Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session I 2026
- Summer 2026
- Summer Session I Alternate 6-Week 2026
- Summer Session II 2026
- Summer Session III 6-Week 2026
- Summer Session III 4-Week 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026-2027
- Winter Intersession 2026-27
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Winter Intersession 2027-2028
- Spring Semester 2028
Campus language
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A
- ASO
- ASUI Affiliated Student Organization, an undergraduate club officially recognized and funded by student government.
- ASUI
- Associated Students of the University of Idaho, the undergraduate student government.
B
- Bob's
- The legacy name for the main dining hall in Wallace (formerly Bob's Place), still frequently used by upperclassmen and alumni.
C
- CCE
- Center for Community Engagement, which coordinates volunteer and service-learning opportunities.
- CDAR
- Center for Disability Access and Resources, providing accommodations and support services for students.
D
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail food locations.
- DSI
- Department of Student Involvement, the hub for clubs, leadership programs, and campus activities.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated on the first floor of the ISUB.
G
- Game Day
- Refers specifically to home football games at the Kibbie Dome, often involving tailgating in the parking lots.
- Go Vandals
- The universal greeting, cheer, and sign-off used by the campus community.
- GPSA
- Graduate and Professional Student Association, representing the interests of graduate students.
H
- Hello Walk
- The historic walkway leading to the Admin Building where tradition encourages students to greet one another.
- HRL
- Housing and Residence Life, the department managing all on-campus dorms and apartments.
I
- IFC
- Interfraternity Council, the governing body for the university's men's Greek chapters.
- ISUB Food Court
- The dining area in the Idaho Student Union Building featuring vendors like Chick-fil-A and Qdoba.
J
- J-Mac
- A common student shorthand for McConnell Hall, often used by residents to refer to their specific wing or the building as a whole.
- Joe Vandal
- The university's costumed mascot, a bearded Vandal warrior.
- Joe's
- Joe's Cheesy Grill, a popular food court option in the ISUB known for grilled cheese.
K
- KUOI
- The student-run radio station (89.3 FM) based on campus.
L
- LLCs
- The Living Learning Communities, a cluster of themed suite-style residence halls.
M
- McConnell
- McConnell Hall, a residence hall typically reserved for students aged 21 and older or of sophomore standing.
- Mos-co
- The correct local pronunciation of the city (Moscow); saying 'Mos-cow' (like the animal) marks one as an outsider.
- Mos-koh
- The specific local pronunciation of Moscow (ending in 'go' sound, not 'cow').
- Moscow
- The city name, which locals and students strictly pronounce as 'Moss-koh' (rhymes with go).
- Moss-ko
- The correct local pronunciation of the city (Moscow, Idaho), rhyming with 'go' rather than 'cow'.
P
- PHC
- Panhellenic Council, the governing body for campus sororities.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in on-campus housing.
- RSO
- Recognized Student Organization, a club not directly affiliated with ASUI (e.g., graduate or sports clubs).
S
- SAA
- Student Alumni Association, an organization connecting current students with alumni.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the student-led group that plans concerts, movies, and campus events.
- Steel
- Steel House, a women's cooperative scholarship residence.
- Steel House
- A women's cooperative residence hall known for its community-based living and shared chores.
T
- The Arb
- The University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a popular spot for walking and studying.
- The Eatery
- A dining location in the ISUB offering various food stations and rotating menus.
- The Food Court
- The retail dining area on the ground floor of the ISUB featuring brands like Chick-fil-A and Qdoba.
- The Grid
- A convenience store located in the Living Learning Communities (LLC) area for snacks and essentials.
- The Hello Walk
- The historic pathway leading to the Admin Building where tradition encourages greeting everyone you pass.
- The Hub
- The primary residential dining hall located in the Wallace Residence Center.
- The ISUB
- The food court and retail dining options located inside the Idaho Student Union Building.
- The ISUB Food Court
- The dining area in the Idaho Student Union Building featuring vendors like Chick-fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
- The LLCs
- Living Learning Communities, a series of smaller, themed residence hall buildings.
- The Market
- Convenience stores located in the ISUB and the LLCs for snacks and quick meals.
- The Palouse
- The surrounding geographic region characterized by rolling loess hills.
- The Perch
- A convenience store and casual dining spot located within the Wallace Residence Center.
- The SUB
- The former name of the Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB), still used by some older students or alumni.
- The Tower
- Theophilus Tower, the 11-story residence hall and tallest building on campus.
- The Towers
- Theophilus Tower, the tallest residence hall on campus primarily for first-year students.
