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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 16-Week Term (Non-Law) runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
14 entries Aug 1 → Dec 21, 2026
Fall 2026 16-Week Term (Non-Law) Relevant now
Aug 6 → Dec 16, 2026
Law Fall 2026
Aug 24 → Oct 21, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 8-Week Term (Non-Law)
Oct 19 → Dec 21, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week Term (Non-Law)
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 8-Week Term (Non-Law)
Jan 11 → May 12, 2027
Spring 2027 16-Week Term (Non-Law)
Jan 11 → May 16, 2027
Law Spring 2027
Mar 8 → May 12, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week Term (Non-Law)
May 10 → May 27, 2027
Maymester 2027
May 11 → Jul 29, 2027
Summer 2027 11-Week Block
May 17 → Jun 30, 2027
Summer I 2027
May 24 → Jul 22, 2027
Law Summer 2027
Jun 7 → Aug 1, 2027
Summer 2027 8-Week Block
Jun 23 → Aug 4, 2027
Summer II 2027
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Alvin's Alvin's Café and Market, a popular on-campus destination for coffee, snacks, and convenience items. B
Banning Banning Hall, a residence hall often housing honors and performing arts students.
BSA Black Student Alliance, a student organization providing community and advocacy for Black students. C
Cokes Cokesbury Court Apartments, the on-campus apartment complex primarily for upperclassmen. S
SAC Student Activities Council, the organization responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
SGA Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice. T
The Caf The Marketplace, the main university dining hall located in the University Center.
The Market The grocery and grab-and-go section within Alvin's Café.
The Quad United Methodist Women's Memorial Hall, a freshman residence hall centered around a courtyard.
The Stars The universal nickname for Oklahoma City University students, faculty, and athletic teams. W
Walker Walker Hall, a central residence hall for freshman and returning students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
alvin_s_caf Alvin's Café
Bass The Wanda L. Bass Music Center, the primary facility for the School of Music.
Blue Alert The campus emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts during safety incidents.
BlueLink The official online student portal used for course registration, grades, and financial aid.
D2L Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
Gold Star The Gold Star Memorial Building, an iconic campus landmark and home to university offices.
Kerr-McGee The Kerr-McGee Centennial Center, the university's fitness and athletic facility.
Loeffler The Loeffler Building, which houses various arts and humanities classrooms and offices.
Meinders The Meinders School of Business building.
Stars Cash A declining balance currency loaded onto student ID cards for use at campus dining locations and the bookstore.
The UC The Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center, the hub for dining and student activities.
the_caf The Caf Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 16-Week Term (Non-Law) runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 11 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. Using DormWay at Oklahoma City University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Oklahoma City University
OCU & Friends Market adds fall date for early holiday shopping Oklahoma City University invites the public to shop local during the fall edition of the market, featuring student entrepreneurs and local makers.
Oct 27, 2026
Read More Revolution takes the stage in OK premiere of 'A Tale of Two Cities' A fresh adaptation of the Dickens classic makes its regional debut at OCU, exploring themes of morality and redemption.
Oct 19, 2026
Read More OCU expands dance degree offerings The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is introducing a new Dance Science track and an accelerated MA in Arts Administration.
Oct 14, 2026
Read More At this time, there are no active advisories or emergency updates for the Oklahoma City University campus. At this time, there are no active advisories or emergency updates for the Oklahoma City University campus.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Oklahoma City University
A Tale of Two Cities: A Co-Production with Oklahoma Children's Theatre October 29, 2026
A fresh adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, exploring morality and the choices that change history. Performance starts at 7:30pm.
Carrie: The Musical (OCU Stripped) October 30, 2026
OCU Stripped presents a production of Carrie: The Musical at 7:00pm.
OCU Keyboard Day October 30, 2026
An event for keyboard players featuring workshops and performances from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
OCU Volleyball vs. Wayland Baptist University October 30, 2026
Home game starting at 6:00pm.
OCU Volleyball vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State University October 31, 2026
Home game starting at 1:00pm.
The Thatcher Hoffman Smith Poetry Series - Ken Hada November 3, 2026
A poetry reading and discussion session from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Get Psyched November 6, 2026
An admissions event for prospective students interested in psychology programs, running from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
2026 Homecoming with Women's Basketball November 9, 2026
Homecoming celebration featuring a Women's Basketball game.
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