Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Term I runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2026 Term II
- Summer 2026 InterimSummer Interim 2026
- Fall 2026 Term IFall Term I 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall Term II 2026
- Fall 2026 Term II
- Fall 2026 InterimWinter 2026 InterimWinter 2026-2027 InterimWinter Interim 2026-2027
- Spring 2027 Term ISpring Term I 2027
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Term IISpring Term II 2027
- May 2027 InterimSpring 2027 InterimSpring Interim 2027
Campus language
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C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events like Homecoming and concerts.
- Cub Cash
- A declining balance account included with meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Cub Lagniappe
- The on-campus convenience store located in the Student Union for snacks and essentials.
F
- Friendship Circle
- The iconic circular grassy area and fountain at the heart of campus, used for socializing and events.
G
- Green and Gold
- The official university colors used to denote school spirit and branding.
J
- Java City
- A coffee outlet located in the library, often used as a study-break spot.
L
- Lion Up
- The official university rallying cry and hand gesture (forming an 'L' with the thumb and index finger).
- Louisiana
- Louisiana Hall, one of the central residence halls often used for first-year students.
M
- Mane Dish
- The primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Student Union.
O
- OSA
- Office of Student Accessibility, providing services for students with disabilities.
P
- Pride
- Pride Hall, a prominent residence hall located near the center of campus.
R
- REC
- The Claude B. Pennington, Jr. Student Activity Center, the main campus gym and fitness facility.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in on-campus housing.
- Roomie
- The official name of the Southeastern Louisiana University lion mascot.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.
T
- Taylor
- Taylor Hall, a residence hall located on the northern side of the residential district.
- The Den
- The Lion's Den Food Court, featuring retail options like Chick-fil-A, Mooyah, and Panda Express.
- The Mane Dish
- The primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility located in the Student Union.
- The Oaks
- Refers to the historic oak trees and surrounding green space near the stadium and Friendship Circle.
- The Village
- A cluster of apartment-style residence halls (Village M, N, O, P) typically housing upperclassmen and Greek life members.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Anzalone
- Anzalone Hall, which houses the Department of Engineering and Technology.
- ascension_market
- Ascension Market
- Cate
- The Cate Teacher Education Center, home to the College of Education.
- D Vickers
- D Vickers Hall, the building primarily used for English, Foreign Languages, and Communication departments.
- Fayard
- Fayard Hall, the main academic building housing the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
- LEONET
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- LEONNET
- The online student information system used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Lion Card
- The official multi-purpose student identification card required for building access and meal plans.
- Lion Traxx
- The campus shuttle bus system that transports students between parking lots and academic buildings.
- Lion's Lagniappe
- A campus spending account linked to the student ID card used for laundry, printing, and off-campus partner merchants.
- moe_s_southwest_grill
- Moe's Southwest Grill
- Moodle
- The learning management system where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Pottle
- Pottle Music Building, the hub for the music and performing arts programs.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- The Lib
- Sims Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- The Rec
- The Pennington Student Activity Center, the campus fitness and recreation facility.
- The Union
- The War Memorial Student Union, the central hub for student services and dining.
- the_mane_dish
- The Mane Dish
- Tinsley
- Tinsley Hall, an academic building housing mathematics and various computer labs.
- W-Number
- The unique student identification number (starting with 'W') used for all official university business.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Term I runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 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.