Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Sessions 01, 08, 10 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Main Session
- Summer 2026 Session 12
- Summer 2026 Session 06
- Summer 2026 Session 02
- Summer 2026 Session 11Summer 2026 Session 14
- Summer 2026 Session 09
- Fall 2026 Sessions 01, 08, 10Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Main & 04 Sessions
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Session 13Session 13 Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Session 14Session 14 Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Sessions 02, 09, 11
- Spring 2027 Sessions 01, 08, 10
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Main & 04 Sessions
- Spring 2027 Session 13
- Session 14 Spring 2027Spring 2027 Session 14
- Spring 2027 Sessions 02, 09, 11
- Summer 2027 Session 08 & 10Summer 2027 Sessions 08 & 10
- Summer 2027 Session 01
- Summer 2027 Sessions 05 & 07
- Summer 2027 Main Session
- Summer 2027 Session 12
- Summer 2027 Session 13
- Summer 2027 Session 06
- Summer 2027 Session 02
- Summer 2027 Session 09Summer 2027 Session 09 & 11Summer 2027 Session 14Summer 2027 Sessions 09 & 11
- Fall 2027 Sessions 01, 08, 10
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Main & 04 Sessions
- Fall 2027 Session 13Session 13 Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Session 14Session 14 Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Sessions 02, 09, 11
- Spring 2028 Sessions 01, 08, 10
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 Main & 04 Sessions
- Spring 2028 Session 13
- Spring 2028 Session 14
- Spring 2028 Sessions 02, 09, 11
- Summer 2028 Session 08 & 10
- Summer 2028 Session 01
- Summer 2028 Sessions 05 & 07
- Summer 2028 Main Session
- Summer 2028 Session 12
- Summer 2028 Session 13
- Summer 2028 Session 06
- Summer 2028 Session 02
- Summer 2028 Session 14
- Summer 2028 Session 09 & 11
Campus language
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Showing 27 of 27 terms
A
- ASSMU
- Associated Students of Saint Martin's University, the official student government body.
B
- Baran
- Baran Hall, a traditional residence hall primarily for sophomores and upperclassmen.
- Bon App
- Shorthand for Bon Appétit, the university's food service provider.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on cultural awareness and advocacy.
- Burton
- Burton Hall, an apartment-style residence for juniors, seniors, and students over 21.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led team responsible for planning major campus events.
D
- Dry campus
- The university policy that prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol on campus grounds.
F
- Flex Cash
- Declining balance funds included in meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
G
- Grand Maison
- The Grand Maison, a specialized residence for upper-division students.
K
- KSMU
- The campus radio station and media organization.
M
- Monks
- The Benedictine monks of St. Martin's Abbey who live on campus and frequently serve as faculty.
- Monks' Bean
- The campus coffee shop located in the Trautman Union Building (TUB).
O
- OIE
- Office of International Education, which supports international students and study abroad programs.
P
- Parson's C-Store
- The convenience store located within Parsons Hall, open late for snacks and essentials.
- Parsons
- Parsons Hall, the largest residence hall on campus, primarily housing first-year students.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group representing the interests of student-athletes.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- Saints
- The official nickname and mascot for Saint Martin's University students and athletic teams.
- Spangler
- Spangler Hall, a residence hall offering suite and apartment-style living for returning students.
- SSWA
- Student Social Worker Association, an academic and service-oriented student organization.
- St. Gertrude's
- St. Gertrude's Café, the main campus dining hall located on the first floor of Old Main.
T
- The Bistro
- The Old Main Bistro, a grab-and-go dining location situated in the historic Old Main building.
- The Caf
- Saint Gertrude’s Café, the main campus dining hall located in the Trautman Union Building.
- The Hill
- The elevated area of campus where Old Main and the Abbey are situated.
- The Monk's Bean
- The on-campus coffee bar located in Harned Hall.
- The Monks
- Refers to the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin's Abbey who live and work on campus.
- The Steps
- The front steps of Old Main, a traditional meeting spot and location for graduation photos.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- cafe_espresso_bar
- Cafe Espresso Bar
- Cebula
- Cebula Hall, the university's LEED Platinum-certified engineering building.
- Charneski
- The Charneski Recreation Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- Harned
- Harned Hall, a primary academic building housing classrooms and the Monk's Bean.
- Intercity Transit
- The local public bus system, which is free for students to use with a valid university ID card.
- Marcus Pavilion
- The Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion, the main arena for indoor athletic events.
- Marty's Weekly Report
- The official weekly email newsletter sent to students regarding campus news and upcoming events.
- Moodle
- The online learning management system used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
- O'Grady
- O'Grady Library, the central university library and home to the Center for Student Success.
- Old Main
- The historic, iconic four-story building that serves as the administrative and academic heart of campus.
- parson_s_c_store
- Parson's C-Store
- Public Safety
- The campus security department responsible for 24/7 safety, parking enforcement, and emergency response.
- Saints Card
- The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Saints Ready
- The university's career readiness platform used for job searches and professional development.
- Self-Service
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- st_gertrude_s_caf
- St. Gertrude's Café
- The Abbey
- Saint Martin's Abbey, the monastery where the Benedictine monks reside.
- The Belltower
- The student-run newspaper that covers campus news, views, and events.
- The Pavilion
- Marcus Pavilion, the main arena for university athletics and large events.
- The TUB
- The Trautman Union Building, the student union and headquarters for the Office of Campus Life.
- the_monk_s_bean
- The Monk's Bean
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Sessions 01, 08, 10 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 21 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.