Academic calendar
Fall 2026 1st Half Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 1st Half TermRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Full-TermFall Semester 2026
- Fall 2026 2nd Half Term
- Spring 2027 1st Half Term
- Spring 2027 Full-TermSpring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 2nd Half Term
- Summer 2027 Two-Week IntersessionTwo-Week Intersession 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
- Six-Week Summer Session I 2027Summer 2027 Six-Week Session ISummer 2027 Six-Week Summer Session I
- Six-Week Summer Session II 2027Summer 2027 Six-Week Session IISummer 2027 Six-Week Summer Session IISummer Session II 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Session I 2028
- Full Summer Session 2028Summer Semester 2028
- Summer Session II 2028
Campus language
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- 1019
- The 1019 Dana Avenue apartments, typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- 1019 Dana
- A specific off-campus apartment address frequently used by students to identify that housing location.
A
- All For One
- The university's motto and a common rallying cry at sporting events.
B
- Blue Line
- Blue Line Express, a coffee and grab-and-go cafe located in the Conaton Learning Commons.
- Brock
- Brockman Hall, a traditional-style freshman residence hall.
- Brockman
- Commonly referred to as the 'party dorm' by students due to its social atmosphere and reputation for freshman-year gatherings.
- BSA
- Black Student Association, a prominent cultural organization on campus.
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a prominent cultural and advocacy organization on campus.
- Buenger
- The honors and athletics residence hall, often distinguished by its suite-style layout.
C
- CFJ
- Center for Faith and Justice, the hub for community service and campus ministry.
- Crosstown Shootout
- The annual, highly intense rivalry basketball game against the University of Cincinnati.
- Currito
- A popular retail dining spot located in Justice Hall known for burritos and bowls.
D
- D'Artagnan
- The official Musketeer mascot, distinct from the Blue Blob.
- Dana's
- Dana Gardens, a historic and iconic local bar frequently visited by Xavier students.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds attached to a meal plan specifically for use at on-campus dining locations.
E
- E-Board
- The Executive Board of any student organization.
- Eigel Center
- The Eigel Center for Community-Engaged Learning, which connects students with local service opportunities.
F
- Fenwick
- The former name of Justice Hall; many upperclassmen and alumni still refer to the building by this name.
H
- Hoff
- Shorthand for the Hoff Dining Commons.
- HOLA
- Hispanic Organization for LatinX Awareness, a student group focused on Hispanic and Latinx culture.
- Husman
- Husman Hall, a freshman residence hall located near the Gallagher Student Center.
I
- Iggy's
- The campus coffee shop in the Gallagher Student Center, named after St. Ignatius of Loyola.
J
- Justice
- Justice Hall, formerly known as Fenwick Hall, a large suite-style residence hall.
K
- Kuhl
- Kuhlman Hall, a freshman residence hall known for its suite-style rooms.
- Kuhlman
- Kuhlman Hall, a freshman residence hall known for its central location.
M
- Manor
- Manor House, a smaller residence hall option on campus.
- Manresa
- The mandatory four-day orientation program for all incoming first-year students.
- Muskies
- The nickname for Xavier University students and athletic teams.
O
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for all student clubs and organizations.
P
- PRSSA
- Public Relations Student Society of America, a professional development club for communication majors.
R
- RSA
- Resident Student Association, a leadership group that advocates for students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the organization responsible for planning major campus events like concerts and festivals.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary governing body for the student population.
- Starbucks
- The campus Starbucks location in the Gallagher Student Center, a major social hub.
T
- The Blob
- The secondary, amorphous mascot of Xavier, often seen at basketball games alongside D'Artagnan.
- The Caf
- The universal student nickname for the Hoff Dining Commons, the main buffet-style dining hall.
- The Commons
- Shorthand for the Village Apartments or the Commons Apartments, typically housing upperclassmen.
- The Den
- A late-night dining retail location located within the Gallagher Student Center.
- The GSC
- The Gallagher Student Center food court, featuring retail options like Currito and Subway.
- The Hoff
- Hoff Dining Commons, the main buffet-style dining hall on campus.
- The Lib
- The Starbucks location situated within the McDonald Memorial Library.
- The Mall
- The Academic Mall, the central green space and walkway connecting major academic buildings.
- The Manor
- Manor House, a residence hall located on the edge of campus.
- The Shootout
- Short for the Crosstown Shootout, the annual high-stakes basketball game against the University of Cincinnati.
- The Village
- University Village, an apartment complex primarily for juniors and seniors.
- The X
- A common colloquial shorthand for Xavier University itself.
- The Yard
- The central green space outside the Gallagher Student Center used for student hangouts and events.
V
- Victory Parkway
- Often called VP, referring to the dining options or location near the Victory Parkway campus area.
- Victory Perk
- A coffee shop location on campus, formerly known as Coffee Emporium.
X
- X-Cash
- A debit-like account on the student ID used for laundry, vending, and participating off-campus merchants.
- X-treme Fans
- The official student section and spirit group for Xavier athletics.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Absurd Bird
- ALL Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and campus spending.
- Alter
- Alter Hall, a primary academic building where many core curriculum classes are held.
- Banner
- The self-service web portal used for class registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.
- Canvas
- The online learning management system used for course assignments and grades.
- Cintas
- The Cintas Center, the university's arena for basketball games and major events.
- CLC
- Conaton Learning Commons, the main academic support building connected to the library.
- currito
- Currito
- Dining Dollars
- Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations like Starbucks or Currito.
- EngageXU
- The online portal where students join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
- GSC
- Gallagher Student Center, the hub of student life containing dining, the bookstore, and meeting spaces.
- Hailstones
- Hailstones Hall, the building housing the Williams College of Business.
- Handshake
- The online platform used by students to find on-campus jobs and career opportunities.
- Hinkle
- Hinkle Hall, one of the oldest academic buildings on campus, housing various departments.
- hoff_dining_commons
- Hoff Dining Commons
- HUB
- Health United Building, the campus recreation center and health sciences facility.
- jersey_mike_s_subs
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Manresa
- The name of Xavier's multi-day orientation program for incoming first-year students.
- McDonald
- McDonald Library, the main university library.
- Metro Program
- A partnership providing students with free ridership on Cincinnati's Metro bus system via the Transit app.
- Musketeer Cash
- A declining balance account on the ALL Card that can be used at both on-campus and select off-campus vendors.
- Musketeer Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that runs between main campus, apartments, and local shopping.
- Road to Xavier
- The online portal used by incoming students to complete orientation and housing tasks.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- Sunday Shopping Shuttle
- A university-provided van service that takes students to the nearby Kroger for grocery shopping.
- The Blue Line
- The campus shuttle route that connects different parts of the campus and local areas.
- The HUB
- Health United Building, which houses the recreation center, health services, and academic programs.
- The Lib
- McDonald Library, the main campus library connected to the CLC.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that runs between different campus areas and local shopping centers.
- X Cash
- A pre-paid flexible spending account on the ALL Card used for laundry, vending, and off-campus partner merchants.
- X-Ride
- The university's shuttle service providing safe transportation around campus and nearby neighborhoods at night.
- Xavier Ride Home
- A safety shuttle service providing free transportation for students within a specific radius of campus at night.
- XU Alert Me
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety or closures.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 1st Half Term runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 51 approved campus terms and 33 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.