Academic calendar
Summer 2026 - 15-Week Online Session runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 - First 8-Week Online Session
- Summer 2026 - 15-Week Online SessionRelevant now
- Summer 2026 - First 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 - All Summer Residential Session
- Summer 2026 - Second 5-Week Session
- Summer 2026 - Second 8-Week Online Session
- Fall 2026 - First 8-Week Online Session
- Fall 2026 - All Fall Session
- Dual Enrollment Term 2026-2027
- Fall 2026 - Second 8-Week Online Session
- Spring 2027 - First 8-Week Online Session
- Spring 2027 - All Spring Session
- Spring 2027 - Second 8-Week Online Session
Campus language
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A
- AO
- Alpha Omega, a local social and service fraternity on campus.
- AOII
- Alpha Omicron Pi, one of the active sororities on campus.
B
- Baugh
- The Baugh Center, which houses the primary campus cafeteria.
- BSM
- Baptist Student Ministry, a prominent religious organization on campus.
- BX
- Beta Upsilon Chi (Brothers Under Christ), a prominent Christian fraternity on campus.
- BYX
- Beta Upsilon Chi, a national Christian fraternity with a chapter on campus.
C
- CFA
- The on-campus Chick-fil-A express location.
- CLW
- Community Life + Worship, referring to the mandatory chapel and event credits required for graduation.
- Convo
- Convocation; the large-scale worship gatherings held in Sharp Gym for CLW credit.
- Convocation
- The traditional weekly chapel service required for spiritual life credits.
D
- Dawgs
- A common informal nickname for the university's athletic teams.
- Dawgs Up
- The official spirit slogan and hand sign used at athletic events and campus gatherings.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a sports-focused ministry group.
- Freshman Village
- The collective term for the freshman-specific housing area including Philips and Mest.
- FYS
- First Year Seminar, a required course and peer-mentoring program for freshmen.
H
- HBU
- The university's former name (Houston Baptist University), still frequently used by students and alumni.
- Hodo
- Hodo Residence College, a freshman residence hall.
- Huskies
- The official mascot and collective identity for HCU students.
- Husky
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any HCU student.
- Husky Bucks
- Campus-specific currency loaded onto student IDs for use at dining locations.
- Husky Village
- The on-campus apartment complex typically reserved for upperclassmen.
- HV
- Husky Village, the on-campus apartment complex typically for upperclassmen.
J
- Java
- Java City, the coffee shop located within the Moody Memorial Library.
- Java City
- The campus coffee shop and specialty drink station.
K
- KDP
- Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education.
- KDT
- Kappa Delta Tau, a local service-oriented sorority unique to the campus.
L
- Lakeview
- Lakeview Residence College, a residence hall overlooking the campus lake.
M
- Mabee
- Mabee Hall, a primary residence hall often housing freshmen.
- Mest
- The Mest Wing, a specific section within the Women's Residence College.
- Mingo
- The name of the university's animated husky mascot.
- MRC
- Men's Residence College, the primary on-campus housing for male students.
O
- ODK
- Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society for high-achieving students.
P
- P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, a convenience store located in the Husky Village Clubhouse for snacks and quick meals.
- Philips
- The Reuben & Rebecca Bates Philips Residence Colleges, separate facilities for male and female freshmen.
Q
- Quest
- The weekly student-led contemporary worship service held on campus.
S
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
- Satellite
- The student-led online magazine focused on art, culture, and faith.
- SBA
- Student Bar Association, the representative body for students in the law programs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
T
- The Baugh
- The Baugh Center, the primary campus dining hall and cafeteria.
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located inside the Baugh Center.
- The Collegian
- The long-running student newspaper of the university.
- The Columns
- The iconic architectural pillars on campus, frequently used as a landmark or meeting spot.
- The Flats
- The University Flats, the apartment-style housing complex on campus.
- The Fountain
- The central fountain in Holcombe Mall, a primary landmark and meeting spot.
- The Hodo
- Hodo Residence College, a newer residence hall on campus.
- The Husky
- The large bronze husky statue on campus, frequently used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Lake
- Lake Residence College, a suite-style dorm for upperclassmen located near the campus pond.
- The Loop
- The perimeter road surrounding the main campus area.
- The Mall
- Holcomb Mall, the central green space and walkway at the heart of the campus.
- The MD
- The MD Anderson Student Center, which houses the food court and retail dining options.
- The Pack
- A term used to refer to the HCU student body and community.
- The Pillars
- The university's student-run news and media outlet, named after the school's core convictions.
- The Quads
- The Quadrangle, the traditional-style residence halls for men and women.
- The Ring
- The Husky Ring, a large bronze statue on campus that is a popular photo spot.
