Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Campus Block 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Full-term 2026 (14-week)
- Fall 2026 Campus Block 1Fall 2026 Online Block 1 (7-week)Relevant now
- Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 Campus Block 2
- Fall 2026 Online Block 2 (7-week)
- Spring 2027 Campus Block 1Spring 2027 Online Block 1 (7-week)
- Spring 2027
- Spring 2027 Campus Block 2
- Spring 2027 Online Block 2 (7-week)
- Summer 2027 Campus Block 1 (4-week)
- Summer 2027 Online Block 1 (7-week)
- Summer 2027 Campus Blocks 1 and 2 (8-week)
- Summer 2027Summer 2027 Campus Full-term (14-week)
- Summer 2027 Campus Block 2 (4-week)
- Summer 2027 Campus Blocks 2 and 3 (8-week)
- Summer 2027 Online Block 2 (7-week)
- Summer 2027 Campus Block 3 (4-week)
- Fall 2027 Campus Block 1Fall 2027 Online Block 1 (7-week)
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 Campus Block 2
- Fall 2027 Online Block 2 (7-week)
- Winter Intersession 2027-2028
- Spring 2028 Campus Block 1Spring 2028 Online Block 1 (7-week)
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 Campus Block 2
- Spring 2028 Online Block 2 (7-week)
- Summer 2028 Campus Block 1 (4-week)
- Summer 2028 Online Block 1 (7-week)
- Summer 2028 Campus Blocks 1 and 2 (8-week)
- Summer 2028Summer 2028 Campus Full-term (14-week)
- Summer 2028 Campus Block 2 (4-week)
- Summer 2028 Campus Blocks 2 and 3 (8-week)
- Summer 2028 Online Block 2 (7-week)
- Summer 2028 Campus Block 3 (4-week)
Campus language
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Showing 21 of 21 terms
B
- Bearcat
- The collective identity and nickname for all Northwest students and athletes.
- Bearcat Food Court
- The primary retail dining area located on the second floor of the Student Union.
- Bobby
- Bobby Bearcat, the official mascot of Northwest Missouri State University.
C
- CFA
- The Chick-fil-A express location situated inside the Student Union.
D
- Dieterich
- Dieterich Hall, a residence hall often associated with specific learning communities.
F
- Franken
- Franken Hall, a residence hall known for its traditional corridor-style living.
H
- HP
- Hudson-Perrin Hall, a large residence hall complex often housing freshmen.
M
- Millikan
- Millikan Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
N
- North
- North Terrace, a residence hall located on the north side of campus.
R
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in on-campus housing.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the student-led organization that plans major campus events like concerts and comedians.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.
- South
- South Terrace, a residence hall located on the south side of campus.
T
- The Bell Tower
- The Memorial Bell Tower, a central campus landmark and common meeting spot for students.
- The Kissing Bridge
- A small bridge on campus where, according to legend, couples who kiss will eventually marry.
- The Station
- The Station, a major dining facility located on the west side of campus near the high-rise dorms.
- The Union
- The J.W. Jones Student Union, which houses the main food court and retail dining options.
U
- UPD
- University Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
- UPI
- University Players, Inc., the student organization for those interested in theatre and performing arts.
W
- Walkout Day
- A surprise university-wide holiday where classes are cancelled for a day of celebration and traditions.
Z
- Zen
- Zen Asian Fusion, a popular dining option located within the Student Union food court.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bearcat Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- bearcat_commons
- Bearcat Commons
- buona_napoli
- Buona Napoli
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by faculty to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- CatPaws
- The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and managing financial aid.
- Colden
- Colden Hall, the primary building for business, computer science, and mathematics classes.
- Garrett-Strong
- Garrett-Strong Science Hall, housing the departments of biology, chemistry, and physics.
- good_habit
- Good Habit
- Laptop Rental
- The university's unique program that provides a laptop to every full-time student as part of their tuition.
- Martindale
- Martindale Hall, which houses health and wellness services and human services departments.
- Owens
- B.D. Owens Library, the main university library and study space.
- qdoba
- Qdoba
- Safe Ride
- A university-provided shuttle service that offers safe transportation for students around campus and Maryville at night.
- The Union
- The J.W. Jones Student Union, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Valk
- Valk Agricultural Center, the hub for agricultural sciences and industrial technology.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Campus Block 1 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 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.