V
- Vandal
- The official nickname for a University of Idaho student, athlete, or alum.
- Vandal Bucks
- A declining balance currency included with meal plans for use at on-campus retail food locations.
- Vandal Cash
- A debit-like account on the VandalCard used for laundry, printing, and food across campus.
- Vandal Dollars
- Currency loaded onto a VandalCard that can be used at any campus dining location and some off-campus partners.
- Vandal Eats
- The mobile ordering system used for campus dining locations.
- Vandal Entertainment
- The student-led organization that coordinates major campus performances and entertainment.
- Vandal Gold
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the Vandal Card for use at campus dining and retail outlets.
- Vandal Market
- The on-campus convenience store located in the ISUB.
- Vandalize
- A positive term used by students to describe decorating or showing school spirit in Vandal gold and silver.
- Vandalize Moscow
- A positive homecoming tradition where students paint business windows in downtown Moscow with school spirit designs.
- Vandals
- The collective name for University of Idaho students, alumni, and athletic teams.
- VMB
- The Vandal Marching Band, the university's high-energy athletic band.
- VMR
- Vandal Mountain Rescue, a student-led outdoor safety and rescue organization.
- VPC
- Vandal Panhellenic Council, the governing body for campus sororities.
W
- Wallace
- The Wallace Residence Center, a large housing complex containing four wings: Ballard, Campbell, Cowlitz, and Gooding.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin
- The Administration Building, the historic gothic-style building that serves as the university's architectural centerpiece.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Dead Week
- The final week of the semester before finals, officially designated for review with no new major assignments.
- Duo
- The two-factor authentication system required for all student logins to university digital services.
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- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Gold Lot
- A premium parking designation; students must check their permit color to avoid tickets in specific campus zones.
- Gold/Red/Blue Lots
- The color-coded parking permit system designating where students and staff are allowed to park.
- ISUB
- The Idaho Student Union Building, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
- Janssen
- The Janssen Engineering Building, a primary hub for the College of Engineering.
- JEB
- Janssen Engineering Building, a primary facility for the College of Engineering.
- Kibbie
- The Kibbie Dome (William H. Kibbie-ASUI Activity Center), the iconic indoor multi-purpose athletic stadium.
- My UIdaho
- The modern student portal platform replacing legacy systems for academic and administrative tasks.
- MyUI
- The primary online portal for students to access records, registration, and financial aid.
- SMART Transit
- The free public bus system that provides transportation around Moscow and the campus.
- The Admin
- The Administration Building, the historic center of campus known for its clock tower and ivy.
- The Arb
- The University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a popular spot for walking and studying.
- The Commons
- The former name for the ISUB, still used by many to refer to the central student union area.
- The Dome
- The Kibbie Dome (ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center), the indoor multi-purpose stadium for football and basketball.
- The Fishbowl
- A glass-walled study area located within the University of Idaho Library.
- The IRIC
- The Integrated Research and Innovation Center, a modern interdisciplinary research facility.
- The ISUB
- The Idaho Student Union Building, the central hub for student services and student orgs.
- The Kibbie
- The Kibbie Dome (officially the William H. Kibbie-ASUI Activity Center), the multi-purpose indoor stadium.
- The Pit
- The sunken seating area or the main floor area within the Kibbie Dome during events.
- The Pitman
- The Bruce M. Pitman Center, which houses admissions, the registrar, and student services.
- The Rec
- The Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and climbing wall facility.
- The SRC
- The Student Recreation Center, the main campus gym and climbing wall facility.
- The Steam Plant
- The facility with the iconic 'I' smokestack, used by students as a primary visual landmark for navigation.
- The TLC
- The Teaching and Learning Center, a major classroom hub attached to the library.
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- The Eatery
- the_hub
- The Hub
- TLC
- The Teaching and Learning Center, a central hub for classrooms and student study spaces.
- Vandal Access
- A paratransit shuttle service providing on-campus transportation for students with permanent or temporary disabilities.
- Vandal Card
- The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Vandal Gold
- A form of declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at retail dining locations.
- Vandal ID
- The unique student identification number (starting with a 'V') used for all official university business.
- Vandal Web
- The self-service portal for class registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
- VandalCard
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- VandalCARE
- A reporting system used to share concerns about the well-being or safety of a student.
- VandalStar
- The online portal used for scheduling appointments with academic advisors and tutors.
- VandalStore
- The official university bookstore for textbooks, course materials, and Vandal gear.
- VandalWeb
- The online portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 62 approved campus terms and 42 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.