Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 1st Half (D) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026Summer Semester 2026 Flex Session (F)
- Summer Semester 2026 Second Half Session (E)Summer Semester 2026 Second Half Session (Session E)
- Summer Semester 2026 Summer B (B)Summer Semester 2026 Summer B (Session B)
- Fall Semester 2026 1st Half (D)Fall Semester 2026 1st Half (D) SessionFall Semester 2026 1st Half SessionFall Semester 2026 1st Half Session (D)Fall Semester 2026 First Half Session (Session D)Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026 Full (1)Fall Semester 2026 Full (1) Session
- Fall Semester 2026Fall Semester 2026 Flex (F)Fall Semester 2026 Flex Session (F)
- Fall Semester 2026 2nd Half (E)Fall Semester 2026 2nd Half (E) SessionFall Semester 2026 2nd Half SessionFall Semester 2026 2nd Half Session (E)Fall Semester 2026 Second Half Session (Session E)
- Spring Semester 2027 1st Half (D)Spring Semester 2027 1st Half (D) SessionSpring Semester 2027 1st Half SessionSpring Semester 2027 1st Half Session (D)Spring Semester 2027 First Half Session (Session D)
- Spring Semester 2027 Full (1)Spring Semester 2027 Full (1) Session
- Spring Semester 2027Spring Semester 2027 Flex (F)Spring Semester 2027 Flex Session (F)
- Spring Semester 2027 2nd Half (E)Spring Semester 2027 2nd Half (E) SessionSpring Semester 2027 2nd Half SessionSpring Semester 2027 2nd Half Session (E)Spring Semester 2027 Second Half Session (Session E)
- Maymester 2027Maymester 2027 (M)Summer Semester 2027 MaymesterSummer Semester 2027 Maymester (M)Summer Semester 2027 Maymester (M) Session
- Summer Semester 2027 1st Half (D)Summer Semester 2027 1st Half (D) SessionSummer Semester 2027 1st Half SessionSummer Semester 2027 1st Half Session (D)Summer Semester 2027 First Half Session (Session D)
- Summer Semester 2027Summer Semester 2027 Flex (F)Summer Semester 2027 Flex Session (F)Summer Semester 2027 Full (1)Summer Semester 2027 Full (1) Session
- Summer A 2027Summer A 2027 (A)Summer Semester 2027 Summer ASummer Semester 2027 Summer A (A)Summer Semester 2027 Summer A (A) SessionSummer Semester 2027 Summer A Session (A)
- Summer Semester 2027 2nd Half (E)Summer Semester 2027 2nd Half (E) SessionSummer Semester 2027 2nd Half SessionSummer Semester 2027 2nd Half Session (E)Summer Semester 2027 Second Half Session (Session E)
- Summer B 2027Summer B 2027 (B)Summer Semester 2027 Summer BSummer Semester 2027 Summer B (B)Summer Semester 2027 Summer B (B) SessionSummer Semester 2027 Summer B Session (B)
- Fall Semester 2027 1st Half (D)Fall Semester 2027 1st Half (D) SessionFall Semester 2027 1st Half SessionFall Semester 2027 1st Half Session (D)
- Fall Semester 2027 Full (1)Fall Semester 2027 Full (1) Session
- Fall Semester 2027Fall Semester 2027 Flex (F)Fall Semester 2027 Flex Session (F)
- Fall Semester 2027 2nd Half (E)Fall Semester 2027 2nd Half (E) SessionFall Semester 2027 2nd Half SessionFall Semester 2027 2nd Half Session (E)
- Spring Semester 2028 1st Half (D)Spring Semester 2028 1st Half (D) SessionSpring Semester 2028 1st Half SessionSpring Semester 2028 1st Half Session (D)
- Spring Semester 2028 Full (1)Spring Semester 2028 Full (1) Session
- Spring Semester 2028Spring Semester 2028 Flex (F)Spring Semester 2028 Flex Session (F)
- Spring Semester 2028 2nd Half (E)Spring Semester 2028 2nd Half (E) SessionSpring Semester 2028 2nd Half SessionSpring Semester 2028 2nd Half Session (E)
- Maymester 2028Maymester 2028 (M)Summer Semester 2028 MaymesterSummer Semester 2028 Maymester (M)Summer Semester 2028 Maymester (M) Session
- Summer Semester 2028 1st Half (D)Summer Semester 2028 1st Half (D) SessionSummer Semester 2028 1st Half SessionSummer Semester 2028 1st Half Session (D)
