Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 First Five-Week Session
- Fall 2026 First Eight-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second Five-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Ten-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Second Eight-Week Session
- Fall 2026 Third Five-Week Session
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring 2027 First Five-Week Session
- Spring 2027 First Eight-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Second Five-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Ten-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Second Eight-Week Session
- Spring 2027 Third Five-Week Session
- Summer Sessions 2027Summer 2027 Ten-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Dynamic Sessions
- Summer 2027 First Five-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2027 Second Five-Week Session
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
- Summer Sessions 2028Summer 2028 Ten-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Dynamic Sessions
- Summer 2028 First Five-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Eight-Week Session
- Summer 2028 Second Five-Week Session
Campus language
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Showing 19 of 19 terms
A
- Agassiz
- Agassiz Hall, the university's largest residence hall which offers suite- and apartment-style living.
B
- Berg
- Berg Hall, a residence hall that also temporarily houses the Business Office during construction.
- Birkelo
- Birkelo Hall, a residence hall on campus often used for living and learning communities.
C
- Comet Corner
- A vending area that includes a fully automated Starbucks coffee station and frozen meal options.
- Comets
- The official mascot and collective name for Mayville State students and athletic teams.
- Comets Landing
- The campus snack bar located in the Campus Center, offering quick meals and snacks.
- Cometville
- A reference to Cometville Park, a recreational area on the campus grounds.
- CRU
- Campus Crusade, a student-led Christian organization on campus.
D
- DECA
- Collegiate DECA, a student organization for those interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
F
- Farmers Bowl
- A major annual campus and community festival featuring a parade, auction, and football game.
H
- HPER Club
- Health, Physical Education and Recreation Club, for students in those academic divisions.
M
- Mayville Madness
- An annual recruitment and spirit campaign held during the spring semester.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, which represents students living in campus housing.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of Comet student-athletes.
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the organization responsible for planning campus social and recreational programs.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student governing body on campus.
- Snack Bar
- Common shorthand for Comets Landing.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining center located in the Campus Center, officially known as the Emil Seim Dining Center.
- The Grove
- The designated tailgating area located northwest of Jerome Berg Field used during football games and events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blackboard
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course materials and assignments.
- Byrnes-Quanbeck
- The university library, which serves as a hub for research and study.
- Campus Connection
- The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and making payments.
- Classroom Building
- A central academic facility that includes the campus auditorium.
- Comet Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, library services, and campus currency.
- Comet Cash
- Prepaid funds loaded onto a student's Comet Card for use at the bookstore and dining facilities.
- comet_s_landing_snack_bar
- Comet's Landing Snack Bar
- Dining Dollars
- A specific type of currency included in meal plans for use at campus dining locations.
- emil_seim_dining_center_cafeteria
- Emil Seim Dining Center (Cafeteria)
- Larson Center
- The Edson and Margaret Larson Alumni and Leadership Center, which houses alumni offices and gardens.
- Lewy Lee
- The Lewy Lee Fieldhouse, the primary venue for indoor athletics and commencement ceremonies.
- Old Main
- The historic flagship building of the campus, currently undergoing a major $52 million renovation.
- Starfish
- The student success platform used for academic advising and tracking degree progress.
- The Fish Bowl
- A specific student activity and advising area located on the upper level of the Campus Center.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 14 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.