Academic calendar
Fall 2026 SoPA Fall I 8-Week Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Program of NursingProgram of Nursing Summer 2026
- SoPA Full SummerSoPA Full Summer 2026
- NTC Late SummerNTC Late Summer 2026
- SoPA Late Summer 2026Summer 2026 Late Summer Term
- Fall 2026 SoPA Fall I 8-Week TermSchool of Professional Advancement Fall I 8-Week Term 2026SoPA Fall I 8-Week TermSoPA Fall I 8-Week Term 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 Newcomb-Tulane CollegeFall 2026 School of Professional Advancement Full TermSoPA Fall 2026 Full Term
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Program of Nursing
- Fall 2026 SoPA Fall II 8-Week TermSchool of Professional Advancement Fall II 8-Week Term 2026SoPA Fall II 8-Week TermSoPA Fall II 8-Week Term 2026
- School of Professional Advancement Spring I 8-Week Term 2027SoPA Spring I 8-Week TermSoPA Spring I 8-Week Term 2027Spring 2027 SoPA Spring I 8-Week Term
- Spring 2027 Program of Nursing
- SoPA Spring 2027 Full TermSpring 2027 Newcomb-Tulane CollegeSpring 2027 School of Professional Advancement Full Term
- Spring 2027
- School of Professional Advancement Spring II 8-Week Term 2027SoPA Spring II 8-Week TermSoPA Spring II 8-Week Term 2027Spring 2027 SoPA Spring II 8-Week Term
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028
Campus language
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A
- Aron
- Aron Residences, an apartment-style housing complex for upperclassmen located on the edge of campus.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the overarching student government organization.
B
- Bead Tree
- A specific tree on campus near the library where students throw Mardi Gras beads year-round.
- Boot Pizza
- Refers to the late-night pizza window (Dough Bowl) located next to The Boot bar.
- Bruff
- A legacy term for the old dining hall, often used to refer to the area or the former dining experience.
- Butler
- Butler Hall, a residence hall often associated with honors housing.
C
- CA
- Community Assistant, the Tulane-specific title for a Resident Assistant (RA).
- CACTUS
- Community Action Council of Tulane University Students, the oldest service organization on campus.
- City Diner
- A late-night dining option located within the LBC known for its 'Big As Yo' Face' pancakes.
- Crawfest
- The massive annual student-run music and crawfish festival held on the campus quads.
D
- DeLa
- Décou-Labat Residences, an upperclassman apartment-style dorm formerly known as Willow.
G
- Green Wave Grille
- The athletic-focused dining hall located in Yulman Stadium.
- Greenie
- Greenbaum Residential College, a modern residence hall located near the center of campus.
H
- Hillel's
- Hillel's Kitchen, a popular dining spot known for its fresh food and kosher options.
- HK
- Hillel's Kitchen, a popular off-campus dining option (kosher) that accepts Tulane dining funds.
- Hoco
- Short for Homecoming, a major week of events and alumni return.
- Hullabaloo
- The name of the student newspaper and a signature chant in the school's fight song.
- Hulls
- Short for The Tulane Hullabaloo, the university's student-run newspaper.
I
- Irby
- Irby Hall, a suite-style residence hall mirroring Phelps Hall.
J
- JL
- Josephine Louise Hall, an all-female residence hall.
- JOLO
- A common shorthand for Josephine Louise Hall.
L
- LBC
- The food court area located within the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life.
- LBC Food Court
- The collection of retail dining options (like Star Ginger or Alibi) in the student center.
- Luff
- The Orleans Room at Loyola University, where Tulane students frequently use their meal swipes.
M
- Mardi Gras Break
- The official university holiday period during the peak of the New Orleans Carnival season.
- Mo
- Monroe Hall, a 12-story freshman residence hall known for its social atmosphere and panoramic views.
- Monroe
- Monroe Hall, one of the large freshman residence halls.
N
- Neutral Ground
- The New Orleans term for the grassy median in the middle of a street.
- NOLA
- Common shorthand for New Orleans, used frequently in campus communications.
- NOLA Buck$
- Currency on the Splash Card that can be used at participating off-campus restaurants.
- NOLA Bucks
- A portion of the meal plan that can be used at participating off-campus restaurants in New Orleans.
