term 1
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring Term 1 2027 (7-week classes)
- Spring 2027 Term 2Spring Term 2 2027 (7-week classes)
- Summer 2027 Term 1
- Summer Term 1 2027 (7-week format)
- Summer Long 2027Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 2027 Term 2
- Summer Term 2 2027 (7-week format)
- Fall Term 1 2027 (7-week classes)
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall Term 2 2027 (7-week classes)
- Spring Term 1 2028 (7-week classes)
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring Term 2 2028 (7-week classes)
- Summer Term 1 2028 (7-week format)
- Summer Semester 2028
- Summer Long 2028
- Summer Term 2 2028 (7-week format)
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
A
- ACS
- American Cancer Society on Campus, the local chapter focused on awareness and Relay for Life.
B
- Brassard
- Brassard Hall, a residence hall located on the campus grounds.
C
- CAC
- Commuter Activities Council, which organizes events for the commuter population.
D
- DBSA
- Division of Business Student Association, for students in business-related majors.
- Dion
- The Dion Center Dining Hall, the main all-you-care-to-eat facility on campus.
F
- Flex
- Short for Flex Cash, the currency included with resident meal plans for use at campus dining locations.
G
- Guild
- Guild Hall, a residence hall often housing first-year students.
P
- Presentation
- Presentation Hall, one of the university's primary residence halls.
R
- Raider Crossing
- A modern lounge and grab-and-go dining area located on the first floor of the Dion Center.
- Raider Grounds
- The campus cafe located in the Regina Library that serves Starbucks coffee.
- Raiders
- The official mascot and collective name for the university's athletic teams.
- Regina Library Cafe
- The on-campus Starbucks location situated within the Regina Library.
- RISA
- Rivier International Student Association, supporting international students.
- Rivier Village
- The newest apartment-style residential complex designed for upper-level students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
- Simply to Go
- Quick-service kiosks for pre-packaged meals and snacks.
T
- The Riv
- A common student and alumni nickname for Rivier University.
- The Village
- Rivier Village, the university's apartment-style residential complex for upper-level students.
- Trinity
- Trinity Hall, a traditional residence hall on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Adrienne
- Adrienne Hall, the administrative building housing the Registrar and Financial Services.
- Benoit
- Benoit Education Center, the primary building for education and counseling programs.
- Dion
- The Dion Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and public safety.
- Flex Cash
- Dining-specific funds included in resident meal plans for use at on-campus eateries.
- Madeleine
- Madeleine Hall, the building that houses the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions offices.
- Public Safety
- The office located in the Dion Center where students obtain ID cards and parking permits.
- Raider Bucks
- Discretionary funds added to a student ID card for use at the bookstore, vending machines, and dining locations.
- Regina
- The Regina Library, the main academic library and home to the campus cafe.
- RivCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus transactions.
- RivNet
- The university's online account system used to access email, Canvas, and self-service portals.
- Trottier
- Sylvia Trottier Hall, which houses nursing simulation labs, business classrooms, and IT offices.
- U-PASS
- A benefit allowing students to ride Nashua Transit System buses for free by showing their Rivier ID.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Term 1 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 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.