Academic calendar
Boulder 5-Week Session 1 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Session DSummer Session D 2026
- Summer 2026 Session BSummer Session B 2026
- Augmester 2026Summer 2026 Augmester
- Boulder 5-Week Session 1Boulder 5-Week Session 1 (Fall 2026)Fall 2026 Boulder 5-Week Session 1Fall 2026 Boulder 5-Wk Session 1Relevant now
- Boulder 7-Week Session 1Boulder 7-Week Session 1 (Fall 2026)Fall 2026 Boulder 7-Week Session 1Fall 2026 Boulder 7-Wk Session 1
- Fall 2026
- Boulder 5-Week Session 2Boulder 5-Week Session 2 (Fall 2026)Fall 2026 Boulder 5-Week Session 2Fall 2026 Boulder 5-Wk Session 2
- Boulder 7-Week Session 2Boulder 7-Week Session 2 (Fall 2026)Fall 2026 Boulder 7-Week Session 2Fall 2026 Boulder 7-Wk Session 2
- Fall 2026 Boulder 5-Week Session 3
- Boulder 5-Week Session 3Boulder 5-Week Session 3 (Fall 2026)Fall 2026 Boulder 5-Wk Session 3
- Winter Session 2027
- Boulder 5-Week Session 1Boulder 5-Week Session 1 (Spring 2027)Spring 2027 Boulder 5-Week Session 1Spring 2027 Boulder 5-Wk Session 1
- Boulder 7-Week Session 1Boulder 7-Week Session 1 (Spring 2027)Spring 2027 Boulder 7-Week Session 1Spring 2027 Boulder 7-Wk Session 1
- Spring 2027
- Boulder 5-Week Session 2Boulder 5-Week Session 2 (Spring 2027)Spring 2027 Boulder 5-Week Session 2Spring 2027 Boulder 5-Wk Session 2
- Boulder 7-Week Session 2Boulder 7-Week Session 2 (Spring 2027)Spring 2027 Boulder 7-Week Session 2Spring 2027 Boulder 7-Wk Session 2
- Boulder 5-Week Session 3Boulder 5-Week Session 3 (Spring 2027)Spring 2027 Boulder 5-Wk Session 3
- Spring 2027 Boulder 5-Week Session 3
- Maymester 2027Summer 2027 Maymester
- Summer 2027 Session ASummer Session A 2027
- Summer 2027 Session CSummer Session C 2027
- Summer 2027 Session DSummer Session D 2027
- Summer 2027 Session BSummer Session B 2027
- Augmester 2027Summer 2027 Augmester
- Fall 2027
- Spring 2028 Winter SessionWinter Session 2027-2028Winter Session 2028
- Spring 2028
- Maymester 2028Summer 2028 Maymester
- Summer 2028 Session ASummer Session A 2028
- Summer 2028 Session CSummer Session C 2028
- Summer 2028 Session DSummer Session D 2028
- Summer 2028 Session BSummer Session B 2028
- Augmester 2028Summer 2028 Augmester
Campus language
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A
- Alferd
- Alferd Packer Grill, the food court in the UMC named after a notorious Colorado cannibal.
- Alferd Packer
- The Alferd Packer Grill, a popular eatery located in the University Memorial Center (UMC).
B
- Baker
- Baker Hall, a centrally located residence hall often associated with high-achieving students.
- Boulder Bubble
- The phenomenon of students rarely leaving the city limits due to its self-contained culture.
- Buck
- Buckingham Hall, a residence hall within the Kittredge Complex.
- Buff Bus
- The campus shuttle system that transports students between main campus and Williams Village.
- Buffs
- The official nickname for CU Boulder students and athletic teams (Buffaloes).
C
- C4C
- The Center for Community, the primary and largest dining hall on the main campus.
- C5C
- A student nickname for the Village Center Dining at Williams Village, jokingly suggesting it is one step better than the C4C.
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services, the campus mental health resource center.
- CheyHo
- Cheyenne Arapaho Hall, a large residence hall on the south side of Farrand Field.
- CIE
- Center for International Education, supporting international students and study abroad.
- CISC
- Center for Inclusion and Social Change, providing support for underrepresented student populations.
- CSI
- Center for Student Involvement, the office that oversees student clubs and organizations.
- CUSG
- CU Student Government, the primary representative body for the student population.
D
- Darley
- Darley Towers, two high-rise residence halls located within Williams Village.
- DSB
- Distinguished Speakers Board, the student group that brings high-profile speakers to campus.
F
- Farrand
- Farrand Field, the large central green space used for sunbathing, intramural sports, and events.
- Farrand
- Farrand Hall, a central campus residence hall located directly on Farrand Field.
- Farrand Market
- A grab-and-go convenience store and food outlet located in Farrand Hall.
- Flatirons
- The iconic rock formations overlooking Boulder that serve as the backdrop for the campus.
G
- Grab-n-Go
- Quick-service food stations located in various dining halls for students in a hurry.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for many of the fraternities associated with the university.
K
- Kitt
- Kittredge, a cluster of residence halls on the southeast edge of main campus near the ponds.
L
- Libby
- Libby Hall, a residence hall known for its central location and arts-focused community.
M
- Munch Money
- A declining balance of credits included with meal plans for use at on-campus retail food outlets.
O
- OIT
- Office of Information Technology, the department responsible for campus tech support and Wi-Fi.
P
- PC
- Program Council, the student-run organization that plans concerts and campus events.
- Pearl
- Pearl Street Mall, the famous pedestrian shopping and dining area in downtown Boulder.
- Pearl Street
- The downtown pedestrian mall in Boulder, a popular destination for students off-campus.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in on-campus housing.
S
- Sewall
- Sewall Hall, the historic residence hall located on the northern edge of campus near Macky Auditorium.
