University of Puget SoundStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for University of Puget Sound

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Semester
Campus terms
16
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Summer 2026
  2. Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
  3. Spring 2027 Semester
  4. Summer Session I 2027
  5. Summer Session A (SOE) 2027
  6. Summer Session II 2027
  7. Summer Term B (First Year Inside Puget Sound) 2027
  8. Fall 2027 Semester
  9. Spring 2028 Semester
  10. Summer Session I 2028
  11. Session A (SOE) 2028
  12. Summer Session II 2028
  13. Full Session FYI 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

A/L
Anderson/Langdon Hall, a large residence hall often housing first-year students.
ASUPS
Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound, the student government body.

D

Diversions
The student-run coffee shop located in the Wheelock Student Center.

G

Grizz
The name of the Logger mascot (a grizzly bear).

K

KUPS
The student-run campus radio station broadcasting at 90.1 FM.

L

Loggers
The official mascot and the collective name for University of Puget Sound students.

O

Opp Cafe
Oppenheimer Cafe, located in the Harned Hall atrium, serving coffee and snacks.

R

RDG
Repertory Dance Group, a large student-run dance organization on campus.
RHA
Residence Hall Association, the representative body for students living in campus housing.

T

T/P
Todd/Phibbs Hall, a residence hall complex on the south side of campus.
The Cellar
A student-run pizza and sub shop located in the basement of the Wheelock Student Center.
The Diner
The main dining hall located on the upper level of the Wheelock Student Center.
The Greek Houses
On-campus housing dedicated to fraternity and sorority chapters.
The SUB
The Student Union Building, a common alternative name for the Wheelock Student Center.
The Trail
The student-run weekly newspaper of the university.
Thomas
Thomas Hall, an upperclassman residence hall known for its suite-style living.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Cascade
The online student portal used for registration, grades, and financial information.
Collins
Collins Memorial Library, the main campus library.
Harned
Harned Hall, part of the science complex connected to Thompson Hall.
Jones
Jones Hall, an administrative building that also houses the Norton Clapp Theatre.
LoggerCard
The official campus ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Moodle
The learning management system where professors post course materials and assignments.
PrintGreen
The campus-wide printing initiative that provides students with a set number of printing credits.
Security
Common shorthand for the Office of Campus Safety.
Thompson
Thompson Hall, the main science building featuring the campus museum and labs.
Wheelock
Wheelock Student Center, the primary hub for dining, mail, and student activities.
Wyatt
Wyatt Hall, a primary academic building housing humanities and social science departments.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 11 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.

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Life in Tacoma for University of Puget Sound Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Tacoma.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,650

Cost of Living Index

110

Student Population

40,000

City Transportation

Walkability

54

Bikeability

52

Public Transit

Pierce Transit bus network, Sound Transit Sounder commuter rail, Link light rail (Tacoma Link)

Nearest Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (major regional hub), Tacoma Narrows Airport (general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Csb – warm-summer Mediterranean / marine west coast hybrid

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

6 in

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Puget Sound

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Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@pugetsound.edu

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