Academic calendar
Fall 2026 7 Week Session 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Full Summer
- Summer 2026 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Session 5
- Summer 2026 Third 4-Week Session
- Summer 2026 Session 3
- Summer 2026 MBA Intro Session
- Fall 2026 7 Week Session 1Fall 2026 First 7-Week SessionRelevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 Second 7-Week Session
- Fall 2026 7 Week Session 2
- Winter/J-term 2027
- Spring 2027 7 Week Session 1Spring 2027 First 7-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 Second 7-Week Session
- Spring 2027 7 Week Session 2
- Maymester 2027Summer 2027 Maymester (3-Week Session)
- Summer 2027 First 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Full Term
- Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Third 4-Week Session
- Fall 2027 First 7-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall 2027 Second 7-Week Session
- Winter/J-term 2028
- Spring 2028 First 7-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring 2028 Second 7-Week Session
- Maymester 2028Summer 2028 Maymester (3-Week Session)
- Summer 2028 First 8-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Full Term
- Summer 2028 Second 4-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Second 8-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Third 4-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 48 of 48 terms
A
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students, a cultural student organization.
- AMSA
- American Medical Student Association, a popular organization for pre-med and health-interest students.
B
- Banger
- Frank J. Sensenbrenner Hall, a first-year residence hall.
- Berg
- Bergstrom Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
- Bergstrom
- Bergstrom Hall, a residence hall located on the river side of campus.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student organization responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
- CCLS
- The Center for Community Service and Learning, which coordinates volunteer and service opportunities.
- CCM
- Campus Ministry, the department that coordinates spiritual life and service trips.
- Communio
- A core Norbertine value of community and mutual support that is frequently referenced in campus life and mission statements.
D
- Dale's
- Dale's South Side Market, a convenience store and deli located in Burke Hall.
- De Pere
- The city surrounding the campus, often used to refer to local off-campus shops and bars.
E
- E2K
- Entertainment 2 Knight, the student-led programming board that organizes campus events like concerts and comedians.
- Ed's
- Ed's Coffee Shop, a cafe located on the ground floor of the Mulva Library.
G
- Green Knight
- The official mascot and nickname for St. Norbert College students and athletes.
- Green Knights
- The official mascot and collective name for St. Norbert College students.
- Gries
- Gries Hall, an upperclassman residence hall known for its suite-style living.
K
- Knight All-Access
- The name of the unlimited meal plan required for most first- and second-year students.
M
- MAC
- Multicultural Action Committee, a student-led group focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Mad
- Madeline-Lorraine Hall, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
- Mad-Lor
- Madelaine and Lorraine Halls, two connected residence halls often treated as a single unit.
- Meal Dollars
- Currency included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining like Phil's or Dale's.
- Michels
- Michels Hall, a suite-style residence hall often housing sophomores.
- MMM
- Mary Minahan McCormick Hall, a suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
N
- Norbertine
- Refers to the religious order that founded the college; often used to describe the campus values or heritage.
- Norbie
- A nickname for a St. Norbert College student, also the name of the school's mascot, Norby the Knight.
- Norby
- The official name of the St. Norbert College mascot, a knight.
P
- Phil's
- Phil's Grill, a diner-style eatery in Michels Commons that accepts meal dollars.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student government body representing students living on campus.
- Ruth's
- Ruth's Marketplace, the main buffet-style dining hall located in Michels Commons.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning major campus events.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
- SNC
- The universal abbreviation for St. Norbert College.
- SNC Radio
- The student-run campus radio station.
T
- The Abbey
- St. Norbert Abbey, the residence of the Norbertine community located near the campus.
- The Arch
- The symbolic monument students walk through during convocation and graduation; walking through it at other times is considered bad luck.
- The Bridge
- The Claude Allouez Bridge, which connects the campus to the rest of De Pere.
- The Bubble
- The feeling of being in a small, safe, and isolated environment on the SNC campus, separate from the rest of De Pere or Green Bay.
- The Caf
- A common student term for Ruth's Marketplace.
- The Fox
- The Fox River, which runs directly alongside the campus and is a focal point for student views.
- The Green
- The large central lawn area on campus used for socializing, studying, and outdoor events.
- The Grotto
- The Shrine of Mary, a peaceful outdoor spot on campus used for reflection and prayer.
- The Marketplace
- Common shorthand for Ruth's Marketplace.
- The Mulva
- Student nickname for the Mulva Library.
- The SNC grapevine
- The informal network through which campus news and rumors travel among students.
- The Townhouses
- Gries Hall and the surrounding apartment-style housing units for upperclassmen.
- Townhouses
- The Townhouse Village, an independent living option for upperclassmen.
V
- VMC
- Victor McCormick Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Bemis
- The Bemis International Center, used for conferences and global education programs.
- Boyle
- Boyle Hall, a primary academic building housing many classrooms and faculty offices.
- Cofrin
- Austin E. Cofrin Hall, a primary academic building for business and other majors.
- Custom Cash
- A debit-like system on the student ID card used for purchases at campus stores and local vendors.
- GMS
- Gehl-Mulva Science Center, the primary facility for science labs and classrooms.
- KnightLine
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Main
- Main Hall, the historic administrative building at the heart of campus.
- Main Hall
- The historic administrative building at the center of campus housing the President's office.
- Meal Dollars
- Currency included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining like Phil's.
- Michels Commons
- The building that houses the main dining hall (Ruth's) and the campus card office.
- Moodle
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments, syllabi, and course materials.
- Mulva Library
- The Miriam B. and James J. Mulva Library, the primary academic research and study building.
- mySNC
- The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial information.
- Old Main
- The historic administrative building that serves as the iconic center of campus.
- Old St. Joe's
- Old St. Joseph Church, the campus parish and a central landmark.
- SNC ID
- The official multi-purpose identification card required for building access and dining.
- Starfish
- The academic software used to schedule advising appointments and track course progress.
- The Campus Center
- The Ray Van Den Heuvel Family Campus Center, the hub for student life and activities.
- The GMS
- The Gehl-Mulva Science Center, which houses science labs, classrooms, and the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
- The Library
- The Mulva Library, the primary academic research and study building.
- The Mulva
- The Mulva Library, the main academic research and study hub on campus.
- The PAC
- Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, which houses the theater and music departments.
- The Shuttle
- The campus safety shuttle service (920-422-RIDE) that provides rides around campus from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- The Union
- Todd Wehr Hall, the central hub for student life, containing Phil's and the bookstore.
- Todd Wehr
- Todd Wehr Hall, a central building for administrative offices and classrooms.
- Trash to Treasure
- An annual end-of-year program where students donate unwanted items like futons and microwaves for reuse.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 7 Week Session 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 48 approved campus terms and 27 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.