- NolaBucks
- Funds on the Splash Card that can be used at participating off-campus restaurants and vendors.
O
- OE
- Orientation Events or Orientation Leaders, often used during 'Hullabaloo Hello' freshman orientation.
- OTC
- Old Town Collective, a student arts and music organization.
P
- Phelps
- Phelps Hall, a suite-style residence hall typically housing sophomores.
- Phelps and Irby
- Suite-style residence halls located on the main academic quad.
- Phelps/Irby
- The twin residence halls located on the McAlister Quad.
- PJ's
- PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, which has multiple locations across campus.
- Provisions
- Provisions on the Thirtieth Parallel, the on-campus convenience store and market.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in campus housing.
- Roll Wave
- The universal campus cheer and greeting used by students and alumni.
S
- Sharp
- Sharp Hall, a prominent freshman residence hall often paired with Monroe.
- Sharp and Monroe
- The 'Freshman Towers,' two identical high-rise dorms housing the majority of the freshman class.
- Sharp/Monroe
- The two large, identical freshman residence towers that house a significant portion of the first-year class.
T
- TEMS
- Tulane Emergency Medical Service, a student-run volunteer ambulance service.
- The Bead Tree
- A tree on campus where students traditionally throw Mardi Gras beads.
- The Boot
- A famous bar located at the corner of Broadway and Zimple, often used as a landmark.
- The Boot
- While a bar, it is the primary landmark for the off-campus housing area and freshman social life.
- The Boot Circle
- The intersection near The Boot bar, often used as a pickup/drop-off point for rideshares.
- The Bubble
- The tendency for students to stay within the campus and immediate Uptown area.
- The Commons
- The primary multi-floor dining hall on campus.
- The Dirty Monroe
- A common student nickname for Monroe Hall, referencing its reputation as a high-density, social freshman dorm.
- The Fly
- A popular waterfront park area in Audubon Park behind the zoo where students gather.
- The Hullabaloo
- The name of the student-run newspaper.
- The LBC
- The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, which houses the food court and various retail dining options.
- The LBC Food Court
- The central hub for retail dining options like Star Ginger and Alibi.
- The Palms
- A popular bar and social spot located near The Boot.
- The Rat
- Der Rathskeller, a food court and social hub located in the basement of the LBC.
- The Rathskeller
- Often called 'The Rat,' the basement level of the LBC housing dining options like City Diner.
- The Towers
- Collective term for Sharp and Monroe Halls, the large freshman dorms.
- The Willow
- A popular student bar located on Willow Street.
- TIDES
- Tulane Interdisciplinary Experience Seminar, a mandatory one-credit course for all first-year students.
- TUA
- Tulane Undergraduate Assembly, the primary student government body that replaced USG in 2022.
- TUCP
- Tulane University Campus Programming, the student organization that plans concerts and events.
- Tulanians
- The demonym for students attending Tulane University.
- TUPD
- Tulane University Police Department.
- TUPHE
- Tulane University Peer Health Educators, students trained to promote wellness.
- TUREC
- Tulane University Recreation, referring to the department managing gym and intramural facilities.
- TUSA
- Tulane University Student Association, the primary student government body.
- TUTV
- Tulane University Television, the student-run media and film organization.
U
- USG
- Undergraduate Student Government, the primary governing body for students.
W
- Wall
- Wall Residential College, a dorm known for its faculty-in-residence and suite-style living.
- Warren
- Warren House, a smaller residence hall often housing upperclassmen.
- Wave Buck$
- Campus currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Wave Bucks
- Tax-free funds included in meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Wave Cash
- Tax-free funds loaded onto the Splash Card for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Wavebuck$
- Campus currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Wavebucks
- Dining dollars included in meal plans for use at on-campus food vendors.
- WTUL
- The student-run progressive radio station (91.5 FM) based on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bead Tree
- A specific tree near Gibson Hall where students throw Mardi Gras beads, serving as a common meeting point.
- Devlin
- Devlin Fieldhouse, the historic arena for basketball and volleyball games.
- Dinwiddie
- Dinwiddie Hall, which houses the Anthropology department and the Middle American Research Institute.
- Gibson
- Gibson Hall, the oldest building on campus facing St. Charles Avenue, housing administration.
- Gibson
- The Gibson Online portal used by students for course registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.
