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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Parkville, MO. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 (16 Week) runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
24 entries Aug 17 → Oct 11, 2026
Fall 1 2026 (8 Week)
Aug 17 → Dec 13, 2026
Fall 2026 (16 Week) Relevant now
Oct 19 → Dec 13, 2026
Fall 2 2026 (8 Week)
Jan 18 → Mar 14, 2027
Spring 1 2027 (8 Week)
Jan 18 → May 16, 2027
Spring 2027 (16 Week)
Mar 22 → May 16, 2027
Spring 2 2027 (8 Week)
May 17 → May 30, 2027
Maymester 2027
Jun 7 → Jul 4, 2027
Junemester 2027 Summer I 2027
Jun 7 → Aug 1, 2027
Summer 2027 (10 Week)
Jul 5 → Aug 1, 2027
Julymester 2027 Summer II 2027
Aug 16 → Oct 10, 2027
Fall 1 2027 (8 Week)
Aug 16 → Dec 12, 2027
Fall 2027 (16 Week)
Oct 18 → Dec 12, 2027
Fall 2 2027 (8 Week)
Jan 17 → Mar 12, 2028
Spring 1 2028 (8 Week)
Jan 17 → May 14, 2028
Spring 2028 (16 Week)
Mar 20 → May 14, 2028
Spring 2 2028 (8 Week)
May 15 → May 28, 2028
Maymester 2028
Jun 5 → Jul 2, 2028
Junemester 2028 Summer I 2028
Jun 5 → Jul 30, 2028
Summer 2028 (10 Week)
Jul 3 → Jul 30, 2028
Julymester 2028 Summer II 2028
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B C D J P S T C
Chestnut Chestnut Hall residence hall
Copley Copley-Thaw Hall, a historic residence hall D
Dearing Dearing Hall residence hall J
Jolene's Jolene's Kitchen, a dining option located within the Underground P
Pirate’s Cove The snack bar and casual dining area located in Thompson Commons
PSGA Park Student Government Association S
SAB Student Activities Board, responsible for campus events
Stephens Stephens Hall residence hall T
The Caves Student shorthand for The Underground subterranean campus area
The Commons Thompson Commons, the main dining hall on the Parkville campus
The Hill The Parkville campus location, referring to its elevated geography overlooking the Missouri River Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Alumni Alumni Hall
Canvas The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course materials and assignments
Graham Tyler Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, used for events and music programs
jolly_roger_cafe Jolly Roger Cafe
Mackay Mackay Hall, the iconic main administrative and classroom building with the clock tower
MyPark The primary student portal for registration, financial aid, and grades
Park Alerts The emergency notification system for campus closures or safety warnings
Pirate Card The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services
pirate_cafe Pirate Cafe
savor_bistro Savor Bistro
The Underground The 370,000-square-foot commercial and academic space built into a cave system beneath the campus
the_cafeteria The Cafeteria Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 (16 Week) runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 12 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Park University
Park University Board of Trustees Launches National Search for University's Next President The Board of Trustees has announced a national search for the university's next president following the interim leadership of Dr. Kathrine Swanson.
Sep 15, 2026
Read More Park University's Board of Trustees Add Three New Members The Board of Trustees elected Scott Jackman as chair for the 2025-26 fiscal year and added four new individuals to the board.
Aug 10, 2026
Read More Park University Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly® School Designation Park University has been recognized as a Top 10 'Military Friendly School' in the private category for 2026-27.
Apr 6, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Park University
How To Tuesday: Google Scholar October 20, 2026
A session on using Google Scholar for research through the Park Library.
Faculty OER Workshop 1: Introduction to OERs October 21, 2026
An introduction into Open Educational Resources (OERs), copyright, and fair use for faculty.
Online Faculty OER Workshop 1: Introduction to OERs October 22, 2026
Online session for faculty regarding Open Educational Resources and their value in the classroom.
Silent Book Club October 22, 2026
A quiet reading event hosted by the Park University Library.
How To Tuesday: Read the News through Park Library October 27, 2026
Educational session on accessing news resources through the library's databases.
Noelle Naito Violin Recital November 5, 2026
Classical music performance presented by the International Center for Music.
Dmitry Yudin Piano Recital November 13, 2026
Piano performance by Dmitry Yudin as part of the ICM concert season.
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