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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Davenport, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
18 entries Aug 24 → Oct 2, 2026
Fall Block 1 2026
Aug 24 → Oct 16, 2026
Fall Session 1 2026
Aug 24 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Oct 5 → Nov 6, 2026
Fall Block 2 2026
Oct 19 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Session 2 2026
Nov 9 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Block 3 2026
Jan 11 → Feb 19, 2027
Spring Block 4 2027
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring Session 1 2027
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Feb 22 → Apr 2, 2027
Spring Block 5 2027
Mar 15 → May 7, 2027
Spring Session 2 2027
Apr 5 → May 7, 2027
Spring Block 6 2027
May 10 → Jun 11, 2027
Summer Block 7 2027
May 10 → Jul 2, 2027
Summer Session 1 2027
May 10 → Aug 20, 2027
Summer Semester 2027
Jun 14 → Jul 16, 2027
Summer Block 8 2027
Jun 28 → Aug 20, 2027
Summer Session 2 2027
Jul 19 → Aug 20, 2027
Summer Block 9 2027
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B C D K N R S T B
Bees The collective term for St. Ambrose students, derived from the Fighting Bees mascot. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
Cos Cosgrove Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students. D
DM Dance Marathon, a major student-led fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network. K
KALA The university's non-commercial FM radio station (88.5 FM). N
Nano's Nano's Pizza and Pasta, a specific food station within the Beehive dining area. R
Rohlman Rohlman Hall, a residence hall typically housing sophomore students. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice. T
The Buzz The official student-run news and media outlet of the university.
The Caf The main resident dining hall located in Cosgrove Hall.
The Hive The Beehive, a retail dining food court located in the Rogalski Center.
The Quad The central grassy lawn area used for student gatherings and outdoor events.
The Townhouses Tiedemann and Hagen Halls, which offer apartment-style living for upperclassmen. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
Ambrose Hall The iconic, central administrative and classroom building on campus.
BeeCard The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
BeeCentral The integrated service center for the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts.
buffalo_wild_wings_go Buffalo Wild Wings GO
Canvas The online learning management system used by students to access course materials and grades.
Galvin The Galvin Fine Arts Center, home to the university's theater and music programs.
Handshake The primary online platform used by students for career services and job postings.
just_baked Just Baked
mikro_market Mikro Market
The Rog The Rogalski Center, which houses the bookstore, ballroom, and student services.
The WRC The Wellness and Recreation Center, the primary campus gym and athletic facility.
the_beehive The Beehive
the_grove_cosgrove_cafeteria The Grove (Cosgrove Cafeteria) Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 13 approved campus terms and 13 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from St. Ambrose University
SAU Weekly: October 30, 2026 Updates on campus townhouses and a preview of SAU Theatre's Fall production.
Oct 30, 2026
Read More Head Coach Ray Shovlain to Retire After 44 Seasons St. Ambrose men's basketball coach Ray Shovlain will retire after the 2026-27 season, concluding a 44-year run.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More St. Ambrose University Announces $6 Million Investment in New Baseball Complex The university plans to invest $6 million in a new baseball complex at the St. Vincent Athletic Complex.
Oct 15, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at St. Ambrose University
November Fighting Bee Recruitment Day November 2, 2026
Experience St. Ambrose Athletics by touring campus, meeting coaches, and exploring life as a Fighting Bee from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
November Fine Arts Visit Day November 2, 2026
Experience Fine Arts at St. Ambrose with faculty, student, and studio tours during Fine Arts Visit Day from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
November Fail Safe Variety Show November 5, 2026
A monthly variety show starring SAU students performing song, dance, juggling, and more. From 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Scholars Day November 6, 2026
A visit event for future students to learn about the opportunities available at St. Ambrose University. From 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
November Discovery Day November 16, 2026
Take a college tour, explore majors, meet faculty, and discover life as a Fighting Bee. From 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM.
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