cam·pus
 /ˈkæmpəs/  noun  ,  pl   -pus·es
  : the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc.
   [  count  ] Visitors crowded the campus on graduation day.
    Rallies were held on college/university campuses across the country.
    We walked around the campus on our first day.
   [  noncount  ] How do you like living on campus? [=in the dormitories/housing provided by the school]
    She prefers living off campus. [=she prefers not living in the dormitories/housing provided by the school]
    (US, somewhat old-fashioned) The quarterback of the football team is a real big man on campus. [=he is important and well-known]
    — often used before another noun
    campus events/life
    campus politics