Ottawa University-SurpriseStudent Guide

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University in Surprise, AZ. Operating on a semester system.

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Surprise, AZ
912 students
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Student guide · Fall I 2026

The semester, explained for Ottawa University-Surprise

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall I 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
7

Academic calendar

Fall I 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Summer II 2026
  2. Fall I 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall II 2026

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Campus language

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8 terms

F

Founders
Founders Hall, one of the primary on-campus residential buildings.

G

GSAC
Golden State Athletic Conference, the primary athletic conference for OUAZ sports teams.

N

NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the governing body for OUAZ athletics.

S

SAAC
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a student-led organization for campus athletes.
Scholars
Scholars Hall, a residential building housing students on the Surprise campus.
Surprise
Used by students to specifically refer to the Arizona campus to distinguish it from the original Kansas location.

T

The Caf
The main dining hall located within the Spirit Life Center.
The Spirit
The official mascot and the collective term used to describe the student body and school identity.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

7 details
Blackboard
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and online assignments.
MyOttawa
The online student portal used for checking grades, registering for classes, and managing financial aid.
O'Dell
The O'Dell Center for Athletics, housing the gym, locker rooms, and athletic offices.
Spirit Card
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Spirit Field
The multi-sport turf stadium used for football, soccer, and other outdoor events.
Spirit Life Center
The central campus hub containing the dining hall, student lounge, and faith-based services.
The Lab
Common student shorthand for the computer labs or science facilities within the academic areas.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall I 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 7 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.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Surprise for Ottawa University-Surprise Students

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Timezone

Mountain Time (no DST)

Median Rent

$1,850

Cost of Living Index

105

Student Population

8,000

City Transportation

Walkability

27

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

Valley Metro Bus

Nearest Airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Hot desert (BWh)

Avg Annual Temp

73.5°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Student Facilities

OUAZ Library

Not explicitly listed; typically follows campus academic building hours. Recommend confirming with campus directly.

Spirit Strength Center

Not explicitly listed; gym hours may vary by athletic schedule and season.

O'Dell Center

Not explicitly listed; typically open during campus business hours.

New & Improved Café

Monday–Friday: 7am–9pm; Weekends: 10am–2pm, 4pm–8pm

Residence Halls (Scholars Hall, Veritas Hall, Nova Hall)

24/7 for residents; office hours for staff may vary

Surprise Stadium

Varies by event; not open for general student use outside scheduled activities.

Campus News

Latest updates from Ottawa University-Surprise

Scheduled Health and Safety Inspections

The Office of Student Affairs/Experience is conducting routine health and safety inspections of student rooms and apartments. Notices will be posted in advance on each dwelling's door.

Health and Safety Inspections

Routine inspections to ensure safety in student accommodations.

OUAZ Receives Grant From Enterprise Mobility Foundation

OUAZ received a $25,000 grant to support Personal Growth Day Programming.

Aug 14, 2024

Coach Nesbitt to Step Down as Head Coach of OUAZ Football

OUAZ announced that Coach Nesbitt will step down as head coach of the football program.

Mar 10, 2025

Renowned Scholar Shelly C. Lowe to Address OUAZ Graduates

Shelly C. Lowe will be the keynote speaker for the OUAZ commencement ceremony.

May 1, 2024

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Ottawa University-Surprise

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Union

Two Residential Structures (names not specified)

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@ottawa.edu

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