Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Intersession 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring Intersession 2027
- Summer Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- AIHEC
- American Indian Higher Education Consortium, the governing body for tribal colleges that NTU students represent in competitions.
- AISES
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society, a club focused on recruiting and retaining Native students in STEM fields.
D
- Diné
- The Navajo term for 'The People,' used extensively across campus to reflect the university's cultural identity and philosophy.
E
- Efficiency I
- One of the two-story residential buildings on the west side of the Crownpoint campus for single adult students.
- Efficiency II
- The second two-story residential building for single students, which includes a dedicated study area.
F
- Family Housing
- The residential complex located southwest on the main campus designated for students with dependents.
I
- Internet to the Hogan
- A legacy term and project name referring to the university's initiative to bring high-speed connectivity to remote traditional homes.
S
- SACNAS
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, often paired with AISES at NTU.
- SGA
- The Student Government Association, referred to on campus as the Student Senate.
- SkillsUSA
- A student organization for those in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.
- Skyhawks
- The official mascot and collective name for the NTU student body and athletic teams.
- Snack Shop
- A smaller food service outlet located on campus for quick meals and refreshments.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The primary dining facility on the Crownpoint campus providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Mod 1
- Modular Building 1, primarily housing the Environmental Engineering and Geology departments.
- Moodle
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for online course materials and assignments.
- myNTU
- The online student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid status.
- NTU Transit
- The regional transportation service (also called Fleet Management) that provides van routes for commuting students.
- ntu_cafeteria
- NTU Cafeteria
- Skyhawk Card
- The official NTU student identification card required for meals, library access, and transit.
- Skyhawk Central
- The centralized hub for student services, including admissions, registration, and financial aid.
- Skyhawk for Success
- The university's early alert and student retention program designed to support academic progress.
- SUB
- The Student Union Building, which houses the bookstore and student life offices.
- Tech
- The Science and Technology Building, a major academic facility near the library.
- The Hogan
- A traditional octagonal structure on the Crownpoint campus used for cultural meetings, ceremonies, and presentations.
- Wellness Center
- The campus gym and recreation facility where orientations and major indoor events are held.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 12 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.