Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session B 2026
- Summer Session C 2026
- Summer Session D 2026
- Summer Session E 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session A (Six Weeks) 2027Summer Session A 2027
- Summer Session B (Ten Weeks) 2027Summer Session B 2027
- Summer Session C (Eight Weeks) 2027Summer Session C 2027
- Summer Session F (Three Weeks) 2027Summer Session F 2027
- Summer Session D (Six Weeks) 2027Summer Session D 2027
- Summer Session E (Three Weeks) 2027Summer Session E 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Session A (Six Weeks) 2028Summer Session A 2028
- Summer Session B (Ten Weeks) 2028Summer Session B 2028
- Summer Session C (Eight Weeks) 2028Summer Session C 2028
- Summer Session F (Three Weeks) 2028Summer Session F 2028
- Summer Session D (Six Weeks) 2028Summer Session D 2028
- Summer Session E (Three Weeks) 2028Summer Session E 2028
Campus language
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A
- AFX
- A large, popular urban dance organization on campus that hosts showcase performances.
- ASUC
- Associated Students of the University of California, the primary student government body.
B
- BAMPFA
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, the university's primary arts institution.
- Bear Market
- A campus convenience store located in Unit 3 that accepts flex dollars.
- Berkeley Time
- The campus-wide convention where classes and meetings begin exactly 10 minutes after the officially listed time.
- Blackwell
- David Blackwell Hall, the university's newest and most centrally located residence hall.
- BSC
- Berkeley Student Cooperative, a student-run housing organization providing affordable co-op living.
C
- Cafe 3
- The dining hall located in the courtyard between Unit 3 and the MLK Student Union.
- Cal
- The common and preferred shorthand name for the University of California, Berkeley.
- Cal Band
- The University of California Marching Band, which performs at athletic and campus events.
- CKC
- Clark Kerr Campus, a residential complex located several blocks southeast of the main campus.
- CMAX
- Maximino Martinez Commons, a residence hall primarily serving upperclassmen and transfer students.
- Croads
- Crossroads, the largest campus dining hall located on the south side near Unit 1 and Unit 2.
- CSM
- Computer Science Mentors, a student organization that provides small-group tutoring for CS courses.
D
- Daily Cal
- The Daily Californian, the independent, student-run newspaper serving the campus and city.
- Dead Week
- The week before final exams, officially known as RRR (Reading, Review, and Recitation) week.
E
- EECS
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, a common shorthand for the major or the department.
- EECS
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, one of the largest and most prominent departments.
F
- Foothill
- A residential suite complex located on the northeast side of campus, popular among engineering and STEM students.
- Foothill
- The dining commons serving the Foothill and Stern residential complexes on the north side.
- Foothill Dining
- The dining commons serving the Foothill and Stern residence halls on the north side of campus.
- FSM
- Free Speech Movement Cafe, located in Moffitt Library, famous for its outdoor seating and late hours.
G
- GBC
- Golden Bear Cafe, a retail dining location in Sproul Plaza known for its central location.
- Go Bears
- The universal greeting, cheer, and sign-off used by students, faculty, and alumni.
- GSI
- Graduate Student Instructor; the Berkeley-specific title for a Teaching Assistant (TA).
- GSI
- Graduate Student Instructor, the campus-specific term for a Teaching Assistant (TA).
H
- Haas
- The Haas School of Business, referring to both the school and its specific student community.
- HKN
- Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) students.
I
- I-House
- International House, a residential and program center focused on cross-cultural exchange.
M
- Martinez
- Maximino Martinez Commons, a residence hall housing both sophomores and upperclassmen.
- MCB
- Molecular and Cell Biology, one of the largest and most popular undergraduate majors.
O
- OCF
- Open Computing Facility, a student-run organization providing free printing and computing services.
- Oski
- The official costumed mascot of UC Berkeley, known for his unique and somewhat mysterious appearance.
R
- RSF
- Recreational Sports Facility, the main campus gym and fitness center.
S
- SAAS
- Statistics Undergraduate Student Association, a large student organization for data science and statistics enthusiasts.