- Summer Semester 2028Summer Semester 2028 Flex (F)Summer Semester 2028 Flex Session (F)Summer Semester 2028 Full (1)Summer Semester 2028 Full (1) Session
- Summer A 2028Summer A 2028 (A)Summer Semester 2028 Summer ASummer Semester 2028 Summer A (A)Summer Semester 2028 Summer A (A) SessionSummer Semester 2028 Summer A Session (A)
- Summer Semester 2028 2nd Half (E)Summer Semester 2028 2nd Half (E) SessionSummer Semester 2028 2nd Half SessionSummer Semester 2028 2nd Half Session (E)
- Summer B 2028Summer B 2028 (B)Summer Semester 2028 Summer BSummer Semester 2028 Summer B (B)Summer Semester 2028 Summer B (B) SessionSummer Semester 2028 Summer B Session (B)
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B
- BCC
- Bearcat Card, the student ID used to spend 'Bearcat Bucks' at various campus and local vendors.
- Bearcat
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any University of Cincinnati student.
- Bearcat Bucks
- A flexible spending account on the student ID card used for laundry and local restaurants.
- Bearcat Cafe
- A popular retail dining location in the Health Sciences Building.
- Bearcat Card
- The student ID card used to spend 'Bearcat Bucks' and meal swipes.
- Bearcat Friday
- The weekly tradition where students, faculty, and staff wear UC colors (red and black).
C
- Cal
- Calhoun Hall, a high-rise traditional residence hall located near the stadium.
- Calhoun
- Calhoun Hall, a large traditional-style residence hall located next to Siddall.
- Catskeller
- The pub and game room located in the basement of TUC that accepts Bearcat Bucks.
- CC
- CenterCourt, the main dining hall located in the Campus Recreation Center.
- CCM
- The College-Conservatory of Music, one of the highest-ranked performing arts schools.
- CEAS
- College of Engineering and Applied Science, often used to refer to its specific student organizations.
- CEAS Tribunal
- The student government body specifically for the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
- CECH
- The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services.
- CenterCourt
- The primary dining hall located within the Campus Recreation Center (CRC).
- Clifton
- The neighborhood surrounding the university, often used interchangeably with the campus area.
- Clifton Heights
- The neighborhood immediately surrounding the university, often just called 'Clifton'.
- CPC
- College Panhellenic Council, the governing body for social sororities on campus.
- CPH
- Collegiate Panhellenic Council, the governing body for campus sororities.
- CRC
- Campus Recreation Center Housing, located directly above the gym and dining hall.
D
- DAAP
- The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, often used to refer to the building itself.
- Dabney
- Dabney Hall, a traditional residence hall known for being one of the most social but older dorms.
- Daniels
- Daniels Hall, a traditional-style dorm frequently cited as the most social freshman housing option.
- Dining Center
- Often refers specifically to the newer dining facility in the Marian Spencer Hall area.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can only be used at on-campus food vendors.
- Down the Drive
- A reference to the entrance of Nippert Stadium and the pre-game team walk.
- Down the hill
- Refers to the Medical Campus or UC Health area, which is physically lower in elevation than the main Uptown campus.
F
- Flex
- Flex Dollars, a currency included in meal plans used at retail food locations like Starbucks or Chick-fil-A.
- Flex Dollars
- Dining credits included with meal plans that can be used at retail food locations on campus.