- Sewall
- Sewall Dining Center, a smaller dining hall located on the northern end of campus.
- Sewall Dining
- The dining hall located within Sewall Hall, known for its traditional atmosphere.
- Sko Buffs
- A shortened version of 'Go Buffaloes,' used as a general cheer or greeting.
- Stearns
- Stearns Towers, two high-rise residence halls located within Williams Village.
- Stearns/Darley
- The 'Towers' at Williams Village, consisting of Stearns and Darley Halls.
T
- The Buff Bus
- The shuttle system that transports students between Williams Village and the main campus.
- The Buff Pool
- The buffalo-shaped swimming pool located at the Student Recreation Center.
- The Flatirons
- The iconic rock formations visible from campus that serve as a primary landmark.
- The Fountain
- The Dalton Trumbo Free Speech Fountain located outside the UMC.
- The Fox
- The Fox Theatre, a popular music venue located on The Hill.
- The Grab-n-Go
- Quick-service meal stations located in various dining halls for students to pick up pre-packaged meals.
- The Grotto
- A quick-service grab-and-go food station located on the lower level of the C4C.
- The Hill
- The residential and commercial neighborhood directly west of campus, popular for student housing and nightlife.
- The Quad
- Usually refers to Norlin Quad, the large grassy area in front of Norlin Library.
- The Quad
- The central grassy area surrounded by the Baker, Farrand, and Libby residence halls.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the main gym and fitness facility on campus.
- The Sink
- An iconic, long-standing restaurant and bar located on The Hill.
- The Towers
- Stearns and Darley Towers, the high-rise residence halls located in Williams Village.
- The Village
- The Village Dining Center, the main dining facility for students living in Williams Village.
U
- UMC
- University Memorial Center, the student union building which houses many student organizations.
V
- VC
- The Village Center Dining and Community Commons, the main dining facility for students living in Williams Village.
- Village Center
- The primary dining hall and community hub for students living in Williams Village.
- VRC
- Volunteer Resource Center, a hub for students looking for community service opportunities.
W
- Weatherford
- The Weatherford Cafe, a grab-and-go dining option located in the CASE building.
- Weathertech
- The Weathertech Cafe, a late-night dining and coffee spot in the Center for Community.
- Will Vill
- Williams Village, a residential complex located about a mile east of the main campus.
- Willo
- Willard Hall, a centrally located residence hall near the academic buildings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- alferd_packer_grill
- Alferd Packer Grill
- Atlas
- The ATLAS Institute, a building and program focused on creative technology and design.
- Buff Bus
- The free campus shuttle system that connects Williams Village to the main campus.
- Buff OneCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Buff Portal
- The centralized online dashboard where students register for classes and check financial aid.
- c4c_dining_center
- C4C Dining Center
- Campus Cash
- A debit-like account on the Buff OneCard used for laundry, printing, and some campus vendors.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system where students access course materials, assignments, and grades.
- CASE
- The Center for Academic Success and Engagement, a central hub for student services and admissions.
- center_for_community_c4c_dining_center
- Center for Community (C4C) Dining Center
- CU Clickers
- Handheld devices or apps used in large lectures for real-time participation and quizzes.
- cu_on_the_run
- CU on the Run
- Delayed Start
- The official term used when campus opening is postponed due to heavy snow or weather.
- DUAN
- Duane Physics and Astrophysics, the main building for physics classes, often recognized by its distinct tower.
- E-Center
- The Engineering Center, the massive complex housing the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
- ECCR
- The Engineering Center Classroom Wing, a common location for STEM lectures.
- EcoPass
- A transit pass included in student fees that provides unlimited rides on RTD buses and light rail.
- ENVD
- Environmental Design, the building housing the Program in Environmental Design and architecture studios.
- Fiske
- Fiske Planetarium, the campus planetarium and science education center.
- Folsom
- Folsom Field, the football stadium.
- Handshake
- The official campus platform for finding student jobs, internships, and career events.
- JILA
- The Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics building.
- Koelbel
- The Koelbel Building, which houses the Leeds School of Business.
- Late Night
- Extended dining hours offered at specific locations like the C4C or Village Center.
- libby_dining
- Libby Dining
- Macky
- Macky Auditorium, the historic concert hall and performance venue.
- Munch Money
- A declining balance account included with meal plans for use at campus retail food outlets.
- MyCUInfo
- The student web portal used for class registration, tuition payments, and official records.
- Norlin
- Norlin Library, the main and largest library on the CU Boulder campus.
- Old Main
- The oldest building on campus, currently housing the CU Heritage Center and administrative offices.
- roaming_ralphie
- Roaming Ralphie
- RTD
- The Regional Transportation District; students use their CollegePass for free access to local and regional buses.
- RTD EcoPass
- A transit pass included in student fees that provides unlimited rides on local and regional buses and light rail.
- RTD Pass
- The student transit pass providing fare-free access to local and regional buses and light rail.
- seec_cafe
- SEEC Cafe
- sewall_dining_center
- Sewall Dining Center
- The Connection
- The bowling alley, billiards, and games center located on the lower level of the UMC.
- The Hop
- A high-frequency RTD bus route that circles between campus, downtown Boulder, and 29th Street Mall.
- The Hop/Skip
- High-frequency local bus routes (HOP and SKIP) that students use to travel between campus, downtown, and North/South Boulder.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the primary facility for fitness, swimming, and intramural sports.
- The UMC
- University Memorial Center, the student union building containing the bookstore and food court.
- UMC
- University Memorial Center, the student union building containing the bookstore and food court.
- umc_market
- UMC Market
- VAC
- The Visual Arts Complex, often pronounced as 'vac' like a vacuum.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Boulder 5-Week Session 1 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 59 approved campus terms and 44 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.