Marshall UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer B 2026

The semester, explained for Marshall University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer B 2026
Campus terms
20
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Summer B 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Summer B 2026Relevant now
  2. Summer C 2026
  3. Summer D 2026
  4. Fall 2026 Semester
  5. Spring 2027 Semester
  6. Summer A 2027
  7. Summer B 2027
  8. Summer C 2027
  9. Summer D 2027
  10. Fall 2027 Semester
  11. Spring 2028 Semester

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Campus language

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20 terms

B

Buskirk
Buskirk Hall, an all-female residence hall.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student organization responsible for planning campus events.

F

Flex
Flex Dollars, a declining balance currency included in meal plans for retail food purchases.

G

Gibson
Gibson Hall, part of the upperclassman housing complex.
Go Herd
The universal greeting and cheer used by the Marshall community.

H

Harless
Harless Dining Hall, the main buffet-style eatery located near the freshman dorms.

M

Marco
The official bison mascot of Marshall University.

P

Points
Dining points used specifically for food purchases at campus retail locations.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for Marshall students.

T

The Commons
The First-Year Residence Halls (North and South), typically housing freshmen.
The Fountain
The Memorial Student Center Fountain, a monument dedicated to the 1970 plane crash victims.
The Herd
The collective nickname for Marshall University students, fans, and athletic teams.
The MSC
The Memorial Student Center food court, featuring retail options like Chick-fil-A and Steak 'n Shake.
The Parthenon
The student-run newspaper of Marshall University.
Towers
Twin Towers East and West, the primary high-rise residence halls on campus.
Towers Dining
The dining hall located within the Twin Towers residence complex.

U

UNI
First-Year Seminar (UNI 100), a required introductory course for new students.

W

We Are Marshall
The university's rallying cry and most famous school chant.
Wellman
Wellman Hall, a residence hall within the upperclassman housing area.
WMUL
The student-run FM radio station (88.1 MHz) based on campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
Blackboard
The learning management system used for course materials and online assignments.
Drinko
The Charles C. Drinko Library and Information Center.
Green Machine
The nickname for the Marshall University Marching Thunder band.
harless_dining_hall
Harless Dining Hall
herd_fuel_the_john_marshall_dining_room
Herd Fuel @ The John Marshall Dining Room
memorial_student_center_food_court
Memorial Student Center Food Court
MUID
The unique 901-prefix identification number assigned to every student.
MyMU
The online student portal used for registration, grades, and financial aid.
Old Main
The oldest and most iconic administrative building on campus.
Smith
Smith Hall, a major academic building housing many liberal arts classrooms.
The Cam
Cam Henderson Center, the arena for basketball and volleyball.
The Joan
Joan C. Edwards Stadium, where the Thundering Herd football team plays.
The Rec
The Marshall Recreation Center, the primary fitness and gym facility.
tower_s_marketplace
Tower's Marketplace
TTA
Tri-State Transit Authority, the local bus system that students can ride for free with their ID.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer B 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
20 approved campus terms and 15 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.

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Life in Huntington for Marshall University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Huntington.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$650

Cost of Living Index

80

Student Population

13,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Tri-State Transit Authority bus system

Nearest Airports

Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

54°F

Avg Snowfall

14 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

6th Avenue Parking Facility

garage • High

Cash only; no overnight parking.

Park & Pay Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Located between Corbly Hall and the Bookstore; 2-hour limit.

Joan C. Edwards Stadium Annex Lot

surface_lot • Moderate

Suggested parking for the Recreation Center.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Marshall University

Women's Soccer vs. Delaware (Exhibition)

August 9, 2026

Hoops Family Field

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Marshall University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

15 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Buskirk Hall

Capacity: 193

Room types: single, double

First Year Halls

Capacity: 782

Room types: double occupancy

First Year North

Capacity: 391

Room types: double

First Year Residence Halls South

Capacity: 391

Room types: double

Freshman North

Room types: single, double

Freshman South

Room types: single, double

Gibson Hall

Capacity: 123

Room types: suite

Haymaker Hall

Capacity: 123

Room types: suite

Marshall Commons (Gibson, Haymaker, Wellman, Willis Halls)

Capacity: 492

Room types: single bedroom, double bedroom

The Landing

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

The Towers

Room types: single, double

Twin Towers East

Room types: single, double

Twin Towers West

Room types: single, double

Wellman Hall

Capacity: 123

Room types: suite

Willis Hall

Capacity: 123

Room types: suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@marshallu.edu

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