Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 19, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 8-week Session
- Summer 2026 10-week Session
- Summer 2026 Second 4-week Session
- Summer 2026 Intersession
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027 Full Term
- Fall I Sub-Term 2027
- Fall II Sub-Term 2027
- Winter Intersession 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2028 Full Term
- Spring I Sub-Term 2028
- Spring II Sub-Term 2028
Campus language
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Showing 26 of 26 terms
B
- Bell
- Bellarmine Hall, a high-rise residence hall primarily housing freshmen and sophomores.
- Bottom of the Hill
- A common reference to the dining and social areas located on the lower level of the Student Center.
- Broadway
- The main commercial street adjacent to campus, used for off-campus dining and shopping.
C
- C-Street
- Cherry Street Market, the main dining hall located in the Student Center.
- Campi
- Campidoglio Hall, a residence hall typically for upperclassmen.
- Campion
- Campion Hall, the largest residence hall on campus, often housing a mix of year levels.
- Chardin
- Chardin Hall, a residence hall known for its suite-style living arrangements.
H
- Hawk's Nest
- A late-night dining retail location in the Student Center offering burgers and snacks.
K
- KSUA
- The student-run radio station of Seattle University.
- KXSU
- The student-run radio station broadcasting from the Seattle University campus.
M
- Murphy
- Murphy Apartments, a campus housing complex for juniors and seniors.
O
- OMA
- Office of Multicultural Affairs, which supports students of color and LGBTQ+ students.
R
- Redhawks
- The official mascot and collective name for Seattle University students and athletes.
S
- SEAC
- Student Events & Activities Council, the group responsible for planning major campus events like Quadstock.
- SGSU
- Student Government of Seattle University, the representative body for undergraduate students.
T
- The Bistro
- The cafe located within the Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons.
- The Bottom Line
- A cafe located in the Pigott Building serving coffee and grab-and-go items.
- The Cave
- A convenience store and snack shop located in the Campidoglio residence hall.
- The Hawk
- The Hawk's Nest, a casual dining spot and grill located in the Student Center.
- The Hill
- Capitol Hill, the vibrant Seattle neighborhood where the university is located.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area on campus used for studying and social events.
- The Spec
- The Spectator, Seattle University's student-run newspaper.
- The Spectator
- The long-running independent student newspaper of Seattle University.
U
- U-Rec
- University Recreation, referring to the fitness center and intramural sports programs.
V
- Vi
- Vi Hilbert Hall, a modern apartment-style residence hall located across from the main campus.
X
- X
- Xavier Hall, a residence hall known for its smaller community and central campus location.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ADAL
- The Admissions and Alumni Building.
- BANN
- Bannan Center, the primary building for science and engineering classrooms and labs.
- Bannan
- The Bannan Science and Engineering Building, home to STEM labs and faculty offices.
- bottom_line
- Bottom Line
- cherry_street_market
- Cherry Street Market
- ConnectSU
- The online platform used to join student clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
- CSI
- The Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation, the newest STEM building.
- Handshake
- The career services platform used by students to find on-campus jobs and internships.
- Lemieux
- The Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, the primary campus library.
- LEML
- Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons.
- OneCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- ORCA
- The regional transit pass provided to students for use on Seattle buses and light rail.
- ORCA Card
- The regional transit pass provided to students for use on buses, light rail, and streetcars.
- Pigott
- The Pigott Building, housing the Albers School of Business and Economics and various classrooms.
- PIGT
- Piggott Building, which houses the Albers School of Business and Economics.
- Safe Ride
- A campus safety service providing walking or vehicle escorts for students at night.
- Sinegal
- The Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation, the newest science facility on campus.
- STCN
- The Student Center, the hub for dining, student government, and activities.
- the_bistro
- The Bistro
- the_cave
- The Cave
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 19, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 20 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.