University of Wisconsin–Eau ClaireStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

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 Semester 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

14 entries
  1. Eight-Week Summer Session 2026
  2. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  3. Winterim 2027Winterim Session 2027
  4. Spring Semester 2027
  5. 3-Week Summer Interim 2027
  6. 8-Week Summer Session 2027Eight-Week Summer Session 2027
  7. Fall Semester 2027
  8. Winterim 2028Winterim Session 2028
  9. Spring Semester 2028
  10. 3-Week Summer Interim 2028
  11. 8-Week Summer Session 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

B

Blugold
The official mascot and the collective identity for students and alumni of the university.

C

Chancellors
Chancellors Hall, a suite-style residence hall on upper campus.

D

Davies
The W.R. Davies Student Center, the primary hub for retail dining and student services.

H

Hilltop
The Hilltop Center, the main dining hall for students living on upper campus.

O

Oak
Oak Ridge Hall, a residence hall located on upper campus near the Hilltop Center.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SOS
Student Office of Sustainability, an organization funded by student fees to promote green initiatives.
Suthy
Sutherland Hall, a residence hall located on upper campus.

T

The Bridge
The footbridge crossing the Chippewa River that connects the two sides of lower campus.
The Cabin
A popular coffeehouse and performance space located in the Davies Center.
The Dulany
The Dulany Inn, a full-service dining room located within the Davies Center.
The Hill
The steep incline and staircase connecting lower campus (academic) to upper campus (housing).
Towers
Towers Hall, the largest residence hall on campus consisting of two towers (North and South).
TV10
The campus television station run by students.

U

UAC
University Activities Commission, the student-led group that organizes campus events and concerts.

W

Water Street
The commercial street adjacent to campus known for its bars, restaurants, and student nightlife.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Blugold Card
The official university ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
CampS
The online student information system used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
Canvas
The learning management system where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
Centennial
Centennial Hall, a modern academic building housing the College of Education and Human Sciences.
Haas
Haas Fine Arts Center, housing the departments of music, art, and theatre arts.
Handshake
The online platform used by students to find campus jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
Hibbard
Hibbard Humanities Hall, a major academic building for liberal arts and social sciences.
marketplace
Marketplace
McIntyre
McIntyre Library, the main university library.
Phillips
Phillips Science Hall, the primary building for science and mathematics departments.
riverview_caf
Riverview Café
Schofield
Schofield Hall, the main administrative building on campus.
stacked
Stacked

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 13 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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Alpha Xi Delta

A social sorority focused on sisterhood, leadership, knowledge, and service to the community. Their philanthropy is the Kindly Hearts Initiative.

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Cross Country Ski Club

Provides opportunities for students to learn or continue developing cross-country skiing skills through practice and competition.

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Homecoming

A week-long celebration of Blugold spirit featuring a parade, football game, campus games, and other events for students and alumni.

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Resources & spaces

Blugold Learning Center (BLC)

A student support center offering free services for academic success, including peer tutoring, one-on-one academic coaching, and peer-assisted study sessions.

Open to all

Counseling Services

Offers confidential and free services for students, including individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis support, and workshops on topics like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Open to all

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Life in Eau Claire for University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Eau Claire.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$980

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

34

Bikeability

58

Public Transit

Eau Claire Transit bus system

Nearest Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

44°F

Avg Snowfall

52 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Towers Circle

surface_lot • Limited

Uses AMP Park app for timed parking.

Activity Lot (A Permit)

surface_lot • Permit holders only

Located on McArthur Avenue; valid 6am-4pm Mon-Fri.

Sonnentag Complex

surface_lot • 400 spaces

Includes electric vehicle charging stations.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Dr. Ed Martini Begins First Semester as Chancellor

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, Dr. Ed Martini officially starts his tenure as chancellor of UW-Eau Claire.

Sep 3, 2026

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UW-Eau Claire Professor Wins National Award for Undergraduate Research

Dr. Nic Wheeler, assistant professor of biology, received the 2026 Take-Off Award for significant contributions to molecular and immunoparasitology.

Sep 1, 2026

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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The Rice Lake campus commemorated 60 years of higher education with a special panel lecture and social gathering.

Sep 3, 2026

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UW-Eau Claire Named Among Money's Best Colleges in America for 2026

The university received a four-star rating for quality, affordability, and student outcomes in Money Magazine's latest rankings.

Aug 20, 2026

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UW-Eau Claire uses the Omnilert Emergency Notification System to send urgent updates via email and text. No active emergency alerts are currently reported as of September 9, 2026.

UW-Eau Claire uses the Omnilert Emergency Notification System to send urgent updates via email and text. No active emergency alerts are currently reported as of September 9, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Imaging Forgotten Holocaust Sites in the Baltics

September 10, 2026

UW-Eau Claire – Barron County

Professor Harry Jol discusses finding proof of massacres beneath the soil in the Baltics.

Cabaret 2027 Auditions

September 11, 2026

Haas Fine Arts Center

Auditions for the upcoming show 'Cabaret: To The Stars!'

Thrive Fest

September 12, 2026

Towers Lawn

A campus festival focused on student wellness and community engagement.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

23 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Aspenson Mogensen Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: double, single

Aspenson-Mogenson

Bridgman Hall

Capacity: 242

Room types: double

Campus Hotel

Room types: apartment-style

Chancellors Hall

Capacity: 324

Room types: double

Governors Hall

Room types: double

Haymarket Landing

Room types: private bedrooms, shared living, kitchenettes

Horan Hall

Room types: double

Karlgaard Towers

Room types: double

Kathrine-Thomas Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: single, double

Memorial Hall

Murray Hall

Capacity: 310

Room types: double

Oak Ridge Hall

Capacity: 346

Room types: double

Priory Hall

Capacity: 48

Room types: single

Putnam Hall

Room types: apartment-style

Smedsmo Hall

Sutherland Hall

Capacity: 404

Room types: double

The Priory

The Suites

Capacity: 432

Room types: suite

Thomas Hall

Townhouses

Watson Hall

Weller Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

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Email Domain

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