Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 1st 8-Week Session
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 1st 8-Week Session
- Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week Session
- Summer 2027 1st 4-Week Session
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 Full Term Session
- Summer 2027 2nd 4-Week Session
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 1st 8-Week Session
- Fall 2027 2nd 8-Week Session
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 1st 8-Week Session
- Spring 2028 2nd 8-Week Session
- Summer 2028
- Summer 2028 1st 4-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Full Term Session
- Summer 2028 2nd 4-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
B
- BAA
- Barton Arts Association, a group supporting fine arts and student performances.
- Bison
- Bison Hall, the newest student housing complex on campus.
- Bluestem
- Bluestem Hall, a student housing facility named after the state grass.
C
- Cottonwood
- Cottonwood Hall, one of the primary student residence halls.
- Cougars
- The official mascot and collective name for Barton students and athletic teams.
H
- HALO
- Hispanic American Leadership Organization, a student club focused on Hispanic culture and leadership.
M
- Meadowlark
- Meadowlark Hall, a standard campus residence hall.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.
T
- The Coffee Shop
- The Union Coffee Shop, a casual spot for drinks and snacks in the Student Union.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the Great Bend campus, which is situated on a hill overlooking the city.
- The Union
- The main dining hall located within the Student Union building.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Barton Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety.
- barton_cafeteria
- Barton Cafeteria
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System used for all online and hybrid course materials.
- Cougar ID
- The official student identification card required for meals, library access, and events.
- Fine Arts
- The Fine Arts Building, home to music, theater, and art programs.
- Kirkman
- The Kirkman Activity Center, the main hub for athletics, the gym, and fitness facilities.
- Late Start
- Refers to accelerated courses that begin mid-semester, typically lasting 8 weeks.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library and tutoring services.
- PAWS
- Personal Access Web System, the online portal for checking grades, financial aid, and registration.
- Shafer
- The Shafer Art Gallery, located within the Fine Arts Building.
- T-Building
- The Technical Building, where vocational and technical education classes are held.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 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.