Academic calendar
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Winter Quarter 2027
- Spring Quarter 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer 10-Week Session 2027Summer Session 10-Week 2027Summer Session 10WK 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
- Fall Quarter 2027
- Winter Quarter 2028
- Spring Quarter 2028
- Summer Session I 2028
- Summer Session 10-Week 2028Summer Session 10WK 2028
- Summer Session II 2028
Campus language
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A
- ACC
- American Campus Communities, the private company that manages several on-campus apartment complexes.
- AGS
- Associated Graduate Students; the representative body for graduate students.
- Aldrich Park
- The large circular park in the center of campus, surrounded by Ring Road.
- ASUCI
- Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine; the undergraduate student government.
- AV
- Arroyo Vista, a housing community consisting of themed and Greek life houses.
B
- BC's
- BC's Cavern Food Court, a dining area located in the lower level of the Student Center.
- Brandy
- Brandywine, the primary dining hall located in Middle Earth.
- Brandywine
- The primary dining hall located in the Middle Earth housing community.
C
- Camino
- Camino del Sol, an ACC-managed apartment community often called 'CDS'.
- CARE
- Campus Assault Resources and Education, providing support and prevention services.
- CDS
- Camino del Sol, an undergraduate apartment community known for its lodge-style amenities.
K
- KUCI
- The campus radio station broadcasting at 88.9 FM.
M
- Mesa
- Mesa Court, one of the two primary freshman housing communities.
- Middle
- Middle Earth, a freshman housing community themed after Lord of the Rings.
P
- PDS
- Puerta del Sol, an apartment community primarily for upperclassmen and graduates.
- Petr
- An unofficial mascot (Petr the Anteater) associated with surprise sticker drops on campus.
- Pippin
- A former dining hall in Mesa Court, now used as a study and community space.
- Puerta
- Puerta del Sol, an ACC-managed apartment community located near the campus core.
- Puo
- Puerta del Sol, an ACC apartment complex typically housing graduate and upperclassman students.
R
- Ring Road
- The 1-mile circular pedestrian path that connects all the major academic schools.
S
- SPOP
- Student Parent Orientation Program, the mandatory orientation for incoming freshmen.
- Swag Man
- A local legend known for walking around campus and UTC in a distinctive outfit and gait.
T
- The Anteatery
- The primary dining hall located in the Mesa Court housing community.
- The Bridge
- The pedestrian bridge connecting the main campus to the University Town Center (UTC).
- The Circle
- A common reference to Aldrich Park, the circular green space at the center of the campus.
- The Hill
- The campus bookstore and retail hub which includes various food options.
- The Pub
- The Anthill Pub & Grille, a popular on-campus spot for food and drinks in the Student Center.
- Towers
- The high-rise residential buildings within Mesa Court (Mariposa, Caballo, etc.).
U
- UTC
- University Town Center, the shopping and dining area located directly across the bridge from campus.
- UTC
- University Town Center, the off-campus shopping center across the bridge known for popular student eateries.
V
- VDC
- Vista del Campo, an upperclassman apartment complex managed by ACC.
- VDCN
- Vista del Campo Norte, an upperclassman apartment complex managed by ACC.
W
- Week 0
- The first week of the fall quarter featuring orientation and 'Welcome Week' events before instruction begins.
Z
- Zot
- The campus battle cry and the sound an anteater supposedly makes.
- Zot N Go
- Small convenience stores located across campus for quick snacks and drinks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ALP
- Anteater Learning Pavilion, a major hub for active learning and lectures.
- Anteater Express
- The campus shuttle bus system that connects housing and nearby areas to the main campus.
- BCSC
- Baykh Center for Student Care, often used for health and wellness services.
- brandywine
- Brandywine
- BS3
- Biological Sciences III, a major research and lecture facility in the BioSci quad.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where professors post course materials and assignments.
- DBH
- Donald Bren Hall, the main building for the School of Information and Computer Sciences.
- DegreeWorks
- The official web-based tool for tracking progress toward degree completion.
- ELH
- Engineering Lecture Hall, a primary site for engineering and STEM-related courses.
- MSTB
- Multipurpose Science and Technology Building, often used for labs and testing.
- RH
- Rowland Hall, a central building for physical sciences named after F. Sherwood Rowland.
- SSH
- Social Science Hall, part of the Social Science complex near the center of campus.
- SSL
- Social Science Lecture hall, a large circular lecture building.
- SSLH
- Social Science Lecture Hall, a frequent location for large introductory GE classes.
- the_anteatery
- The Anteatery
- Wayzgoose
- The annual medieval-themed festival held in Aldrich Park during the Celebrate UCI open house.
- WebReg
- The online system used by students to enroll in and drop classes.
- ZotBill
- The online system for viewing and paying tuition and campus fees.
- ZotCard
- The official UCI student identification card used for meals, building access, and library services.
- ZotPass
- A digital pass or ID used for entry into campus events and facilities.
- ZotPortal
- The central web dashboard for accessing grades, financial aid, and campus apps.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 35 approved campus terms and 21 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.