Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session I 2026
- Summer Session II 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Break Minimester 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- Summer Session I 2027
- Summer Session II 2027
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- AY
- Adventist Youth, referring to the religious services held on Friday nights or Saturday afternoons.
- AYM
- Adventist Youth Ministries, the organization responsible for religious programming and Friday night services.
C
- Carter
- Carter Hall, the primary residence hall for freshman women.
E
- Edwards
- Edwards Hall, the primary residence hall for freshman men.
H
- Holland
- Holland Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen women.
N
- NSBE
- The campus chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers.
O
- Oakwoodite
- A term used to refer to a current student or an alumnus of the university.
- OUA
- Oakwood University Ambassadors, a student group that assists with recruitment and campus tours.
S
- Snack Bar
- The quick-service food counter located within the Blake Center for casual meals.
- Social
- Saturday night entertainment events, often featuring games, music, or movies, held after the Sabbath.
T
- The Caf
- The main dining hall located in the Blake Center, serving vegetarian meals.
- The Gate
- The main security entrance to the campus where students and visitors must check in.
- The Hill
- The affectionate and widely used nickname for the Oakwood University campus.
- The Market
- The Oakwood University Market and Health Food Store, a popular spot for groceries and vegetarian deli items.
U
- USM
- United Student Movement, the official student government association of Oakwood University.
W
- Wade
- Wade Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen men.
- West Oaks
- West Oaks Apartments, the on-campus apartment complex for upperclassmen.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ashby
- Ashby Auditorium, a major venue for assemblies, concerts, and graduation ceremonies.
- Blake
- The Blake Center, the central hub for student services, dining, and the bookstore.
- blake_center_dining_hall
- Blake Center Dining Hall
- Cooper
- The Cooper Science Complex, which houses the science departments and laboratories.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the learning management system where professors post assignments and course materials.
- Moran
- Moran Hall, the main administrative building housing the President's office and classrooms.
- Moseley
- The Moseley Complex, the university's primary athletic and physical education facility.
- MyOakwood
- The web portal used by students to register for classes, check grades, and manage financial aid.
- OU ID
- The official student identification card required for cafeteria access, library services, and building entry.
- The Shuttle
- The campus transportation service that provides rides to local shopping centers and transit hubs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 10 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.