- SLC
- Student Learning Center, the primary hub for tutoring, writing support, and academic success services.
- Southside
- The high-density student neighborhood located directly south of the campus, centered around Telegraph Avenue.
- Stanfurd
- A common intentional misspelling of Stanford University used by Berkeley students to show rivalry.
- Stern
- Stern Hall, the only all-female residence hall on campus.
- SWE
- Society of Women Engineers, a professional organization supporting women in engineering fields.
T
- TBP
- Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society.
- Tele
- Telegraph Avenue, the historic street leading to Sather Gate known for shops, street vendors, and food.
- The Big Game
- The annual football game and rivalry week between UC Berkeley and Stanford University.
- The Campanile
- Sather Tower, the iconic 307-foot clock and bell tower at the center of campus.
- The Den
- A campus eatery and Peet's Coffee location attached to the Crossroads dining hall.
- The Glade
- Memorial Glade, the large central lawn in front of Doe Library where students relax and study.
- The Units
- The primary high-rise dormitory complexes (Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3) located on the south side of campus.
U
- Unit 1
- The high-rise residence hall complex located at 2650 Durant Avenue.
- Unit 1/2/3
- The primary high-rise residence hall complexes located on the south side of campus near Telegraph Avenue.
- Unit 2
- The high-rise residence hall complex located at 2650 Haste Street.
- Unit 3
- The high-rise residence hall complex located at 2400 Durant Avenue.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AirBears2
- The primary secure Wi-Fi network used by students and faculty across the campus.
- bCourses
- The campus-wide online learning management system (Canvas) used for course materials and assignments.
- Bear Transit
- The university-operated shuttle bus system that connects campus buildings, parking lots, and the BART station.
- BearWalk
- A night safety service provided by UCPD that offers walking escorts to students and staff.
- Berkeley Time
- The campus-wide convention where classes and meetings begin exactly 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- cafe_3
- Cafe 3
- Cal 1 Card
- The official university identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- CalCentral
- The primary online portal for students to manage enrollment, financial aid, and academic records.
- clark_kerr_dining_commons
- Clark Kerr Dining Commons
- Class Pass
- The AC Transit bus pass benefit provided to students via their Cal 1 Card for free local transit.
- Clipper
- The transit card used to access AC Transit buses (free for students) and the BART train system.
- Clipper Card
- The transit card provided to students that allows for unlimited rides on AC Transit buses.
- Cory
- Cory Hall, the main building for the Electrical Engineering department.
- crossroads
- Crossroads
- Doe
- Doe Memorial Library, the historic main library known for its quiet North Reading Room.
- Dwinelle
- Dwinelle Hall, a massive academic building notorious for its confusing layout and room numbering.
- Evans
- Evans Hall, a brutalist building housing math and statistics, often cited for its aesthetic contrast to the campus.
- foothill
- Foothill
- Main Stacks
- The Gardner Main Stacks, a massive underground library located beneath Doe and Moffitt libraries.
- MLK
- The Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union, the hub for student organizations and services.
- Moffitt
- Moffitt Library, the undergraduate-focused library known for its 24-hour floors and social atmosphere.
- Night Safety Shuttle
- A free shuttle service that runs fixed routes around the campus and residential areas after dark.
- Phase 1
- The first window of course enrollment where students are limited to a maximum of 13.5 units.
- qualcomm_caf
- Qualcomm Café
- RSF
- Recreational Sports Facility, the primary campus gym and fitness center.
- RSF
- Recreational Sports Facility, the primary campus gym and fitness center.
- Soda
- Soda Hall, the primary building for the Computer Science division on the north side of campus.
- Tang Center
- The University Health Services building where students go for medical appointments and counseling.
- The Campanile
- The common name for Sather Tower, the iconic clock and bell tower at the center of campus.
- VLSB
- Valley Life Sciences Building, one of the largest academic buildings on campus housing biology departments.
- Wurster
- Wurster Hall, the brutalist-style building housing the College of Environmental Design.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 51 approved campus terms and 31 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.