- The Village
- Husky Village, the on-campus apartment complex for upperclassmen.
- TRIO
- A federally funded student support services program for first-generation or low-income students.
W
- Wakiza
- The name of the live husky mascot that appears at campus events.
- Williams
- Williams Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen or specific student groups.
- WRC
- Women's Residence College, the primary on-campus housing for female students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ACC
- Atwood Christian Center, a key building for administrative and academic functions.
- Atwood
- Atwood II, a building housing various academic departments and classrooms.
- BAC
- Brown Administrative Complex, housing academic records, admissions, and financial aid.
- Belin
- The Belin Tower, the iconic clock tower at the center of campus.
- BFC
- Bradshaw Fitness Center, the campus gym and wellness facility which also houses the police department.
- Blackboard
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments and course materials.
- Brown
- The Brown Administrative Complex, housing the admissions and financial aid offices.
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- Chick-fil-A
- CLW
- Community Life and Worship credits; students must earn 80 of these to graduate.
- CLW Credits
- The 80 required credits earned by attending chapel and approved campus events necessary for graduation.
- CLW Points
- Attendance credits earned by participating in chapel or approved spiritual life events.
- CNC
- Cullen Nursing Center, the primary facility for the Linda Dunham School of Nursing.
- Commuter Collegium
- A dedicated lounge and resource space in the BAC for students who live off-campus.
- Convocation
- The mandatory twice-weekly chapel service where students earn CLW-A credits.
- Covenant
- The Community Covenant, the code of conduct all students agree to follow.
- CSC
- Coleen & John Cole Science Center, used for science and engineering labs.
- Cullen
- The Cullen Science Center, where most laboratory and science-based classes are held.
- Dunham
- Refers to either the Dunham Theater or Dunham Field (the football stadium).
- FYS
- First Year Success, a mandatory seminar course designed to help freshmen transition to college life.
- Gate 1/2/3
- The specific campus entrances that close at 11:00 PM nightly for security.
- H#
- The unique student identification number (HuskyNet ID) used for all official university business.
- HC
- The Hinton Center, home to the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
- Hinton
- The Hinton Center, housing the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the Archie W. Dunham College of Business.
- Husky 101
- The mandatory orientation program for all incoming new students.
- Husky Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Husky Central
- The one-stop service center for admissions, financial aid, and student accounts.
- Husky ID
- The official student identification card used for building access, dining, and library services.
- Husky Storehouse
- The on-campus food and hygiene pantry available to students in need.
- HuskyNet
- The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial information.
- iAttended
- The mobile app used by students to scan in and track their CLW credit attendance.
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- Java City
- Mabee
- The Mabee Teaching Center, primarily used for classrooms and faculty offices.
- MD Anderson
- The M.D. Anderson Student Center, the central hub for student activities and the bookstore.
- ML
- Moody Library, the main campus library and home to Career & Calling services.
- Moody
- The William L. Moody Library.
- Morris
- The Morris Cultural Arts Center, which includes the Dunham Theater and Belin Chapel.
- MyPrint
- The university's networked printing system accessible from personal devices and library computers.
- p_o_d_express
- P.O.D. Express
- Quest
- A student-led contemporary worship service that offers CLW credit.
- SafeTeam
- The campus security escort service available to walk students to their cars or dorms at night.
- Sharp Gym
- The athletic facility where indoor sports are played and large-scale 'Convo' events are held.
- Smith
- The Smith Engineering, Science, and Nursing Building, a major multidisciplinary STEM facility.
- Smith Building
- The Smith Engineering, Science, and Nursing Building, a major multidisciplinary STEM facility.
- The ACC
- The Academic Center, which houses the library and administrative offices.
- The Bradshaw
- The Bradshaw Fitness Center, the primary on-campus gym and recreation facility.
- The Collegian
- The student-run news outlet providing campus updates and student perspectives.
- The Dunham
- The Dunham Theater or the Dunham Bible Museum located within the Morris Cultural Arts Center.
- The H
- A common meeting shorthand for the Husky statue located near the center of campus.
- The Library
- The Moody Library, the main research and study facility on campus.
- The Mall
- Holcombe Mall, the central green space and pedestrian walkway of the campus.
- The Mall
- Holcombe Mall, the central pedestrian walkway that connects the main academic buildings.
- The MD
- The M.D. Anderson Student Center, a central gathering spot for students.
- The UAC
- The University Academic Center, housing many classrooms and faculty offices.
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- The Baugh Center
- the_baugh_center_the_dish
- The Baugh Center (The Dish)
- UAC
- University Academic Center, housing various classrooms and faculty offices.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer 2026 - 15-Week Online Session runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 60 approved campus terms and 56 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.