McMurry UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for McMurry 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
Fall 2026
Campus terms
14
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Fall Subterm 1 2026
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall Subterm 2 2026
  4. Spring Subterm 1 2027
  5. Spring 2027
  6. Spring Subterm 2 2027
  7. Virtual Campus Subterm 1 2027
  8. Summer 2027
  9. Summer Subterm 1 2027
  10. Dual Credit Academy Summer Term 2027
  11. Summer Subterm 2 2027
  12. Virtual Campus Subterm 2 2027

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Campus language

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14 terms

A

Ala Cumba
The traditional McMurry University chant and school spirit yell.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans campus events.

G

Gold Star
Gold Star Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.

H

HEI
Heart of the Earth, a local social club for women.
Hunt
Hunt Hall, a residence hall typically housing freshmen women.

K

KIVA
Kiva, a local social club for men.

M

Martin
Martin Hall, a residence hall typically housing freshmen men.
MSG
McMurry Student Government, the representative body for the student population.

P

Pres
President's Hall, a residence hall on campus.

T

T-I
Theta Chi Lambda, a local social club on campus.
The Caf
Mabee Dining Hall, the primary campus buffet-style eatery.
The Den
The retail dining location in the Garrison United Methodist Campus Center featuring quick-service food.
The Rez
Short for 'The Reservation,' a legacy term for the campus or stadium reflecting the school's former mascot.

W

War Hawks
The official mascot and the name used to refer to McMurry students and athletes.

Places and practicalities

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

13 details
Finch-Gray
The Finch-Gray Science Center, housing science classrooms and labs.
Kimbrell
The Kimbrell Arena, located within the Hunt Physical Education Center.
mabee_dining_hall
Mabee Dining Hall
Maedgen
The Maedgen Administration Building, housing various administrative offices.
McM ID
The official student identification card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
Moodle
The online learning management system used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
Old Main
The iconic administration building and oldest structure on campus.
Radford
Radford Auditorium, used for chapel services, performances, and large gatherings.
The Slab
An outdoor concrete area often used for student gatherings and social club events.
the_brew
The Brew
the_grille
The Grille
War Hawk Station
The central campus hub for mail services and student printing located in the Campus Center.
warhawk_corner
Warhawk Corner

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 13 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 Abilene for McMurry University Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,106

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

13,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

CityLink Abilene bus system

Nearest Airports

Abilene Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

70°F

Avg Snowfall

4 in

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Parking and Transit

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Campus News

Latest updates from McMurry University

McMurry University welcomes largest first-year class in its history

McMurry welcomed 340 new full-time first-year students, marking the fourth consecutive year of record enrollment with a total of 11,077 students.

Sep 3, 2026

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McMurry Football Announces 2026 Schedule

The War Hawks return to the American Southwest Conference (ASC) for the 2026 season following back-to-back SCAC titles.

Mar 17, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at McMurry University

McMurry Football vs. Huntingdon College

September 19, 2026

Wilford Moore Stadium

Home opener for the McMurry War Hawks football team.

Fall Break

October 5, 2026

Campus-wide

University fall break; no classes held on October 5-6.

End of Subterm 1

October 9, 2026

Campus-wide

Conclusion of the first fall subterm.

Subterm 2 Begins

October 19, 2026

Campus-wide

Start of the second fall subterm classes.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at McMurry University

McMurry University requires freshmen to live on campus unless commuting from home or granted an exemption.

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

Mabee Hall

Room types: single, double

Cagle Hall

Room types: suite, double

University Apartments

Room types: apartment style

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@mcm.edu

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