- Gibson Online
- The web portal where students register for classes and manage university finances.
- Gold Zone
- A free, on-demand shuttle service providing safe transportation around the campus area at night.
- Goldie
- Shorthand for the Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex.
- Goldie
- The automated 'Goldie' chatbot and system used for student service inquiries and support.
- Goldring
- The Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex, home to the Freeman School of Business.
- Goldring
- Can refer to either the Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex or the Goldring Tennis Center.
- Goldring/Woldenberg
- The complex housing the A.B. Freeman School of Business.
- Green Wave
- The official nickname for Tulane's athletic teams and the general student identity.
- green_wave_grille
- Green Wave Grille
- Howie-T
- Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, the main campus library.
- LBC
- The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, the central student union building.
- lbc_food_court
- LBC Food Court
- McAlister
- McAlister Auditorium, the large domed venue used for major speakers and events.
- Newcomb
- Newcomb Hall, the historic center of the Newcomb College campus.
- NOLA Buck$
- Funds on the Splash Card that can be used at participating off-campus vendors and restaurants.
- NOLA Bucks
- Funds on the Splash Card that are accepted at select off-campus restaurants and vendors.
- NOLAbuck$
- Currency that can be used at select off-campus restaurants near the university.
- NolaBucks
- A credit system on the Splash Card accepted by various off-campus restaurants and vendors.
- Reading Days
- Designated study days before final exams when no classes or tests are permitted.
- Reily
- The Reily Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and pool facility.
- Richardson
- Richardson Memorial Hall, home to the Tulane School of Architecture.
- rimon_at_tulane_hillel
- Rimon at Tulane Hillel
- SafeRide
- A university-provided van service that offers safe transportation around campus and nearby neighborhoods at night.
- Splash Card
- The official Tulane University ID card used for building access and payments.
- Splash Cash
- A general debit account on the Splash Card for bookstore purchases, laundry, and vending.
- T-Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety.
- T-Line
- The shuttle bus system that transports students between the Uptown and Downtown (Medical) campuses.
- TAMS
- Tulane Account Management System, used for managing passwords and digital identity.
- Tap
- The act of using the Splash Card's contactless chip to enter buildings or pay for meals.
- TapRide
- The on-demand point-to-point shuttle service for safe transportation at night.
- The Bead Tree
- A specific tree on campus where students throw Mardi Gras beads, serving as a local landmark.
- The Boot
- A famous bar and landmark located at the edge of campus on Broadway Street.
- The Fly
- A popular waterfront park area on the Mississippi River directly behind the Audubon Zoo.
- The Goldie
- The common name for the Tulane shuttle system, specifically the Gold Line.
- The LBC
- The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, the central student union building.
- The Rat
- Der Rathskeller, a basement-level social and dining space in the LBC.
- The Reily
- The Reily Student Recreation Center, the primary campus gym and fitness facility.
- The T
- The Tulane shuttle system that provides transportation between the Uptown, Downtown, and Elmwood campuses.
- The Tap
- The act of using the Splash Card's RFID chip to enter residence halls or academic buildings.
- The TULA
- The Tulane University Line, the shuttle system connecting the uptown and downtown campuses.
- The TULine
- The university shuttle system connecting the Uptown, Downtown, and Elmwood campuses.
- The Wave Cave
- The student mail and package center located in the basement of the LBC.
- the_dining_room_at_the_malkin_sacks_commons
- The Dining Room at the Malkin Sacks Commons
- Transloc
- The mobile app used by students to track the location and arrival times of campus shuttles.
- TULine
- The university shuttle system that provides transportation between the Uptown, Downtown, and Elmwood campuses.
- Wave Mail
- The university-provided email account for all official student communications.
- Wave Transit
- The university's shuttle system providing transportation between campuses and local areas.
- Wavebuck$
- Campus currency included with meal plans for use at on-campus dining locations.
- WaveBucks
- Tax-free funds attached to a meal plan used for on-campus dining purchases.
- WaveSafe
- The official campus safety app that provides a virtual escort and emergency buttons.
- WaveSync
- The online platform used to manage student organizations and campus events.
- Yulman
- Yulman Stadium, the on-campus football stadium.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 SoPA Fall I 8-Week Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 79 approved campus terms and 57 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.