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, the collective term for Greek organizations on campus.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for campus fraternities.
L
- LCOB
- The Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
M
- Main Street
- The central pedestrian thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the Uptown campus.
- MainStreet
- The central pedestrian walkway that connects the major buildings and hubs of the campus.
- MarketPointe
- The dining hall located on the east side of campus near the Siddall and Calhoun dorms.
- Meal Exchange
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall swipe for a set meal at retail locations like Chick-fil-A.
- Meal Plan Dollars
- Currency included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail food locations.
- Meal Swipes
- The standard currency for entry into all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
- Morgens
- Morgens Hall, one of the high-rise glass-walled apartment-style dorms.
- MP
- MarketPointe, the dining center located on the east side of campus near Calhoun Hall.
N
- Nippert
- Nippert Stadium, the football stadium located in the center of campus that remains open for student use.
O
- OTG
- On-The-Go, the quick-service meal swipe locations for students in a hurry.
P
- PAC
- Programs and Activities Council, the student-led group that plans major campus events like concerts.
R
- RallyCats
- RallyCats on Board, the official student spirit and cheering section for Bearcat athletics.
- RAPP
- Racial Awareness Program, a long-standing social justice and inclusion initiative.
- RHA
- Resident Hall Association, the representative body for students living in campus housing.
- ROAR
- The student tour guide organization (ROAR Guides).
- ROB
- RallyCats, the official student spirit group for UC athletics.
- ROTC
- The Bearcat Battalion, referring to the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps on campus.
- RUCKUS
- The official student section and spirit group for UC athletics.
S
- SAB
- Student Alumni Board, an organization focused on connecting current students with alumni.
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the primary programming board for campus events.
- SALD
- Student Activities & Leadership Development, the office that oversees student organizations and events.
- Scioto
- Scioto Hall, the twin high-rise to Morgens Hall.
- SG
- Student Government, the representative body for the UC student population.
- Short Vine
- A popular street in Corryville known for its bars, restaurants, and nightlife.
- Sid
- Siddall Hall, a high-rise traditional residence hall.
- Siddall
- Siddall Hall, a traditional-style high-rise residence hall on the south side of campus.
- Sigma Sigma
- Refers to the Sigma Sigma Commons or the Sigma Sigma tower, a central gathering spot on campus.
- SSLC
- The Steger Student Life Center, which houses various food options like Chick-fil-A.
- Stadium View
- The dining area located within the Nippert Stadium concourse area.
- StadiumView
- The dining hall located in the Jefferson Complex overlooking Nippert Stadium.
- Starships
- The autonomous white delivery robots that transport food across campus.
- Stratford
- Stratford Heights, a suite-style housing complex located across Clifton Avenue.
- SV
- StadiumView, a dining location overlooking Nippert Stadium.
T
- The Arch
- The Baldwin Hall archway, a popular meeting spot for engineering students.
- The Bearcat
- The university mascot, but also used as a collective term for any UC student.
- The Bubble
- The enclosed practice facility, often used as a landmark for the athletic side of campus.
- The Deacon
- A large, popular off-campus student apartment complex frequently treated as a de facto dorm.
- The Food Court
- The collection of retail dining options (like Chick-fil-A) located in TUC.
- The Grid
- The residential neighborhood south of campus where many students live in off-campus housing.
- The Hub
- The Hub at Cincinnati, a major off-campus student apartment building.
- The Nasty D
- A common student nickname for Dabney Hall, often used due to its age and lack of air conditioning in older sections.
- The Nati
- A common shorthand for the city of Cincinnati used in student social circles.
- The Nipp
- A nickname for Nippert Stadium, the university's football stadium located in the center of campus.
- The Nippert
- Nippert Stadium, the historic football stadium located in the center of campus.
- The Rec
- The Campus Recreation Center, the primary gym and fitness facility.
- The Shoe
- Fifth Third Arena, the home of Bearcats basketball (sometimes used, though less common than Nippert).
