Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 1st Half
- Fall 2026 2nd Half
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 1st Half
- Spring 2027 2nd Half
- May Term 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 1st Half
- Fall 2027 2nd Half
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 1st Half
- Spring 2028 2nd Half
- May Term 2028
- Summer Session I 2028
- Summer 2028
- Summer Session II 2028
Campus language
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D
- Dimmitt
- Dimmitt Hall, the university's largest and most historic residence hall.
E
- Eppley
- Eppley Hall, a residence hall often associated with specific student cohorts.
F
- Flex Dollars
- Currency included with meal plans used specifically at on-campus dining locations like The Spoon.
K
- KMSC
- The campus radio station, KMSC Fusion 93.
L
- Lags
- Lags Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen students.
M
- M-Club
- The organization for Morningside athletic letterwinners and supporters.
- M-side
- A common shorthand and nickname for Morningside University used by students and alumni.
- MAC
- Morningside Activities Council, the student-led group that plans campus events and entertainment.
- MISA
- Morningside International Student Association, an organization supporting international students and cultural exchange.
- Mside
- A common shorthand and social media hashtag used to refer to Morningside University.
- Mustang Grill
- A retail dining option in the Olsen Student Center offering made-to-order meals.
- Mustangs
- The official mascot and collective name for the Morningside student body and athletic teams.
R
- Roadman
- Roadman Hall, a central residence hall housing many upperclassmen.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located within the Olsen Student Center.
- The Mustang
- The university mascot and a general term for the student identity.
- The Plex
- The Residence Complex, an apartment-style housing facility for upperclassmen.
- The Rock
- The spirit rock on campus that student groups paint to promote events or celebrate traditions.
- The Spoon
- The Spoonholder Coffee Shop, a popular campus cafe serving Starbucks products.
- The Village
- Morningside Village, an apartment-style living community for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Buhler
- Buhler Rohlfs Hall, an academic building housing various departments and classrooms.
- Campus Safety
- The department responsible for security, parking enforcement, and emergency assistance on campus.
- Campus Web
- The online portal where students register for classes, check grades, and view financial info.
- Eppley
- Eppley Auditorium, the main stage for large-scale performances and university events.
- Flex Dollars
- A declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at retail dining locations like The Spoon.
- Hickman
- The Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center, which serves as the campus library.
- HPER
- The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center, containing the gym and athletic facilities.
- Klinger-Neal
- The Klinger-Neal Theatre, the primary venue for campus theatrical productions.
- M-Number
- The unique student identification number used for logins, registration, and administrative tasks.
- Mustang Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Mustang Money
- A declining balance account linked to the student ID card for use at the bookstore and laundry.
- Olsen
- The Olsen Student Center, the hub for dining, student activities, and the bookstore.
- Walker
- The Walker Science Center, housing the natural and physical science departments.
- Writing Center
- A service located in the library providing peer tutoring for student essays and projects.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 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.