Academic calendar
Fall 2026 1st 8-Week runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 1st 8-WeekRelevant now
- Fall 2026 16-Week
- Fall 2026 12-Week
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week
- Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week
- Spring 2027 1st 8-Week
- Spring 2027 16-Week
- Spring 2027 12-Week
- Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week
Campus language
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A
- AASA
- Asian American Student Association; a student organization focused on celebrating Asian cultures.
- Aggie Books & Brew
- The campus coffee shop and cafe located inside the Eugene D. McMahon Library.
- Aggies
- The official nickname for Cameron University students, alumni, and athletic teams.
B
- Black and Gold
- The official university colors, often used as a shorthand for school spirit and identity.
M
- MCC
- The McMahon Centennial Complex, the central campus hub housing retail dining and student services.
- McCasland
- The McCasland Foundation Ballroom in the MCC, frequently used for catered campus events and banquets.
N
- North Shepler
- The male-only high-rise residence hall tower.
O
- Ole Kim
- The name of the university's mascot, a traditional prospector character.
P
- PAC
- Programming Activities Council, the student-led organization responsible for campus-wide events.
- Pickaxe Grill
- A retail dining location in the MCC serving burgers, sandwiches, and grill items.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living in campus housing.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice.
- Shepler
- The Shepler Center, referring to the traditional North and South residential towers.
- Shepler
- The main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Shepler Center.
- South Shepler
- The female-only high-rise residence hall tower.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located on the second floor of the Shepler Center.
- The Exchange
- The food court area located within the McMahon Centennial Complex (MCC).
- The Food Court
- The dining area inside the MCC featuring various retail food options.
- The MCC
- The McMahon Centennial Complex, which houses the campus food court and retail dining.
- The Pick
- The large pickaxe statue on campus, often used as a meeting spot or for photos.
- The Pickaxe
- The hand gesture used by students to signify 'Aggie Pride'.
- The Village
- Cameron Village, the university's apartment-style housing complex.
- Tri-Beta
- Beta Beta Beta; the national biological honor society chapter on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aggie Access
- The central online portal for students to access email, registration, and financial records.
- Aggie Card
- The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
- Aggie Gym
- The historic gymnasium used for intercollegiate athletic events and university ceremonies.
- Aggie ID
- The official student identification card required for library access, meal plans, and entry to the ARC.
- Aggie Rec
- The Aggie Recreation Center, the campus fitness and gym facility.
- Aggie Reset
- The university's self-service password management tool for student accounts.
- AggieAccess
- The central online portal for students to check grades, enroll in classes, and view financial aid.
- ARC
- Aggie Rec Center; the campus fitness and recreation facility.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system used for online course content and assignment submissions.
- Burch Hall
- The facility dedicated to nursing and health profession programs.
- Cameron Cash
- A pre-paid account on the student ID used for tax-free purchases at campus dining and the bookstore.
- CETES
- Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies; a facility focused on technology and business development.
- CU ID
- The official student identification card required for meal plans and building access.
- Dead Week
- The final week of classes before finals, during which university policy limits the introduction of new assignments and tests.
- Flex Cash
- Dining funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail food locations like the MCC.
- Howell Hall
- The main science building on campus.
- LATS
- Lawton Area Transit System; students can obtain bus passes for the city transit system at the Student Accounts office.
- MCC
- McMahon Centennial Complex; the central student union building housing dining, the bookstore, and student services.
- Nance-Boyer
- Nance-Boyer Hall, the primary building for liberal arts and education classes.
- NB
- Nance-Boyer Hall, the primary academic building for liberal arts and general education.
- OneStop
- The consolidated service center in the MCC for admissions, registrar, and financial aid needs.
- Ross Hall
- The building housing the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and business programs.
- The MCC
- McMahon Centennial Complex, the student union building and central hub of campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 1st 8-Week runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 23 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.