- The Strat
- Stratford Heights, a complex of smaller, house-style dorm buildings located across Clifton Avenue.
- The Towers
- Collective name for the Siddall and Calhoun high-rise residence halls.
- The U
- U-Square @ The Loop, university-affiliated apartments located on Calhoun Street.
- TUC Food Court
- The retail dining area located on the second floor of the Tangeman University Center.
U
- U-Square
- University Square, an apartment-style housing complex located on the edge of campus.
- UCPD
- University of Cincinnati Police Department.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 60W
- 60 West Charlton, a building often used for administrative offices and some classes.
- Baldwin
- Baldwin Hall, the primary hub for the College of Engineering.
- Bearcat Bucks
- A debit-like account on the student ID that can be used at both on-campus and select off-campus retailers.
- Bearcat Card
- The multi-purpose student ID used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Bearcat Tracker
- The real-time GPS tracking system and app used to monitor the location of campus shuttles.
- Braunstein
- Braunstein Hall, a common location for general education and science lectures.
- BTS
- Bearcat Transportation System, the university's shuttle bus network that runs between campuses and local neighborhoods.
- Canopy
- The university's central web portal used to access Canvas, email, and other digital tools.
- Canvas
- The web-based learning management system where professors post assignments and grades.
- Catalyst
- The student information system used for registering for classes and checking grades.
- CCM
- The College-Conservatory of Music, referring to the cluster of performance and practice buildings.
- centercourt
- CenterCourt
- CRC
- The Campus Recreation Center, which houses the gym, a pool, and a residence hall.
- Crosley
- Crosley Tower, a massive brutalist concrete building known for its unique shape and lab spaces.
- DAAP
- The Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning building, famous for its complex zig-zag architecture.
- DoubleMap
- The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles.
- ERC
- Engineering Research Center, known for its distinctive 'piston' shape.
- Fifth Third
- Fifth Third Arena, the home venue for Bearcats basketball.
- Langsam
- Walter C. Langsam Library, the university's main research library.
- LCOB
- Lindner College of Business, the modern building housing the business school.
- Lindner
- Carl H. Lindner Hall, the modern home of the Lindner College of Business.
- M-number
- The unique student identification number (starting with 'M') used for all official records.
- MainStreet
- The central pedestrian thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the Uptown campus.
- marketpointe
- MarketPointe
- NightRide
- A free nighttime shuttle service provided by the university for safe transportation around campus.
- Nippert
- Nippert Stadium, the historic football stadium located in the center of campus.
- Old Chem
- The Old Chemistry building, a historic structure on the main quad.
- on_the_green
- On The Green
- One Stop
- The centralized service center in University Pavilion for registration, billing, and records.
- OneStop
- The central service center for handling registration, financial aid, and billing issues.
- Reading Days
- Designated days before final exams with no classes, intended for studying
- Rhodes
- Rhodes Hall, a primary building for the College of Engineering.
- StarRez
- The portal used specifically for housing applications and roommate selection.
- Starship
- The autonomous delivery robots used to bring food from campus vendors to students.
- Steger
- Steger Student Life Center, a narrow building housing many student organization offices.
- Swift
- Swift Hall, home to the University Honors Program and various classrooms.
- The Hub
- The centralized student service center in TUC for registrar and financial aid assistance.
- TransLoc
- The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles.
- TripShot
- The mobile app used by students to track campus shuttles in real-time.
- TUC
- Tangeman University Center, the main student union building.
- UC Metro
- The program providing students with discounted or free access to the city's Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) buses.
- UC Shuttle
- The campus bus system that runs various routes between the main, medical, and satellite campuses.
- UCID
- The physical student identification card and the associated M-number used for all official university business.
- VP
- University Pavilion, the building housing 'One Stop' student services.
- Zimmer
- Zimmer Auditorium, a large lecture hall frequently used for introductory courses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 1st Half (D) runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 84 approved campus terms and 45 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.