Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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B
- Bobcats
- The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to the student body.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent cultural and advocacy organization on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- Cascia
- Cascia Hall, a residence hall primarily housing upperclassmen and student-athletes.
D
- Donnellon
- Donnellon Hall, a freshman residence hall located near the center of campus.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated within the library or student center area.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a common student-athlete religious organization.
M
- MDR
- The Main Dining Room, the primary buffet-style cafeteria on campus.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
- STU
- The universal shorthand and spoken name for St. Thomas University.
- Sullivan
- Sullivan Hall, a residence hall typically reserved for upperclassmen.
T
- The Rat
- The Rathskeller, a casual dining and social hub located in the Student Center.
V
- Villanova
- Villanova Hall, one of the main residence halls for first-year students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Auditions-SERRANO
- Bobcat Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- bobcat_caf_main_level
- Bobcat Café (Main Level)
- bobcat_caf_upper_level
- Bobcat Café (Upper Level)
- bobcat_strikes
- Bobcat Strikes
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
- Carnival
- The Carnival Cruise Lines Science and Technology Building, housing labs and science classrooms.
- Kennedy
- Kennedy Hall, an administrative and academic building.
- law_school_cafe_starbucks
- Law School Cafe (Starbucks)
- Mimran
- Mimran Hall, a primary academic building for various departments.
- MyBobcat
- The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial aid information.
- STU Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or closures.
- The Convo
- The Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness, often referred to as the Convocation Center or gym.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 11, 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.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.