Academic calendar
Fall I 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026
- Summer II 2026
- Fall I 2026Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall II 2026
- Spring I 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring II 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Summer II 2027
- Fall I 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Fall II 2027
- Spring I 2028
- Spring Semester 2028
- Spring II 2028
- Summer I 2028
- Summer Semester 2028
- Summer II 2028
Campus language
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A
- AGA
- Academic Gaming Association, a popular student organization for gaming and esports.
B
- Betzler Grill
- A quick-service dining outlet located within the Betzler Social Sciences Center.
- Betzler Grille
- A casual dining spot located within the Barrette Business and Community Center (BBCC).
- Betzler Tower
- A specific residential area within the Menard Hall/Betzler complex that also houses the Campus Police office.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, an organization focused on supporting and celebrating Black student life on campus.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the primary student-led event planning organization.
- Cav Cor
- Cavalier Cor Cordium, the student leaders who guide first-year students through orientation and the transition to college.
- Cav Nation
- The collective term for the Walsh community, often used in the context of school spirit and game days.
- Cavs
- The official nickname for Walsh University students and athletic teams (Cavaliers).
M
- MB
- Menard-Betzler Hall, the primary residence halls for first-year students.
- Meal Exchange
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall swipe for a designated meal at retail locations like The Cav.
P
- PEACE
- People Encouraging A Cultural Environment, a student organization focused on diversity and inclusion.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group representing the interests of Walsh's varsity athletes.
- Schervish
- The Schervish Dining Center, the university's main residential dining hall.
- Seanor
- Ann and George Seanor Family Hall, a traditional residence hall primarily for first-year students.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
- Swords Up
- The official university slogan and accompanying hand gesture used to show school spirit.
T
- The Caf
- The Schervish Dining Center, the main campus cafeteria located in the David Campus Center.
- The Cav
- The Cavalier Cafe, a dining location in the Global Learning Center (GLC) offering coffee and quick meals.
- The Commons
- The university's newest residence hall, offering apartment-style suites connected to Lemmon Hall.
- The Garage
- A dedicated space and organization for student entrepreneurship and business innovation.
- The Grill
- The Betzler Grill, a quick-service dining spot located in Betzler Hall.
- The Grille
- The casual dining and snack spot located within the Barrette Business and Community Center.
- The Hump
- The prominent hill on campus often used by students for sledding during winter months.
- The Social
- Betzler Social Hall, used for campus events and late-night dining options.
- The Suites
- The Olivieri Family Towers, often referred to as the suites due to their layout.
- The Sword Stop
- The on-campus convenience store where students can use flex dollars for snacks and essentials.
- The Towers
- The Olivieri Family Towers and Marie & Ervin Wilkof Towers, which provide suite-style housing for upperclassmen.
- The Tunnel
- The pedestrian passage under East Maple Street that connects the main campus to the athletic fields.
- The Walsh Way
- A term used to describe the university's mission-driven culture of service and community.
U
- UPB
- University Programming Board, the student-led group responsible for planning major campus events like Homecoming.
W
- Walshie
- A colloquial and affectionate term for a student or alumnus of Walsh University.
- WSO
- World Student Organization, a club dedicated to international students and cultural exchange.
- WUSA
- Walsh University Student Association, the university's student government body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Barrette
- The Barrette Business and Community Center, which houses business classrooms and event spaces.
- BBCC
- The Barrette Business and Community Center, which houses the DeVille School of Business and the Betzler Grille.
- BCA
- The Birk Center for the Arts, the hub for visual and performing arts, including the Walsh Marching Band.
- Birk
- The Birk Center for the Arts, the home for music and fine arts programs.
- Cavalier Card
- The official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Cavalier Cash
- A declining balance account on the student ID used for purchases at campus dining and the bookstore.
- Cavalier Center
- The online self-service portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial aid.
- cavalier_caf
- Cavalier Café
- Cavs Cash
- Prepaid funds loaded onto the Cavalier Card for use at the bookstore and dining locations.
- CSI
- The St. John Paul II Center for Science Innovation, a facility featuring advanced labs and a virtual dissection table.
- DC
- The Paul & Carol David Family Campus Center, the central hub for student life, admissions, and the main cafeteria.
- E-RezLife
- The online portal students use to manage housing applications, room assignments, and meal plan selections.
- Enrichment Week
- A mid-semester break in the fall term, typically occurring in mid-October.
- Flex Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus retail dining locations like the Cavalier Cafe.
- GLC
- The Marlene and Joe Toot Global Learning Center, a high-tech academic building and home to the Cavalier Cafe.
- Meal Exchange
- A policy allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a specific meal combo at The Cav or Betzler Grill.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by Walsh for course materials and assignments.
- MyWalsh
- The university's internal portal for accessing campus resources, email, and facility reservations.
- schervish_dining_hall
- Schervish Dining Hall
- simply_to_go
- Simply to Go
- slice_of_life
- Slice of Life
- The Barrette
- The Barrette Business and Community Center, used for business classes and large events.
- The Birk
- The Birk Center for the Arts, housing the university's music and fine arts programs.
- The Cecchini
- The Cecchini Health and Wellness Center, the main facility for athletics and student fitness.
- The Garage
- A dedicated lounge and resource center specifically for commuter students.
- The GLC
- The Global Learning Center, a central hub for technology, study spaces, and library services.
- The Spectator
- The student-run newspaper providing campus news and updates.
- the_grille_walsh
- The Grille @ Walsh
- the_sword_stop
- The Sword Stop
- TNSC
- The Timken Natural Sciences Center, which contains science classrooms and research laboratories.
- Walsh ID
- The physical card required for building access, meal plan usage, and checking out library materials.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall I 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 34 approved campus terms and 31 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.